Six cool ways to keep your hard earned cash in your wallet, and not on household bills.

Did you know that you’re a whopping five times more likely to be injured at home than in work – and car – related accidents combined? Here are 10 commonsense tips to reducing your risk over the holidays. 1 Don’t trip Secure carpet edges and put non-slip mats under rugs. Tie electrical cords together and […]

Tips to holidaying in France without leaving the country.

Ancient Aquitaine harbours the spectacularly beautiful Dordogne and many forgotten corners of south-west France. Take to the road and discover some of the region's hidden treasures.

THIS new UK research which gives rise to similar questions about Australian families, has found that the quality of middle-class family life is on the down-turn as working parents feel the pinch to work longer hours rather than spend time with their families at home. The Department for Schools government study of nearly 4000 parents […]

From the lush wetlands of Kakadu and Arnhemland to the great sandstone monoliths of the Red Centre, The Weekly takes you inside The Northern Territory's most exciting holidays.

What do you get the person who has everything? A gift from the garden of course! Jackie French shares her favourite homemade Christmas presents. Christmas used to be a midwinter feast – a time to brighten up the darkest winter with all the good things from the harvest. And somehow – among all the other […]

**By Leanne Hudson Do you believe in soul mates? Yes or no, you’ve probably experienced a time when you ‘connected’ with someone in a special way. But if you haven’t found your soul mate yet, you could be looking in the wrong place…** Ask someone to define what a soul mate is and they’ll typically […]

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Lighting a stick of incense might fill your home with fragrance, but research indicates that it could also harm your health. According to a study published in the medical journal Cancer, being frequently exposed to burning incense over long periods of time increases the risk of being diagnosed with upper respiratory tract cancers. In the […]

Dr Chris Brown answers common pet questions.

The question of whether plastics can harm human health has been debated for years. Pamela Allardice has the latest. According to chemical manufacturers, plastics industry associations and bodies like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), plastics are safe when used correctly. However, some experts are concerned by research which shows that certain compounds in […]

Beguiling, mysterious and touchingly beautiful, Venice conquers all, as Larry Writer discovered on a leisurely tour around this legendary Italian jewel-box.

**By Leanne Hudson The world is shrinking thanks to new technology, but as it gets smaller, more and more couples are living further apart. Can electronic gadgetry help long-distance relationships last?** Mobile phones, email, instant messaging, Facebook, Skype, SMS — the list of ways to stay in touch keeps on growing, and so does the […]

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Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions — submit your own or browse our archives.

By Glenda Kwek Your best friend met her latest squeeze through an internet dating website, and another has just got married to a bloke she met at a book club. You’re itching for a partner, but don’t like anything to do with a computer and are not a book worm. So why not try speed […]

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week turned on the charm with the fourth day of fashion festivities with Kaleidescape, featuring a rainbow of Australia’s most enchanting designers. Take a look at all the looks from the Kaleidescape catwalk Crowds watched in wonder as an eclectic cast of designers weaved their magic spell on a garden-inspired catwalk last […]

The Melbourne Fashion Festival took a turn to the dark side last night with their Out of the Shadows parade featuring some of Australia’s most daring fashion innovators. Take a look at all the looks from the Out of the Shadows catwalk Audiences were wowed at the Melbourne Town Hall last night as they watched […]

The face of Myer, Jennifer Hawkins dazzled VIP guests and media last night in Melbourne as she showcased a sneak preview into Myer’s 2009 Spring race wear collections by some of Australia’s leading designers to coincide with Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Take a look at all the latest racing looks for 2009 here Myer continued […]

When your life is hectic it’s time to just sit and enjoy your garden — a place of serenity where the bustle of the outside world is stilled. Or at least that’s what a garden can be like. Too often, though, the thought of ‘time in the garden’ means weeding, watering, mowing — the very […]

According to new information released by The World Health Organisation, the air we breathe in our own homes could be more harmful to our health than the pollution we’re exposed to outdoors. The World Health Organisation believes indoor air pollution is one of the top 10 risks for global disease, with recent Australian studies continuing […]

The first Sunday of August is International Friendship Day — recognised throughout the world as a day to honour friendships and the contribution they make to our lives. School mates, colleagues, neighbours, siblings, partners — friendships come in many guises, but just how often do you show them how much you care? Officially introduced in […]

Since John Gray wrote Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus in 1992, it has been a commonly held belief that the brains of the two sexes worked differently somehow. Now, new research shows that Gray was not far off the mark. This new research may explain some of the assumptions about differences between […]

Constantly picking up after your messy family? You're not alone.

