Question: I have a one-year-old cat that I love very much but she bites me all the time, and other people. She will be lying next to you and then decide to just bite, and this really hurts. She is also very timid of noises and new people. I have had her since she was […]

Question: I recently bought an eyeliner pencil, but don’t know where or how to apply it for a professional finish. Whitney Answer: The best place to apply eyeliner pencil is very close to the top lashes. Blend the edges with a cotton or slanted make-up brush to diffuse the line and give you a smoky […]

Question: I am getting married and have a fair complexion. What colours would you suggest for a natural look and what down-hairstyles are in this season? Heidi, via e-mail. Answer: I always think that a combination of peaches and soft pinks work well on a pale complexion. You should, however, have a trial before the […]

My sister had recently bought a brand new, expensive laptop computer after months and months of saving. I couldn’t wait to get on it, so when she was out one day I slipped into her room and went on the Internet. I was searching for some information on a project I was doing at uni, […]

Question: Dear Dr Julie, Last week my little golden retriever had his hind leg amputated due to cancer. I was wondering if you had any special tips for an expedited recovery and any advice on possible prosthetic attachments for my dog. Thank you very much, Selina, via e-mail Answer: Oh, your poor little man. The […]

Question: If you have a big dog such as a rottweiler, instead of bathing them in water, just put a generous amount of bicarb soda all over them. Leave for a few minutes and then brush off. Your dog will be shiny and smelling clean! Answer: Jan Forde-Kelly, via e-mail.

By Annette Campbell Angie Innes, a 45-year-old mother-of-two from Sydney’s north-western suburbs, has a health and wellbeing message for all of us. “Have a hit of golf!” she smiles. “It’ll do you the world of good.” Earlier this year, just before her 45th birthday, Angie made a list of things she wanted to do for […]

Question: I work in a fruit and veg area of a shop and find my hands are so dry and cracked. I put cream on often during the day, Avon and Rosken Skin Repair, but to no avail. Please help, they look terrible! Carol, via e-mail. Answer: The best advice I can give you is […]

My mother and I are very close. She’s 40-years-old and I’m 20. We have gone through a lot together, and do fight, but we still remain the best of friends. One day, she splurged on a fantastic top, which she bought from Myer for $150. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. […]

Question: I previously shared a house with one other female and my cat. Everything was going fine and my cat was behaving normally, until my flatmate moved out and I had a male move in. Now my cat follows him around, always wanting to sit on his lap (he never does this with me) and […]