Category: Lifestyle

  • Times Up movement has new plan for Globes

    Times Up movement has new plan for Globes

    [ad_1] Last year Hollywood transformed the Golden Globes red carpet. As a sign of solidarity against sexual harassment – both in the entertainment industry and in careers across the globe – a large majority of the 2018 Globes attendees wore black. Waves of black dresses appeared on the camera-lined carpet outside the Beverly Hilton, turning…

  • David Barry: What is the famed Please Sir! actor doing now?

    David Barry: What is the famed Please Sir! actor doing now?

    [ad_1] He is also an author with several books to his name and has written for stage and TV. His new book is called Walking Shadows. Born in Gwynedd, north Wales, David, now 74, is divorced with two children and lives in Kent. “As a child growing up in Bangor, I was inspired to become…

  • Three die in US bowling alley shooting

    Three die in US bowling alley shooting

    [ad_1] Three men have been fatally shot and four injured when a brawl at a popular Los Angeles-area bowling alley and karaoke bar erupted into gunfire that had terrified patrons running for their lives. Police in the coastal city of Torrance responded shortly after midnight on Saturday to calls of shots fired at the Gable…

  • Oti Mabuse dress Greatest Dancer: Oti stuns in VINTAGE Herve Leger

    Oti Mabuse dress Greatest Dancer: Oti stuns in VINTAGE Herve Leger

    [ad_1] Otis Mabuse, 28, has teamed up with Cheryl, 35, and, Matthew Morrison, 40, to judge new show The Greatest Dancer – a BBC competition to find the nation’s best dancers. The programme debuted on Saturday night to rave reviews, with many fans thrilled to see Cheryl back on their screens. But it was Oti…

  • Alesha Dixon wears see-through trousers to host The Greatest Dancer

    Alesha Dixon wears see-through trousers to host The Greatest Dancer

    [ad_1] Alesha Dixon, 40, had BBC viewers’ jaws dropping to the floor on Saturday night as she hosted the programme alongside Jordan Banjo, 26, in a sexy pair of see-through red trousers. The Mis-Teeq star presented the programme – where Cheryl, 35, Oti Mabuse, 28, and Matthew Morrison, 40, are judges – in a daring ensemble…

  • How this couple quickly saved a 10 per cent house deposit

    How this couple quickly saved a 10 per cent house deposit

    [ad_1] CHLOE Beer and her partner David Tong, both 26, were so determined to buy a house they packed up their rental and sold everything they owned. For two years they lived out of suitcase, escaping having to any pay rent and utilities. Instead they hopped between dozens of different properties as house sitters, caring…

  • Cheryl The Greatest Dancer: Cheryl wears £1,500 flesh-flashing outfit

    Cheryl The Greatest Dancer: Cheryl wears £1,500 flesh-flashing outfit

    [ad_1] Cheryl, 35, made her long-awaited return to TV on Saturday night on the judging panel of BBC’s The Greatest Dancer alongside Oti Mabuse, 28, and Matthew Morrison, 40. The show quickly became a hit with viewers, with many quick to compliment Cheryl on her TV return. Ensuring all eyes were on her epic figure, Cheryl…

  • Nathan Lyon’s girlfriend Emma McCarthy welcomed by cricket WAGS

    Nathan Lyon’s girlfriend Emma McCarthy welcomed by cricket WAGS

    [ad_1] After a rocky start, Nathan Lyon’s new partner has been officially welcomed by the fellow wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of the Australian cricket team as she stood out on day three of the Sydney Test. While Australia’s stars were getting battered by India out in the middle, Emma McCarthy attended the Jane McGrath high…

  • The Jeep Cherokee is unlike any other SUV on the market

    The Jeep Cherokee is unlike any other SUV on the market

    [ad_1] If you want a 4WD with genuine off-road ability there are a squillion large wagons to choose from, the top sellers being Toyota’s LandCruiser Prado and the Isuzu MUX. If none of those does it for you, there’s always the 4WD one-tonne utes, led by Ford’s Ranger and the Toyota HiLux. But if you…

