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It seems the more negative the article is the more hits "mummy blogs" get, argues Pat McDermott.

Mother and writer, Zoe Arnold asks isn't it time schools teach world religion?

Actor Hugh Sheridan has flown to Nepal with a Channel Seven film crew – ostensibly to search for his brother caught up in the earthquake aftermath. What is it with actors making it all about them?

Christmas lunch is always a delight until Aunt Shirley asks that dreaded question; how are you still single? Here, Somerset Maxwell provides the quick-witted answer you've been waiting for.

Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick has some some sobering news for women everywhere.

Question What is the difference between artichoke hearts and Jerusalem artichokes? Which do I use to make soup? Answer Artichoke hearts come from the globe artichoke, which is a big thistle plant native to the Mediterranean. Once you have cooked them, you can eat both the tender part of the leaves and the heart. While […]

Drew Barrymore opens up about parenting, and what she's learned from her parents mistakes.

High heels and the summer party season do not need to go hand in hand. If you find you’re unable to wear heels of any height due to foot problems, this dilemma can be easily solved with a pair of jewelled summer sandals or ballet flats. A pair of dressy sandals in metallic leather embellished […]

Question What’s the best way to keep your clothes looking new longer? Is it in the way they’re washed? Jess, via e-mail. Answer Besides wearing your clothes, washing will also contribute to their worn out look. To keep your clothes looking new longer, here are a few tips. Make sure you separate your whites, blacks […]

Question I want to get fuller lips but I don’t want to have surgery. Is there anything I can do? Jackie, via e-mail Answer There are two ways to create the appearance of plump, full lips. Firstly, over the top of your normal lipstick, try dabbing a bit of gloss on the centre of the […]