It would be almost impossible to besmirch the festive, tinkling beauty of Martin Place in Sydney on Christmas Eve. The Christmas tree towering over tinselled decorations, parents and children smiling with excitement. Almost impossible. At nine years old, my sister Shelley and I gave it a red hot go. We’d always loved Christmas carols in […]

The British monarchy has never been cooler and that’s official. Since last year’s royal wedding, the family is enjoying and all-time high. So what is the reason behind this surge in popularity? The House of Windsor’s next generation, led by William, Kate and Harry. The young royals have proven a valuable asset and are now […]

One of Australia’s favourite authors, Bryce Courtenay, has died at the age of 79. The South African-born novelist passed away in his Canberra home at 11pm on Thursday with his family by his side, ending a long battle with stomach cancer. The best-selling author was best known for his much-loved novel The Power of One, […]

The Greek island of Crete may make an ideal beach holiday, but if you stay on the sand you’ll be missing out on so much.

By age 34, one in four Generation Y’s still haven’t flown the coop and left home, but that doesn’t mean they’re making domestic life any easier for mum. Researchers from the University of NSW have found that even though they have an extra pair of hands around the house, mothers are still picking up after […]

With sexy David Beckham for a father, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz were always going to be good looking boys - now they're potential models!

Lucy Melo, the elephant keeper who was attacked by elephant Pathi Harn, aka Mr Shuffles, has opened up for the first time about the incident.

Thousands of people who have arrived in Australia by boat this year will now be allowed to live in the community, while their claims are processed. Under changes announced by the Gillard government yesterday, they will be paid around 90 percent of the NewStart allowance, or $428 a fortnight. They will also be entitled to […]

The NSW government has vowed to make adoption easier, for both parents who desperately want children, and children who desperately need safe, stable families. There were just 65 children adopted locally in 2011-12, a rise from 45 the year before. By contrast, there are more than 35,000 children living in “out-of-home” or foster care. Most […]

The Duchess of Cambridge is more accustomed to being on the other side of the camera, but she turned photographer during her recent trip to Borneo. Kate and William visited the remote island as part of their Diamond Jubilee tour in September. Nearly three months later, the Duchess has released her favourite seven snaps from […]