June 30 is rapidly approaching, which means one thing – it’s tax time again! For many of us, putting together a tax return is just another job we try to fit into an already busy schedule. But this year there are some changes you need to know about that could save you money. Adrian Raftery, […]

When we called for young women to enter a $100,000 scholarship contest to mark our 80th birthday, we were overwhelmed with inspirational entries. Brittany Giltrap-Ryall, 18, Student, QLD Like many 13-year-olds, Brittany loved her sport — she represented Queensland in touch football and was a district and regional representative for cross-country, swimming and Little Athletics. […]

The Prime Minister’s decision to pose with her dog Reuben as she knits a gift for the royal baby has made headlines around the nation with the image splashed across the newspapers’ front pages and footage playing over and over on news bulletins. It’s not the first time a Women’s Weekly story has made a […]

A mother has told of her horror of realising an online predator was grooming her teenage daughter on Facebook, sparking renewed warnings from safety experts. The WA mum-of-four became suspicious when she read a message from a user called “Sarah Jamesy” while monitoring her 14-year-old’s page. Related: What your kids are really up to online […]

Yesterday there was a bit of a hallelujah moment in sport. The NRL introduced a zero-tolerance policy towards on-field violence, meaning anyone caught swinging a punch on field will be automatically sin-binned and potentially face the judiciary. It comes after the now infamous attack Blues’ skipper Paul Gallen made against Maroons’ forward Nate Myles. For […]

Designer Roberto Cavalli has responded to criticism over his super-slim ‘stylised’ depiction of Beyonce wearing his designs. Cavalli’s version of the pop star was closer in shape to a Barbie doll than Beyonce’s usually “bootylicious” figure with her curves smoothed over, waist pinched in and legs stretched to unnatural heights. Related: Beyonce Photoshopped beyond recognition […]

A UK department store has kick-started an anti-airbrushing campaign by releasing provocative before and after retouching pictures. The images — which feature a lingerie model — have gone viral on social media, being shared more than 40,000 times in 24 hours. One image shows the model in her natural state, another shows her marked up […]

Parents at a New York City private school are shocked at an assignment asking their kids to write a suicide note for their English class. Students as young as 14 were asked to write a farewell missive in the voice of a character who takes her own life in novelThe Secret Life of Bees. “Channel […]

Australian couples are outlaying an average of over $50,000 for their wedding day, but with discount retailers like Target entering the bridal market, those budgets could be slashed. Earlier this year the US arm of the retail and fashion giant launched a wedding collection to mixed reactions. Offering designer knock-offs for as little as $99, […]

She might speak with a Danish accent, but Crown Princess Mary showed she’s still Australian at heart on the weekend, donning a gown by Aussie designer Collette Dinnigan. Mary attended the royal wedding of Sweden’s Princess Madeleine to US banker Christopher O’Neill in Stockholm. It was an event attended by the cream of European royalty […]

I am over pink. Nearly four years into parenthood, and with two daughters and no sons — it is the only colour of choice in my house. Even my own wardrobe seems to be getting pinker — Mother’s Day gifts of pyjamas are chosen by my eldest who can’t imagine anyone not sharing her favourite […]

Once conception has occurred, men don’t traditionally have a lot to do with pregnancy, other than rushing out in the middle of the night to buy ice cream, pickles and anything else his partner is craving, but that could be about to change. A revolutionary new belt has been developed that allows dads-to-be to feel […]

They’re dubbed the iGeneration, constantly attached to computers and smartphones and more socially active online than in the playground, but a study of the after school habits of Aussie teens reveals they prefer spending time at home with mum and dad than Facebook friends. The in-depth study which looked at 200 Canberra teenagers between the […]

Look out ladies, there’s a new breed of bachelor in town. Only they’re not in town at all — they’re out working on the land. The age of the metrosexual is well and truly over with women shifting their preferences towards blokes who are handy with a tractor and know how to muster sheep. Welcome […]

The swift rise in popularity of online shopping and introduction of low-priced, fast fashion stores into Australia such as Zara and Top Shop has certainly changed the face of retail. Quick fix shopping has become so easy a new dress can be delivered to your front door the same day you order. Apps on your […]

Married couples who met online are happier and more likely to stay together than those who found love in more traditional ways, a study has revealed. Based on more than 19,000 people who married between 2005 and 2012, the US study by researchers in the Proceedings of the National Acedemy of Sciences found that the […]

