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The Turnbull government has scrapped a Medicare levy increase to help pay for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, saying it no longer needs the money, according to AAP. Treasurer Scott Morrison has hailed the economic improvement that means he can fund the […]

The Five Best Free Ways to Practice Self-Care

Self-care has become a major talking point, with the issue of making ourselves a priority an important aspect to our overall wellbeing. Self-care is extremely valuable to help avoid burnout and the feeling of being constantly overwhelmed. The best part is that […]

Anzac Day

This month, as we celebrate the 103rd anniversary of ANZAC DAY, another associated commemoration will be be held in France, marking the time when thousands more Australians fought and died in another Great War battle. April 25, 2018 is the anniversary of […]

In Vino Bad Tourists

Raise your hand if you’ve never done anything stupid whilst drinking? Yeah didn’t think so. It can’t have escaped your attention Dear Readers that I am a bit of an idiot AND that’s just when I’m sober. Man, when I’ve had a […]

Anzac Day: The Story Of Maud Butler

Maud Butler was a sixteen-year-old waitress from Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Valley when the First World War broke out. Like many women of the time, she was very keen to contribute to Australia’s war effort, but found herself prevented from doing […]

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Catherine, wife of Prince William, smiled and waved as she left hospital on Monday after giving birth to a boy who is now fifth in line to the British throne. The baby was born at 11.01am and weighed 3.8 kg. William was […]

Plastic Bag Bans

According to ABC News, from July 1, Queensland and Western Australia will ban single use, lightweight plastic bags from major retailers, an initiative already in place in the ACT, South Australia and Tasmania. The ban on plastic bags only relates to single-use […]

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April 23, 2018 Australian coins to get an updated Queen The Queen is getting a makeover on Australia’s coins. The federal government says a new effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by the UK Royal Mint’s engraver Jody Clark, will be rolled […]

Apps To Keep You Safe After Dark

We all know how dangerous it can be walking home after dark as a woman and being by yourself. It’s unfortunate that we are living in a time where we have to be on our guard just because of other people’s despicable […]

#SheInterviews Grace Knight

GRACING THE STAGE SINCE THE 80s Singer Grace Knight loves what she does and has been doing for 40 years, putting her longevity as an artist down to the loyalty of her fans. “It’s been all their doing,” said Grace, who is […]

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FRIDAY, April, 20 The Queen has called on Commonwealth leaders to appoint her son as the next head of the organisation. The ABC reported that while opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London, she declared it is her “sincere […]

Ways To Help Your Child Express Their Creativity

Saturday April 21 is World Creativity and Innovation Day, a globally-recognised celebration supported by the UN. This weekend, then, provides the perfect opportunity to stop and think about how you can foster your child’s imagination. Creativity is an essential skill, after all. […]

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Steve Irwin Is Getting A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Australian icon and ‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin will be commemorated next month with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. In a morning ceremony on April 26, Irwin will be the […]

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Cuba has chosen First Vice-President Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez, 57, as sole candidate to succeed Raul Castro as president of Cuba, the centrepiece of an effort to ensure the country’s single-party system outlasts the aging revolutionaries who created it. The virtually certain […]

Flexing The Rules

The Flex Company was started by Lauren Schulte after she wanted to find another alternative to pads, tampons and menstrual cups. She believed that if we used a period product that was designed to solve our major problems (leaking, cramping, bloating, smell, frequent […]

Cakes For Every Occasion

The perfect ending to any special occasion is a magnificent cake. When I was growing up wedding cakes were always fruitcake and our special birthday cakes were a sponge filled with cream and strawberries or if we were really lucky a Dolly […]

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