It turned her into a saint, but the full story of Mary MacKillop’s most important miracle has never been told — until now. In this interview Kathleen Evans breaks her silence on her miraculous recovery from cancer, and what happened next. Life as a walking miracle has its challenges. Those who meet Kathleen Evans often […]

Childhood bullies don’t get a lot of sympathy but a new study has found they are just as likely to consider suicide as their victims. Research from the University of Warwick found that children involved in bullying — either as bully or victim — are three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts by the […]

Bright, bookish Oscar Lowe has escaped the urban estate and made a new life for himself in Cambridge as a care assistant, where he has forged a close friendship with Dr. Paulsen.

Ever wondered how the other half live? Wonder no longer - talk show mogul Oprah Winfrey has put her $7.9 million New York penthouse up for sale, giving a fascinating glimpse into her lavish lifestyle.

Women spend their whole lives trying to lose weight but once they turn 85, research suggests they’d be better off fat. Obesity contributes to the deaths of millions of people every year, reducing a person’s lifespan by an average of six to seven years. Related: A DIY guide to living longer But a new study […]

Folklore dictates that on February 29 — the special ‘leap-day’ that comes but once every four years — the traditional rules of marriage proposals are thrown out the window and women can get down on one knee. The role-reversing deal is believed to have been struck between St Patrick and St Bridget during the fifth […]

It’s hard to believe, but one day this baby will be queen of Sweden. Princess Estelle – the first child of Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel – was born in Stockholm on February 23. Estelle slept through her first photo shoot, but still managed to look adorable. Her full title is Princess […]

Julia Gillard will remain Australia’s Prime Minister after defeating Kevin Rudd 71 votes to 31. Gillard called a leadership ballot on Friday, after former prime minister Rudd announced he would challenge her for control of the Labor Party. The ballot was held Parliament House this morning and Gillard triumphed, securing 40 votes more than Rudd. […]

Meryl Streep has gone home empty-handed from 14 Oscar ceremonies but tonight's wasn't one of them.

During the 2010 election, the leader’s debate was rescheduled to avoid a clash with reality TV’s night of nights, the MasterChef final. It was a win for those with balanced political and pop-cultural tastes. But today, no such courtesy was given by the Labor party who held their leadership ballot at the same time as […]