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These days, tightening your belt isn’t just a fashion statement, it’s a way of life. Rising interest rates, soaring rents and petrol prices seem to be swallowing our pay. But by joining the ranks of the newly frugal you can stop frittering away your finances and get what you really want. There’s a simple rule […]

Limit your supermarket shops to once a week or fortnight. Most people will buy two or three items they didn’t plan on every time they hit the supermarket. (Get bread and milk from the corner store instead.) And shop alone if you can — it’s cheaper and faster if you don’t have the kids there […]

As if tying the knot wasn’t expensive enough — the latest cost to be added to the ever-growing list of wedding expenses is for trying on bridal dresses, a new measure being introduced by a number of high-end designers and boutique stores across Australia. The charges, which have applied for some time in the UK […]

Woman’s Day — Australia’s number one weekly magazine for all your celebrity gossip, lifestyle features, true life stories and more! Do you love the Day? To help mark our 60th birthday, we’ve started a fan page for online Day enthusiasts! Join our new Facebook fan page: Woman’s Day on Facebook.

Are you are considering a cruising holiday but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you have already booked your voyage? Here are some great tips to ensure you get the most out of your holiday at sea

It’s never too late to start taking an interest, and more importantly have some fun with fashion. Deciphering trends from the very creative, and often impractical, designs of fashions high-end labels can be trying even to those who are fashion minded. International magazines are a great way to look at the trends that will soon […]

Ever looked up at a block of flats, all bare and boring…and seen one that looked like a small piece of paradise among the concrete? Anyone can have a glorious balcony or patio. It just needs a bit of planning- and five minutes work a week. Choose the right plants. Balconies get hotter, colder, and […]

In old gardens- ones planted at least thirty years ago- you’ll often find a strange tall tree, with big leathery leaves and clumps of round orange fruit each spring, much loved by birds and flying foxes. Often new owners will cut the tree down and plant a nice gaudy azalea in its place, or at […]

Arguments with your partner — sometimes they end in tears, sometimes they end in door slamming. But if you’re sick of the drama (sigh of relief) there is another way.

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One of the most common questions I receive is “How do I tune in to my intuition and cut out all the noise that stops me from hearing it?” This ‘noise’ is the product of the multitude of voices that reside within us, all fighting for our attention, all insisting they are right. They belong […]

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Dipping into your bag to fish out your fragrance, keys or handy band-aid only to realise that you left it in yesterday’s handbag is one of those annoying little features of being a serial bag swapper, which is often a early morning last-minute, oh-god-we’re-running-late decision. So when Borne Naked landed in the AWW Fashion office […]

One dreary winter’s day… One dreary office desk… Add one pot of bright pink cyclamen… Okay, you won’t get a miracle, but I bet you’ll get at least a smile every time you look at those ridiculously pink pink PINK blooms peering up over the leaves. Winter flowering cyclamens brighten up any office desk, kitchen […]

*”It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it (were) the only one we had.” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross*

Straight from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia.

By Annette Campbell Being in a committed, long-term, happy and healthy relationship doesn’t just happen. There’s a lot of work involved to attain such domestic bliss! And while it’s important to know skills and tips for making a relationship work, we should also be aware of what will absolutely kill it. Anne Hollonds, the CEO […]

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Ways we can beat the gender pay gap.

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It’s one of the world’s celebrity hot spots, a beautiful harbour where the stars go to find romance. Find out which celebs have been lovestruck at Portofino's Hotel Splendido.

Camellias are perhaps our best loved winter bloomer, cheering up many a grey winter day. But often gardeners wonder why next door’s camellia is covered with blooms, while their’s rarely has a flower, or looks brown leafed and dingy. The answer? Many gardeners don’t know what sort of camellia they’re growing. But a camellia is […]

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A gorgeous garden costs money – or does it? All our garden plants once grew wild – and managed to create new plants all by themselves. Some of today’s plants are hybrids – if you collect their seed they won’t grow like their parents. But a surprising number of common garden plants are veryeasy to […]

Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions ? submit your own or browse our archives. “Recently, I have noticed that when my 13-year-old German shepherd Hogan walks, he almost drags his back feet on the ground. Is he getting lazy in his old age?” ? Tamara. Rather than him being lazy, this is actually a […]

Genevieve Clay-Smith's Inclusive Filmmaking In Action

Images courtesy of Kerrie Hess.

