Drinking to excess may be socially acceptable, but women are feeling the ill effects. Professor Kerryn Phelps says its high time we changed our habits. It’s as Australian as kangaroos and a day at the footy to “like a drink”. The problem is, too many Australian women like alcohol way too much — to the […]

Peter Wojcik’s wife was 23 weeks pregnant when tragedy struck — she was diagnosed with cancer. Here, Peter shares his bittersweet story of finding love again and building a new family. Not a day goes past that I don’t think about Ellice. I’d never met anyone quite like her before. She would light up a […]

Forty years after she opened women’s eyes to sex, careers and a naked Jack Thompson, a television drama has made Ita Buttrose famous for a new generation. Jordan Baker talks to Ita about love, motherhood and her amazing career. Australia’s queen of etiquette faced a quandary of her own one morning many years ago, when […]

Comedy kings Hamish Blake and Andy Lee finally look set to make the transition from radio stars to successful TV funnymen. Bryce Corbett caught up with the boys in New York for a chat about radio, TV and their enduring friendship. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before … Two men walk into a […]

Twin brothers Bradley and Daniel Morcombe shared everything. They rode their bikes together, cared for their horses together and took turns in opening their presents on their joint birthday.

The thought of buying clothes alongside my fruit and veg at my local supermarket isn’t exactly inspiring. Broccoli, check. Tampons, check. Toothpaste, check. A new swimsuit, check. Hardly lust-worthy is it? However — and this is a big however coming from someone who loves shopping at high-end boutiques, with their scented candles burning, the quiet […]

Overprotective parents are raising a generation of anti-social, obese and excessively cautious children, experts have claimed. Two parenting experts discussed the impact of ‘hovering helicopter parents’ in an article in the American Journal of Play. The claim that today’s children have virtually no opportunity for unsupervised ‘free play’, leaving them prone to obesity, poor physical […]

Placing children in the care of the teenager next door or a trusted young relative has long been a preferred alternative to hiring expensive agency-provided babysitters, both by money-conscious parents and teens looking to pocket some extra cash. But nanny agencies are calling for the NSW government to enforce a minimum age for child minders, […]

Beyoncé Knowles caused a showbiz sensation this week when she announced she was pregnant on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. The 29-year-old singer cradled her small baby bump, telling photographers, “I have a surprise!” It will be Beyoncé’s first child with husband Jay-Z. This year has seen a […]

Everyone knows you’re supposed to eat lots of fruit and vegetables every day, but it can be very difficult to do. Here are some reasons why you should make the effort. 1. Staying healthy: There is convincing evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can be protective against: Cancer Coronary heart disease Stroke […]