Australian parents have abandoned table manners, allowing their kids to eat however they want as long as they finish their food. A new survey found 57 per cent of parents have given up trying to enforce good table etiquette letting children play video games, watch TV in their rooms, burp and talk with their mouths […]

In the late 1990s, the editor ofVogue, Kirstie Clements, was casting for swimsuit models in Sydney, but she decided none of the gorgeous young women were “suitable” to wear a bikini. As she gave up and went to purchase a sandwich at the cafe across the road, she passed the Northside Clinic, which specialises in […]

For some, the very word ‘sale’ is music to their ears as they decide how they can use their extra cash they have been saving to bag a bargain. For others, the word can cause them to break out into a sweat. This is not from the thought of shopping – but because they know […]

You don’t mess with Queen Beyoncé, especially when it comes to her bootylicious bod. H&M chiefs learned this out the hard way when they shrank the star’s curves in the advertising campaign for their 2013 summer collection. The 31-year-old was reportedly outraged to find that her famous curves had been retouched for the advertising campaign […]

The internet has been helping people find love for years — now it’s assisting them when things go sour, allowing them to organise their divorce online. A new software program called Wevorce has launched in the US this week, allowing couples to negotiate the terms of their divorce settlement on the internet. Instead of paying […]

Any mum will tell you it’s hard to get a decent photograph of your toddler, but some mums are so determined to capture the moment they are spending up to $3000 on a personal “photo coach”. Mother-of-two Rohi Mirza Pandya, 40, from New York, has enlisted the help of photo coach Alethea Cheng Fitzpatrick who […]

Mara Wilson was an international superstar before her sixth birthday but like many child stars, her fame didn’t last. Now, the Mrs Doubtfire star has listed seven reasons so many child stars go off the rails in a blog post on cracked.com. “Not many child stars make it out of Hollywood alive or sane,” she […]

Global retail giant H&M has pledged to use healthy models in its advertising and admitted that in the past the company has irresponsibly promoted too-thin models and in doing so, promoted an unhealthy body image. CEO Karl-John Persson made the admission on the topic of model health speaking with Metro. Related: Mainstream fashion’s first size […]

Is your wardrobe a treasure chest of items that come in and out of fashion? Are you reaching your maximum space limit? Do you find things you forgot you had? It’s time to clean up and clear out what you don’t need. Stylist Wendy Mak says women can get 1000 outfits with only 30 items […]

Stylist and fashion guru, Wendy Mak is talking us through the top ten essential items that can complete any woman’s wardrobe. Wendy picks ten versatile items that she believes can be mixed and matched to create the perfect look for any occasion. For more fashion tips and tricks, Wendy Mak from www.WendyMak.com has all the […]

To celebrate The Weekly’s 80th birthday we’re proud to have launched a unique initiative to help Australia’s young women of the future fulfil their dreams. Meet some of the early entrants who are in the race to be among the finalists in our search for the nation’s most inspiring young women. Rhiannon Tracey-Bradford 25, VIC […]

Children who have not been vaccinated will be banned from child care in NSW following the introduction of tough new laws this week. And centres will be fined up to $4000 if a child in their care does not have a record of immunisation. State Health Minister Jillian Skinner amended the Public Health Act on […]

What’s the first thing every woman should reach for when they go into labour? A vibrator, according to new book Glow Mama. An incredulous Zoe Arnold examines the concept of orgasmic birth. For most women, birthing a child is a chore. A really big chore, to get to the main event: a little person, a […]

She has gone from an everyday woman to a stylish superstar singer in less than five years. Now Adele’s stylist, Gaelle Paul, is spilling her secrets. Gaelle reveals the size 16 star’s number one style rule is to always hit the red carpet in the right undies. “She always wears Spanx on the red carpet,” […]

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Women are monogamous and men are promiscuous, or at least that’s how the stereotype goes. But evidence is mounting that when the spark fizzles out of a relationship, women are the ones who feel the itch faster. Studies are suggesting women get bored with monogamy faster than sex, but this doesn’t necessarily translate into infidelity, […]

The number of couples divorcing after 20 years of marriage has doubled in the past 10 years as more parents wait until the kids leave home to separate. In 2011, 28 per cent of divorces occurred after 20 years of marriage, up from 13 per cent in 1990, according to a report released by the […]

After a decade of being on fashions worst and best dressed list, this leading lady is never scared to make a bold fashion statement. From floor grazing gowns to stunning sequins and eye catching frills, Nicole Kidman is the ultimate couture queen – a style icon no matter the red carpet occasion. Recently stepping out […]

Australian horticulturist Phillip Johnson has claimed best in show at this year's Chelsea Flower Show with his ecologically sustainable Australian style billabong garden build in the heart of London.

