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Eurydice Dixon’s Murderer Charged After performing her comedy act at a Melbourne bar on Tuesday night, Eurydice Dixon made her way home, but never arrived. Jaymes Todd, 19, has been charged with the rape and murder of the young woman after her body […]

Are We Being Fooled By The Plastic Bag Ban?

In the lead up to the plastic bag ban from Coles (July 1) and Woolworths (June 20) many customers are wondering- are we being jipped? From July 1, single-use plastic bags will be banned in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia, bringing them […]

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Image: ABC News Rebel Wilson’s defamation slashed by over $3 million Actress Rebel Wilson’s record defamation payout from magazine publisher Bauer Media has been slashed from $4.5 million to just $600,000 by Victoria’s Court of Appeal. The court set aside the decision […]

Novotel Brisbane South Bank

A celebration of theatre, arts and culinary delights was held to mark the launch of Novotel Brisbane South Bank on Thursday 7 June. Chefs tantalised tastebuds with an interactive dining experience at Spice Central Kitchen & Bar with live artist performances and musicians from the Queensland […]

4 Tips For Decluttering Your Yard

It doesn’t matter how much time and effort you put into landscaping, mowing the lawn, and watering your plants, unless your yard is clean and clutter-free, you won’t be able to relax and enjoy spending your time there. While it’s easy to […]

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Wednesday June 13 While the talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un in Singapore focused on denuclearisation and peace on the Korean Peninsula, the North Korean leader’s human rights record was also on the agenda. Mr Kim has been accused of committing […]

Teenage Girls On Diet’s Point To Bigger Issues

Teenage girls who diet are more likely to engage in other health-compromising behaviours, including smoking, binge drinking, and skipping breakfast, according to a study by Canada’s University of Waterloo. The study found that, compared to girls who were not dieting at the […]

Using Apps For Healthy Choices

Mobile apps are a valuable aid in getting a healthy meal on the table, says Nutrition and Dietetics student Chelsea Mauch. The Flinders University PhD candidate is conducting research into mobile apps that focus on healthy eating through menu or recipe planning, […]

Could Your Tea Towel Be Hurting You?

USING your tea towel multiple times in between washes could leave your family at risk of food poisoning, new research has found. Bacterial build-up was measured on 100 towels over the course of a month during an experiment by scientists at the […]

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TUESDAY, June 12 A beekeeper in outback Queensland has started hand-feeding his stock as the drought creates a pollen shortage in the area. The story captured the imagination of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, on his ‘listening tour’ of western Queensland, who posted […]

#SheViews The Handmaid’s Tale

Don’t worry, I’m not here to spoil anything for you. I am simply here to validate the reason as to why you should be waiting with baited breath each week for the release of another episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. By now […]

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Treating lower back aches without drugs and surgery by ‘rethinking pain’ You’re worn down by intermittent back pain. It’s an unpredictable beast. It can come on so strongly you cannot walk, or sit. At least you think you can’t (but read on). […]

Could Alcohol Aid In The Prevention Of Alzheimers?

Sleep, exercise and a 25ml of alcohol can help the brain ‘wash’ itself at night to prevent Alzheimer’s, scientists say. British researchers found the combination stimulated the brain’s own cleaning system, wiping away the toxic build up of proteins linked to the […]

Is Childcare A Must For School Readiness?

Attending universal childcare from age three significantly improves the school readiness of children from immigrant and disadvantaged family backgrounds, a new study has found. However, the research by the Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration (CReAM), at University College London, shows […]

#SheInspires Faye De Lanty

From when she was a little girl, Sydney-based eco fashion stylist Faye De Lanty’s life has been influenced by her pursuit of a less cluttered, healthier planet. Her interest in eco fashion, which is at the heart of her Fashion Hound website, […]

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TARGET shops around Australia will shut down forever over the next five years, the discount chain’s boss announced today WESFARMERS is scaling back its struggling Target business, confirming it will cut the size or number of stores in the chain to achieve […]

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image: news.com.au Witness protection and new identity for man whose apartment fire sparked Grenfell tower disaster  The man whose apartment caught fire and sparked the Grenfell tower disaster has been offered witness protection and a new identity, an inquiry in London has […]

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