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Hey, you, with the phone in your face, pick a carriage.

The clever Notabag can transform from a shopping bag to a backpack

I know this is ridiculous, but my most recent health check has left me feeling traumatised.

There are 138,000 diagnoses of cancer in Australia annually. On the anniversary of his father's death, Warwick McFadyen remembers the year cancer moved in.

It's a Christmas party favourite, but the origins of this Australian invention are largely unknown.

The sounds of the sea surround this laid-back family home.

With iconic beaches, lap pools, ocean coves, waterholes, hot baths and gorges, it’s no wonder Australians have long been attracted to water.

What makes great holiday food? Family-friendly dishes the whole crowd will enjoy, whatever their age.

I’ve been thinking a little about love and desire this week. Probably ignited by a visit to the National Gallery of Australia, sparked by another birthday alone, and fuelled by the most glorious little book I’ve read in a long time.

Here's a guide to summer holidays of the unwind kind.

Free weekly horoscope for each star sign from renowned astrologer Kelli Fox. Forecasts for the week ahead in life, love and career.

Stay down to earth and remember you're just turning down an invitation.

It's best not to come in like a great tidal wave if you want to dwell in the joy of telling and listening.