It was the last weekend of the school holidays in January 2012 when Susan McCubben noticed small bruises appearing on her eight-year-old daughter’s arms and legs. Zoe was an active girl, always upside down, turning cartwheels or doing somersaults on the trampoline and small bruises were quite common, but every minor knock or bump resulted […]

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and Westpac boss Gail Kelly have all been named in Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s most powerful women. Gina Rinehart is the highest placed Aussie at number 16, leapfrogging the Prime Minister who sits in the 28th spot. The mining magnate with an estimated wealth of […]

Babies who sleep in their parents’ bed are five times more likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a new study has found. Research published in the prestigious British Medical Journal suggests bacteria in the bed could be responsible for SIDS. The study found that nearly 88 per cent of SIDS deaths that […]

A fashion magazine has caused controversy with a photo shoot called “be my slave” that has been blasted for being insensitive and racist. The racially charged backlash against Pakistan’s Diva magazine was sparked by an editorial shoot curated by fledgling designer Aamna Aqeel, who chose to showcase her creations in the magazine in a less […]

It’s no shock that tweens — children between the ages of eight and 12 — spend an average of one and a half hours online each day, but what they spend their time doing on desktop computer, laptops, smartphones and tablets might surprise some parents. A study released today revealed Australian tweens are adopting technology […]

Winter is fast approaching, so it’s time fill your winter wardrobe with bold prints, trendy colours and studs! Wendy Mak from www.WendyMak.com talks us through winter wardrobe essentials and the best ways to wear them this season!

It’s one of the last motherhood taboos — letting another woman breastfeed your baby. Zoe Arnold questions why we’d rather feed our kids animal’s milk than accept milk from mothers who have enough to share. It’s an ancient practice known as wet nursing — a woman who breastfeeds another person’s baby. It existed for millennia, […]

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A new anti-teen pregnancy campaign has been unveiled in the US this week, featuring pictures of pregnant boys. The new billboards — which have been rolled out in Chicago’s city centre, suburbs, buses and trains this week — show teen boys with bulging baby bumps alongside the slogan: “Unexpected? Most teen pregnancies are.” The Chicago […]

They can’t read or write but four-year-old kids have already learnt to hate fat people. A Leeds University study found that children are overtly prejudiced against overweight people by the time they start kindergarten. Researchers showed 126 boys and girls aged four to six three versions of a specially-created story book. The story was exactly […]

The red carpet has been rolled out and the glamour stakes are already high, as the Cannes Film Festival kicks off for 2013. Nicole Kidman has already been named as the one to watch starting her red carpet appearances with a sparkly shift dress followed by a graceful Christian Dior gown. Other star stand outs […]

A US study claims that not having time to date or find love is no longer an acceptable excuse — you only need four minutes. Focusing on language, the researchers from Stanford universities discovered what makes couples ‘click’ on a four minute speed-date and found that couples were able to form meaningful bonds. The study […]

Last week a little boy in America was suspended from school for allegedly pointing a pencil at other students and making gun noises. He is seven years old. I remember my mum banning gun and sword toys in our house: my little brother would duly create a weapon out of sticks, or Lego pieces. He […]

Every year, millions of sun seekers flock to Spain, but if you’re after more than sand, happy hours and overpriced tourist fares, a pocket of the real Spain still exists in the north.

When Paul Forziano and Hava Samuels began planning their wedding three years ago, they envisaged beginning married life like any other couple — together. Instead, the newlyweds who both have mental disabilities, have found themselves embroiled in a legal battle fighting for the right to live together as a married couple after their respective care […]

A quick browse through any online jewellery store reveals a surprising social trend — men are now, apparently, wearing engagement rings too. If the sales pitch is to be believed, the days when diamond sparklers were presented only to betrothed women are well and truly over. The modern Australian man now wears one too. “Men’s […]

The floral Givenchy gown Kim Kardashian wore to the Met Gala has attracted a lot of attention – but for all the wrong reasons. Funnyman Robin Williams is even getting in on the joke, comparing her dress to the one he wore in hit 1993 movie Mrs Doubtfire. The 61-year-old comedian recently tweeted a picture […]