A look at the interior designer and architect's best work.

Those in search of a safari with a difference should visit South Africa’s Garden Route, one of the world’s most exciting self-drive touring holidays.

Most women say that their friendships with other women are among the most significant in their lives. Sure, your family knows you too, but with them you play a certain role, while female friends allow you to be yourself. Here are seven ways to keep existing friendships strong and develop quality new ones: 1: Run […]

Visiting Paris? Then read our Paris hot list from the little black books of those in the know and insure you’re armed with the best addresses when in the French capital, writes Mike Dolan.

Muses are a mysterious species with a particular role of importance in the world of fashion designers – the role of inspiration. The ‘Make a Statement’ event hosted by Australia’s largest department store, Myer, saw some of our top designers and their muses gather to make their own individual statements in Sydney. Not only did […]

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Dr Chris Brown answers pet questions, today: How to house train your puppy.

Although it may seem that Jayson Brunsdon’s overnight success has been just that, for the man behind these stunning designs, his rise to fame on the international fashion stage has been 20 years in the making. Brunsdon has been an illustrator, fashion editor, and more recently the creative director for Australian brand Morrissey. He has […]

Do you have a great pet tip? Share it here and read some top tips from other pet lovers. A great way that my two-year-old Jack Russell amuses himself whilst I am at work is by playing with a carrot. And when I get home he actually eats it. It’s cheap and he guards it […]

Do you have a great pet tip? Share it here and read some top tips from other pet lovers. Hot weather … a simple cold luxury. For those hot days, place a frozen bottle of water in their kennel or pet basket to keep them cool during the day. — Isabella

Do you have a great pet tip? Share it here and read some top tips from other pet lovers. I have a small-med Pug X Staffy. We keep him cool in summer by filling a washing bucket with just enough water so he can jump in and cool his paws (I am told dogs release […]

By Michaela Ryan Are you in a relationship no-man’s-land? You’ve been on a few dates, maybe even slept together a couple of times. But God only knows whether you’re an item or not. You talk about lots of stuff… but never what’s happening between you. No one is game enough to come out with the […]

The high road to the legendary lost city of Machu Picchu, Susan Duncan, author of the best-selling novel Salvation Creek, visits several legendary places in Peru and Bolivia.

Want a gorgeous big flower that blooms in sun or light shade, doesn’t need watering, pruning, weeding or feeding, and will refuse to die even if a semi-trailer backs over it? Then you need some agapanthus. Agapanthus are among the most generous bloomers about but… (there are always ‘buts’ in the gardening world!): ‘But’ number […]

Every week Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions — submit your own or browse our archives.

Every week Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions — submit your own or browse our archives.

By Michaela Ryan The cracks are starting to show. He’s actually a lot more confrontational/arrogant/annoying than you thought. Time to ditch him and find a new one. Right? Actually, when the wheels fall off a relationship you may feel like it’s easier to simply look for a “better” partner, but a tune-up can often be […]

Whether your ideal short break is to get close to whales, unwind at a spa or fossick for gold, there’s the perfect destination in Australia.

Palms are tough. I once saw a photo of part of Hawaii after a tsunami had passed over it. Only the palms were still standing! Most palms grow fast, too. Some accept any amount of tropical heat; others adore the cold. Some need water, and some accept years of drought. In other words, there’s a […]

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A shawl is an excellent option as an evening cover-up in the warmer weather; they can be relatively inexpensive so you are able to buy a couple to match various outfits. Look for glamorous details and luxurious fabrics, either opt for a colour that matches the colour of your outfit or try a contrasting colour, […]

As the festive season fast approaches, many of us are left wondering how we will make it through the season with our heels still on and jewels still in tact. The AWW Fashion team has put together a mini survival guide to help you stay fabulous for your busy party season ahead. Plan ahead One […]

Every week Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions — submit your own or browse our archives.

Every week Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions — submit your own or browse our archives.

When it comes to resort towns, Australia offers some of the world’s best. Noosa, Broome, Byron Bay and Port Douglas are on the world stage.

Every week Dr Chris Brown answers your pet questions — submit your own or browse our archives.