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Surrounded by his family, new Labor leader Kevin Rudd talks to Michael Sheather about what makes him tick — and gives us his prize-winning chocolate cake recipe. Kevin Rudd, the son of a dairy farmer, has only been the leader of the Opposition for a few days, an intense and dramatic few days in which […]

Made a new year resolution about losing weight? Here, four well-known Australians — Libbi Gorr, Hugh Jackman, Ajay Rochester and Megan Gale — share their diet and fitness secrets, with meal plans to help you achieve your goals. To prove there is some justice in the world, Megan Gale, like most women, has to work […]

Question Not every woman wants to flaunt their midline. I’d love to find a pair of long pants that are not hipsters but go to the waist without cutting into the “in-between”. Where should I be looking? Answer You’re in luck this season as the pant waistline is finally getting a rise! Some great brands […]

Question With all the lovely summer dresses out there, why can’t I find one with sleeves to cover the top of my arms? People with flabby upper arms find this so frustrating. Answer With the Christmas party season in full swing, there is nothing more appropriate to wear than a summer dress. However, many of […]

Question I’ve got a recipe here for an Asian-style fruit salad and it calls for rambutans and lychees — I don’t know what they are or where I can buy them! Please can you help me. Answer Rambutans and lychees, native to south east Asia, are close relations in the wonderful world of tropical fruit. […]

Oprah Winfrey has agreed at last to make her relationship with long-time partner Stedman Graham official. She’s shocked even her closest friends by confiding she plans to tie the knot with Stedman after accepting his proposal on a recent holiday in Hawaii. The couple have been together for two decades, and it’s 14 years since […]

When my niece Louisa was dumped by her boyfriend, I generously suggested she come and stay with me as my guest, paying whatever she could afford. We had always gotten along as she was growing up and I saw no reason why we shouldn’t have a great time living it up in my flat now […]

There are many options when it comes to healthy meals at this time of year — it’s all about taking the time to plan properly. And it doesn’t mean losing out on taste, either — you just have to think laterally. Don’t stand next to the food table — if you’re not near it, you […]

Bindi Irwin chats about her new Kidfitness video and how she’s coping without her exceptional dad. Was the video fun to make? A lot of fun. Especially fun because I got to get up and dance. That was really cool. I had some dance lessons so I could do all the moves with the Crocmen. […]