The Monday morning meetings at AWW are one not to miss. This is where we catch up and debrief on what has happened over the weekend, what’s in the papers and any breaking news or new story ideas before moving on to a breakdown of all of Sunday evening’s TV. This Monday was the usual: […]

Coca-Cola understands that it’s very hard to meet potential dates these days, but never fear, the Chinese arm of the giant has finally found a way for women to exploit their most endearing feature — perceived inherent weakness — to break the ice and meet a man. The ad campaign, which has arguably achieved its […]

She’s only been in the online dating game for six days, but Martha Stewart has already become one of the internet’s most eligible bachelorettes at the age of 71. The media mogul created her Match.com profile just last week, and has already garnered more than 20,000 page views and 1000 messages under her alias ‘thegoodlonglife’. […]

A Spanish charity has unveiled an innovative new anti-child abuse poster that only kids can see. The Anar Foundation image uses a special printing technique more commonly seen on novelty postcards to ensure its important message is only visible to children. A child looking at the poster would see a bruised kid with the message […]

Once a year we stop to watch what glamour stars will bring to the Met Gala red carpet, and this year was no exception. Embracing the “Punk: Chaos to Couture” theme, celebrities from Beyonce to Kylie Minogue hit the red carpet in a sea of stunning dresses with a punk rock edge. The event, which […]

While big name designers are still sending scarily-skinny girls down catwalks around the world, retail giant H&M has decided to champion a curvier beauty ideal. The clothing company’s new summer campaign features Jennie Runk, a size 16 model, in a collection of sexy swimsuits. What’s more, the retailer has skipped the usually ubiquitous “plus-size” tag […]

Fashion magazines are not known for celebrating curves but Elle Quebec has bucked the trend by elevating a plus-size model to covergirl status in its most recent issue. French-Canadian model Justine Legault, who wears the equivalent of an Australian size 16, is the first plus-size model to grace the cover of the mainstream magazine. The […]

New mums are embracing a different approach when it comes to getting their pre-baby bodies back — wearing an old-fashioned girdle. Jessica Alba recently admitted she used a corset to get back her toned tummy and post baby figure, and it looks like she isn’t the only one. “I wore a double corset day and […]

If you thought sexy bikinis were only forSports Illustratedmodels, take it up with plus-size fashion blogger Gabi Gregg and she’ll teach you a thing or two. The 25-year-old’s blogGabiFreshshot to fame last year with this post where Gabi, who wears a US size 18, showed stunning holiday snaps in her ‘fatkini’, inspiring full-figured women to […]

Nothing makes a girl feel so pretty as a pretty dress. The Australian designer, Leona Edmiston, knows this better than anyone – and proved it again at a special preview of her Spring Summer 2013 collection earlier this week. It was a Monday night – that was a surprise, and a delight. Everyone felt fresh; […]

For years the school formal or prom has been a rite of passage and the highlight in a teenager’s school life, but now children as young as four are engaging in the same tradition, with no expense spared. In the UK, tots are having prom events when they leave preschool to mark the beginning of […]

Talia Joy Castellano was diagnosed with terminal cancer six years ago, but she hasn’t let her illness get in the way of her dream of becoming a fashion sensation. The thirteen-year-old US girl started posting make-up tutorials on YouTube following her leukaemia diagnosis on Valentine’s Day in 2007, and has since clocked up almost 40 […]

Can you even imagine raising a child without nappies? An increasing number of Australia parents are doing just that, joining the US “diaper-free” movement and attempting to toilet train their kids from birth. Confused? Disgusted? So is Zoe Arnold. I always feel a bit intimidated around hipsters. You know the type: unwashed hair, mismatched clothes, […]

Blood & Beauty By Sarah Dunant, Virago $29.99. With a new pope charged in part with cleaning up the image of the Catholic Church, Sarah Dunant’s delicious epic delving into Renaissance Italy and the lives and lusts of Rodrigo Borgia and his extended family couldn’t come at a more pertinent time. While we are most […]

Can’t wait until July to get your first glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first born child? Now you don’t have to — you can knit your own royal baby today. Knitting maven Fiona Goble, the creator of the hugely-popular Knit Your Own Royal Wedding book, has released a new pattern: Knit Your […]

