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Barbie has been an astronaut, a pilot and a doctor but in the 1960s, all she wanted to do was starve herself to lose weight. The controversial ‘Slumber Party Barbie’ was released in 1965, and came with a set of pink scales permanently set to a tiny 110lbs (50kg) and a diet book entitled ‘How […]

If you have lost a loved one and felt like your heart was breaking, you have been right. A new study conducted by cardiac researchers at Sydney University and the Royal North Shore hospital, have found that the loss of a loved one, like a parent or a partner, can really break your heart. The […]

The New Year is going to be a big one for Jessica Simpson and her family, with reports that she is planning to marry before having her rumoured second baby. Us Weekly reported Jessica’s surprise second pregnancy earlier this week, just five months after welcoming Maxwell Drew. And now gossip site Radar is saying that […]

The 26th ARIA Awards are about to kick off and the red carpet is well and truly underway with a host of national and international celebrities hitting the Sydney Entertainment Centre. The 2012 awards will see performances by The Jezabels, Hilltop Hoods, Jessica Mauboy as well as international guest Taylor Swift. But there is no […]

Hot weather triggers a surprising variety of ailments. Here are some easy and effective home remedies that spell relief. Athlete’s foot: Soak your feet in a basin containing 1 part apple cider vinegar and 2 parts cool water. Apply tea tree essential oil to the affected area. Bites and stings: Dab with manuka honey that […]

Take your complexion from dull to dazzling in just a few days. Here, Shonagh Walker shares some tips and tricks to help restore your skin’s glow in time for the weekend. Late nights, hectic schedules with the kids, long hours at the computer… they quickly leave your complexion far from vibrant. While sensible diet and […]

A Darwin school has ended the age-old tradition of spreading Christmas cheer by handing out candy canes in class, banning the distribution of festive sweets in the playground. The Northern Territory Education Department denies intent to crush the Christmas spirit, saying the ban complies with the school’s policy of not sharing food to promote healthy […]

School kids jump for joy, and parents get ready to breathe a sigh of relief. A US study has found ‘no relationship’ between more homework and better grades. Students have been arguing that homework is a waste of time since kids started being sent home with readers and times tables, and a nationwide study of […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has one of the most lusted-after hairstyles in the world, so it’s understandable that she’s having trouble adjusting to her new cut. Kate debuted her daring new heavy fringe in London on Tuesday night, but less than 24 hours later she was already having second thoughts. During a visit to Cambridge […]

Fans of The Voice have been waiting with bated breath to find out who will fill the red spinning chair of “our” Keith Urban when the biggest show on Australian TV returns in 2013. Today, rumours have been quashed and questions put to rest as it was announced that pop star Ricky Martin would join […]