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Question: Ms. Zavaglia, I have been straightening my hair for years now and have decided to go naturally, but find my hair looks frizzy and untamed. How can I get a natural wave in my hair with little effort? ? Kristie Answer: Hi Kristie, Try to get into the habit of using an intensive hair […]

Australian Princess contestants Leanne Churchill and Stephanie Jenkinson received makeovers courtesy of Woman’s Day after winning one of the show’s weekly challenges. Here’s how to recreate our Australian Princess look: Step one Make-up artist Fiona Corrigan-Robertson created a dewy complexion by applying a liquid foundation in a honey shade with a damp make-up sponge, starting […]

My flatmate Joseph and I were in the middle of a practical joke war, but it was all done in fun. He would subscribe to embarrassing magazines in my name, I would get him back by bathing his Maltese terrier in food dye. He then put a fake plastic spider under the visor of my […]

Question: My three-year-old golden retriever insists on clawing at the carpet like a cat. We clip his nails each month yet he is unstoppable. Why does he do it? Colleen Answer: Whereas scratching is a normal behaviour for cats, it’s quite abnormal for dogs. I would say that, instead of scratching, he’s actually digging. And […]

If you’ve had a really busy 2007 and barely had time to think about your health, it’s time to do so. Some medical checks are best done regularly, so make it your number one new year’s resolution to see your GP. “It’s a great idea to touch base with your GP once a year, even […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au Summer is here. It’s the season for salads, soft fruits and outdoor eating. You hardly want to spend hours in the kitchen, yet at the same time you need to feel satisfied after each meal you eat. So it’s […]

Question: I taught my cat to come to a whistle by using it when I was giving him a cuddle and a feed. Now when I call him in for the night, nine times out of ten he arrives home. I have trained three cats the same way. Answer: Helen

Descended from the Lhasa Apsos of Tibet, which in turn were crossed with the Pekingese, the resultant Shih Tzus were often presented as tributes to the Emperor of China and lived a life of luxury in the Imperial palaces. The breeding of these lively little dogs was supervised by court eunuchs, who vied with each […]