A graphic new anti-anorexia ad campaign has been shared hundreds of thousands of times on social networks. The ‘Say no to anorexia’ images — created by Brazilian modelling agency Star Models — use Photoshop to stretch shockingly thin women to resemble life-size fashion illustrations. The digitally manipulated models appear next to a typical designer’s sketch […]

Millions of parents are choosing to share their child’s most humiliating moments on social media. Zoe Arnold asks where we should draw the line. I was doing some research online (okay, reading random items I’ve googled) and I stumbled across a gem of a blog called There’s no place like Mommy. I was reading it […]

An Australian scientist has led a vaccine breakthrough that is being lauded worldwide but largely ignored in local media. Zoe Arnold asks why we’re letting anti-vaccination lobbyists stop us from celebrating a major medical milestone. There’s some big news in the medical community this week. Gardasil: the vaccine that prevents human papillomavirus (HPV), better known […]

The evolution of online dating has seen it go from a desperate last resort, to an acceptable activity with some stigma attached, to just about the only option among Australian singles. But to Gen-Y, setting up an RSVP profile is no longer desperate or shameful, it’s just passe — Twitter is where it’s at. The […]

A Swedish modelling agency has been accused of staking out a treatment centre for eating disorders scouting for anorexic ‘talent’. Director of the Stockholm clinic Anna-Maria af Sandeberg said head hunters had approached ill patients, one wheelchair bound, hoping to recruit them. Kirstie Clements: Thin is in because designers demand it “They were outside the […]

Vogue has caused controversy again for publishing “blackface” pictures of a white model. This time it’s the Netherlands edition of the fashion bible that is in hot water after it ran an editorial featuring pale-skinned model Querelle Jansen with her face “blacked-up” and an afro wig on. The photographic spread — which was styled by […]

Many women say they feel isolated and lonely following the birth of their first child, but a new study has revealed that a baby actually improves your social life. The UK research found that women make an average of nine new friends upon the birth of their first baby, and in the first year this […]

Beyonce Knowles is certainly one busy queen Bey! Her documentary Life is but a drem recently aired in the US and she is preparing for her world tour. But Beyonce always has time for fashion! Her latest shoot for H&M shows the singer looking super sexy in a bikini, but the singer doesn’t just model […]

Cutting the umbilical cord is a symbolic part of childbirth but increasing numbers of Australian women are choosing to leave the cord and placenta attached until they fall off naturally — which can take three or four days. So called “lotus births” are growing in popularity in Australia, particularly in the past two years. Lotus […]

A woman dropped by her modelling agency at size 10 for being ‘too big’ has launched her own agency to help ‘normal-sized’ women break into the fashion industry. The UK model, Saffi Karina, “failed” to maintain a figure consistent with the standards of a thin-obsessed fashion industry when “womanhood ensued” and she was told her […]

Any mum will tell you that childbirth is difficult, but dads can be equally traumatised by the birthing process, new research has claimed. An Oxford University study found that complicated pregnancies can have a big impact on fathers as well as mothers, with some new dads so deeply affected they are being diagnosed with post-traumatic […]

The Project host Carrie Bickmore has been named one of TV’s biggest style influences for Aussie women, inspiring the most clothing purchases. Carrie shares the title with Mornings host Sonia Kruger and the pair are closely followed by Melissa Doyle, Kylie Gillies and Lisa Wilkinson. Carrie’s wardrobe, which focuses on edgy prints, stand-out jewellery and […]

It was meant to be two weeks of blissful relaxation in the sun but as Zoe Arnold quickly discovered, holidays are never the same once you have kids. I always love those articles with celebrity mamas-to-be, where they gush about their pregnancy, proclaiming, “MY lifestyle’s not going to change, the baby will have to fit […]

Parents-to-be are no longer waiting until the 12-week mark to share their pregnancy news, with many telling family and friends just seven weeks after conception. Traditionally, women have been advised to wait until after their first trimester passes to tell people they are expecting because of the high risk of miscarriage in the first three […]

If you have ever wanted to walk in Carrie Bradshaw’s shoes, now’s your chance! Sarah Jessica Parker is placing three pairs of heels from her Sex and the City days up for auction, with all the proceeds going to New York’s LaGuardia High School of Music, Art and the Performing Arts. The 48-year-old actress, who […]

