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Retired Melbourne IT manager Les Firth anonymously donated the sperm that led to the birth of contract administrator Alex Mallon in 1988 – and 29 years later, they came face-to-face for the first time.

The New York City-based Australian cook discusses being vegetarian, why losing her father as a teen made her grow up instantly, and how her sexual awakening was due to a gay man.

My partner’s background is Hindu-Indian; mine is Christian-Chinese. We’re about to have our first child and can’t stop arguing about what to call the bub.

It’s tempting to think of these biscuits as a kind of poor man’s florentines. Be that as it may, they’re crisp, rich and delicious and absolute child’s play to make

This is a perfect light and tasty sandwich. Pair quality bread and butter with this ready-in-a-jiffy salad and add lettuce for crunch.

Ampelographers know how to identify varieties by the shape, size and colour of their leaves, shoots, bunches, growth habit and so on.

Willow was steeling herself to break up with Harry when his mother called them for dinner.

New research reveals the extent to which grandmothers are Australia’s hidden childcare workforce.

The manicurist and facialist to celebrities such as Miranda Kerr and Rita Ora shares her favourite products during the cooler months.

Architecture and design writer Stephen Crafti brought two dated homes together to form one impressive designer abode.  

Free daily horoscope for each star sign from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari. Forecasts for the day ahead in life, love and career.

The model and new mother says you should always have a bit of wriggle room in the clothes you wear.

After the birth of a baby – whether it’s a first or subsequent child – life is very different. The sooner you make having time for yourself a part of your routine, the better.

You are the wisest person I’ve ever met precisely because you came when you did. You were filled with joy even as the adults around you stressed away your first year.

From thingamajig to dooverlackie, decoding the mysterious sayings of adults is still no easy task.

When I was young, I felt incredibly envious of kids who broke limbs, or had their tonsils out. And I was greatly disappointed that none of these things ever happened to me.

Applying lotion to someone’s back is an intimate thing to do. Even with family and close friends you’d do a quick scan first, checking for any crusty rashes or excessive furriness.

Financial adviser Victoria Devine warns that if your goals are misaligned, you need to seriously ask yourself whether you’re willing to compromise or if this relationship is right for you.

The Herald can reveal 693 member votes were cast, with 62 per cent against allowing women members, 37 per cent in favour and 1 per cent abstaining.

Researchers are studying the proteins in blood to learn why some of us respond to certain forms of exercise better than others.

Free daily horoscope for each star sign from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari. Forecasts for the day ahead in life, love and career.

Ordinary Australians are taking cues from celebrities and posting vaccine selfies by the truckload, but these certainly aren’t like other selfies.

Alyssa Ho is one of many Australians who face unsolicited fetishisation because of their race, gender identity, sexuality, body type or other characteristic.

It doesn’t matter how things appear - the proof of the pud is in the tasting.

The heated debate on whether to allow women to join one of this city’s last bastions of old-world, gentlemanly tradition and privilege - The Australian Club -  will come to a head over a sandwich buffet on Tuesday morning.