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In the 60s, 70s and 80s, mulberry trees were a common feature in many Australian backyards. Their once-a-year crop of...

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Give me a gin that tastes of mulberries

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The 10 things I’ll be buying my Grandkids this Christmas

Christmas can be a busy time of year; we have compiled a list of the ten best gifts for your grandkids this Christmas, so you don't have to.

Lifestyle guruKerry Heaney

The 10 things I’ll be buying my Grandkids this Christmas

Health issues

Chemical in household items linked to early death, study finds

"The toll of this chemical on society is much greater than we first thought."

Long-term or incorrect usage of over-the-counter medicine for pain relief may be causing you damage.

Phthalates are used in a number of everyday items – such as food containers and cosmetics. Source: Getty Images

Health

The dangers of over-the-counter pain relief

Health ExpertDr Ross Walker

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Avo’ go at the price of these avocados

If you’ve been into a supermarket recently, you’ve likely seen huddles of shoppers in the fruit and vegetable section, pushing...

Many people take aspirin to lower the risk of first heart attacks, but recent recommendations are shifting the long recommended practice.

KAMPALA, CENTRAL REGION, UGANDA - SEPTEMBRE 24: Avocados cardboard box ready for shipment on Septembre 24, 2018 in Kampala, Central Region, Uganda. (Photo by Camille Delbos/Art In All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Daily aspirin use now linked to risk in older adults

Victoria records Australia's highest number of Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, yet, is set to emerge from lockdown next week.

Recent recommendations change current advice on regular aspirin intake. Source: Getty Images.

Politics

Victoria cases soar a week before restrictions lift

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Melbourne is set to emerge from lockdown, amid growing Covid-19 case numbers. Source: Getty

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Rugby League legend Norm Provan dies aged 88.

British music legend Paul McCartney has reignited music's longest running debate after recent comments about The Rolling Stones.

Rugby League legend Norm Provan has sadly passed away aged 88. Source: Getty Images.

News

McCartney’s comments reignite rivalry with Stones

Authorities urge caution as thousands of Australians fall victim to latest convincing phone scam.

Paul McCartney calls Rolling Stones, "a blues cover band". Source: Getty Images.

News

New phone scam threatens Australians with arrest

The pioneer animator passed away after enjoying a monumental career with The Walt Disney Company.

Authorities urge caution over Australian Border Force phone scam. Source: Getty Images.

Entertainment

Disney legend passes away aged 111

After staring at the empty password field for a few minutes, he had it! Show me the full joke

Legendary Disney animator Ruthie Tomspon has passed away aged 111. Source: Getty Images.

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Elizabeth Debicki has been cast as Princess Diana in Netflix series 'The Crown'. Source: @elizabethdebickinators/Instagram

Celebrity

‘The Crown’ has cast the perfect Princess Diana

New pictures have emerged of Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana in Netflix series 'The Crown'.

The beloved comedian has just released his autobiography and is talking publicly about living with his disease.

Celebrity

‘I walk like a drunk man but Parkinson’s doesn’t define me,’ says Billy Connolly

The normally diplomatic royal has hit out at billionaires who he says prioritise space tourism over the Earth's climate change issues.

Billy Connolly has been battling Parkinson's disease since 2013. Source: Getty

Royals

Prince William blasts billionaires’ space race

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Prince William criticised space tourism in recent comments. Source: Getty Images

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Harry and Meghan make Ethic-al investment

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made an Ethic-al investment. Source: Getty

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