Women might like their men muscle-bound and svelte, but babies prefer fatter fathers, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Sheffield concluded that infants favoured chubby men because their bodies were more feminine and familiar. Psychologists showed photographs of toned male models next to images of overweight men to three groups of […]

Fashion bloggers are airbrushing images of scarily thin models to make them appear more healthy but the Melbourne girl whose anti-airbrushing protest prompted Cleo magazine to reconsider its retouching policy says it’s never ok to publish altered images of women’s bodies. The Weekly reported yesterday that images of models at Australian fashion week were being […]

Rumours Miranda Kerr has been dropped by lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret are “untrue” her agent has claimed. Reports the 30-year-old Aussie supermodel had been dumped as an “Angel” because she was “too difficult” began circulating yesterday. The New York Daily News claimed Miranda — whose current three-year $1 million contract with Victoria’s Secret ends this […]

Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr is no longer an angel. The 30-year-old’s $US1 million ($949,000) contract as a Victoria’s Secret angel has not been renewed, an industry insider tells Us Weekly. The source claims that her “difficult reputation” is to blame, and says Miranda isn’t a big seller for the lingerie company in comparison to fellow […]

Skinny women are the norm at Fashion Week, but the waifs walking the runway at this year’s shows are thin even by model standards. Top designer Alex Perry has defended his choice of models, claiming he ran out of time to find healthier-sized girls, but former Vogue editor Kirstie Clements says as far as most […]

Models at Australian fashion week are so shockingly thin fashion bloggers are Photoshopping them to cover up their protruding bones. Fashion publications are often lambasted for using Photoshop to slim down models and celebrities but while covering Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, editor of fashion blog Style Melbourne Sarah Willcocks, has had to smooth out one […]

While Margaret Thatcher was known for her significant role in British politics, she also made her mark as a true style icon of her time. Stylist Sophie Hart talks us though her impeccable taste and simple style.

Like hundreds of celebrities before her, Barbie has been photographed without makeup — to the delight of social media users around the world. The images — created by graphic designer Eddi Aguirre — show what Barbie would look like without her war paint, and it’s not pretty. Instead of her usual flawless look, Barbie sports […]

A girlfriend of mine recently gave birth in a private hospital. She had been fit and healthy throughout her pregnancy, with no complications. Her weight gain was average, her bump lovely, and she was expecting a little girl. A week before she was due, her obstetrician asked if she would “like to have the baby […]

When Halle Berry, 46, announced her pregnancy on Saturday, readers couldn’t wait to voice their disapproval at her “selfish” decision to have a child so late in life. Here, Zoe Arnold asks why we love to hate older women having babies. Last week Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry announced she was pregnant again. Beyond our fascination […]

The stars hit the red carpet at the 2013 Logie Awards on Sunday night in Melbourne. Backless dresses proved be on trend all over the red carpet this year, while thigh high splits were also in demand. Embellished and lacy fabrics were also a hit this year with stars such as Sonia Kruger, Michelle Bridges […]

She’s been on more worst-dressed lists than any other celebrity but Brynne Edelsten refused to tone down her outrageous sense of style for the Logies on Sunday. The 30-year-old wife of flamboyant medical entrepreneur Geoffrey Edelsten donned a revealing white fringed dress with a huge jewelled necklace and bright pink shoes. Anywhere else in the […]

It’s the Australian television industry’s night of nights – the 55th annual TV Week Logie Awards. The cream of our homegrown crop rose to the occasion magnificently, strutting down the red carpet at Melbourne’s Crown Casino in a stunning array of designer frocks. But for all the stylishly dressed ladies, there were, as always, a […]

We’re often told we’ll feel better if we come clean and apologise after doing something wrong but, in fact, the opposite may be true! A University of Queensland study suggests that the feeling of empowerment which can come with refusing to make amends sometimes outweighs the relief we feel after apologising. “We do find that […]

What would you do with $1.5 million? Buy a new house or two? Several sports cars? A lavish around-the-world trip? Or you could blow it all on this new solid gold dress. Designer Zac Posen created this one-of-a-kind gown in honour of Magnum’s new Gold ice cream bar. It is completely covered in 24-karat gold […]

With a quarter of Aussie kids now overweight or obese and thousands of others battling eating disorders, mum-of-two Zoe Arnold asks if it’s possible to raise kids with no body image hang-ups. Fat kids are becoming normal, just like fat adults. Visit any suburban mall and overweight families appear to outnumber average-sized people. But what […]