In Australia, the final decision about the donation of organs rests with the family, even if a patient is a registered organ donor. More often than not, shock and grief leave family members unable to uphold the wishes of their loved one whose loss they are still trying to accept. Here, two mothers – one […]

It’s that time of year again when we turn our attention to those endless holiday to-do lists. If you haven’t kick-started your Christmas shopping yet, UNICEF Australia has the perfect online shopping solution. By purchasing an item from UNICEF’s range of charity items online, you can send gifts of good health, education or maternal and […]

Most brides only wear their wedding dresses once but Keira Knightley has just stepped out in hers for the third time.

Trish and her husband Glenn first looked into adoption nearly 30 years ago after discovering they wouldn’t be able to conceive children themselves. Desperate for a family of their own, the Canberra couple took in any kids who needed a loving home, adopting a daughter with cerebral palsy and three sons with Down syndrome over […]

The country’s largest teen survey, Mission Australia’s youth report, highlighted the top three personal concerns for young people aged 15-19. Surveying more than 14,000 young Australians, the report found that both males and females listed stress, study and body image as their greatest concerns. Both genders cited the Internet as where they were most comfortable […]

When we took our daughter Maddy to the hospital after a minor trampoline accident we just thought it was a normal part of childhood. A bump, a bruise and band-aid then we’d be on our way home in no time. Unfortunately that bump led to a blood test, which in turn led doctors to discover […]

You never know what you'll bump into at Africa's Ngorongoro Crater, writes Mike Dolan.

When it comes to a run-in with a strong breeze, even celebrities and royalty aren't immune to the 'Marilyn effect'. Here are the top unintentional 'Seven Year Itch' moments.

Miranda Kerr isn't the only supermodel to romance a millionaire - here are some other beauties who have dated and married the world's richest men.

It's the Australian music industry's night of nights and the stars – both home-grown and international – did not disappoint on the red carpet.