  • Best arriving 2019: All revved up for new year

    Best arriving 2019: All revved up for new year

    [ad_1] The Range Rover Evoque has been one of Land Rover’s biggest and most successful models (Image: RANGE ROVER) RANGE ROVER EVOQUE On sale: spring Price: from £31,600 WITH more than 772,000 sold worldwide since 2011, the Range Rover Evoque has been one of Land Rover’s biggest and most successful models, so this second-generation model…

  • Hot auction sees fierce bidding from investors

    [ad_1] A large property housing two dwellings in Mt Pritchard sold under the hammer, beating the reserve price by $50,000. All of the six bidders registered for Saturday’s auction at 34 Grainger Ave were investors — and four of them battled it out for the tenanted homes. Selling agent Graham Ball from Graham Ball Estate…

  • Hollywood-Inspired Cointreau Cocktails for Your Oscar Party

    Hollywood-Inspired Cointreau Cocktails for Your Oscar Party

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with Cointreau to share a few of our favorite Hollywood-themed drinks, and inspire you to mix up a new cocktail creation for your own—it could win you a trip to the Cannes International Film Festival! Ever since I was little, I have always loved the glitz and glamour of awards season. I…

  • Roger Federer, Belinda Bencic win back-to-back Hopman Cup title

    Roger Federer, Belinda Bencic win back-to-back Hopman Cup title

    [ad_1] Swiss pair Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic have stormed to a second consecutive Hopman Cup title over German pair Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber at RAC Arena. Federer and Bencic repeated the 2-1 scoreline which carried them to their first Hopman title at Perth’s unique mixed teams event 12 months earlier. The Swiss pair…

  • Epiphany 2019: What is Epiphany? What does it mean to Christians?

    Epiphany 2019: What is Epiphany? What does it mean to Christians?

    [ad_1] The feast of Epiphany is held on January 6, the day after Twelfth Night when Christmas officially comes to an end. The night before should be spent taking down all your festive firs and tinsel in order to avoid bad luck. There can be some confusion surrounding when Twelfth Night finishes. It depends on…

  • Sydney rents likely to continue dropping over 2019

    Sydney rents likely to continue dropping over 2019

    [ad_1] 2019 is shaping up to be a good year for tenants as increasing housing supply and falling demand force landlords to slash rents. Figures published this week showed rents for all types of homes, including units and houses, dropped 3 per cent over 2018 — but the falls were substantially higher in areas with…

  • Simply Recipes 2019 Meal Plan: January Week 2

    Simply Recipes 2019 Meal Plan: January Week 2

    [ad_1] This month, we welcome back Marta Rivera for more of her meal plans. Marta is a trained chef, mom of twins, and Army wife! I think I’m falling into the rhythm of 2019! One of the hardest things about the new year is feeling the need to keep all of my resolutions, but I know one…

  • Cincinnati Chili Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    Cincinnati Chili Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] Outside of Cincinnati, Cincinnati-style chili is known as “that weird cinnamon chili on spaghetti.” But around Cincinnati, it’s a way of life. There are well over 200 joints, called chili parlors, serving the stuff. Its legitimacy as chili is not up for debate. If chili can be green or white, why can’t it have…

  • James Herriot: Humble vet who put Yorkshire on the map

    James Herriot: Humble vet who put Yorkshire on the map

    [ad_1] HAPPY AT HIS WORK: Alf Wight, better known as James Herriot (Image: Herriot) THIRSK was once most famous for its race course, a medieval church and the 18th-century cricketer Thomas Lord. Then in 1970 a local vet wrote the first of eight books about the animals and the people who he met in the…

  • How to follow the TDU

    How to follow the TDU

    [ad_1] Australia’s greatest cycling race, the Santos Tour Down Under, is heading back to Channel 7, with some old and new faces leading the network’s exclusive TV and online coverage. The “voice of cycling”, Phil Liggett, returns to spearhead the broadcast of the 11-day Santos Festival of Cycling, which kicks off with the final stage…

  • Roger Federer gives Switzerland 1-0 lead in final

    Roger Federer gives Switzerland 1-0 lead in final

    [ad_1] German Angelique Kerber has levelled the Hopman Cup final against Switzerland at RAC Arena with a straight sets win against Belinda Bencic. Kerber held her nerve to claim the match of fluctuating fortunes 6-4 7-6 (8-6) and send the tie into a deciding mixed doubles. World No.2 Kerber looked to be heading for a…

  • Adelaide teenage girls under pressure from a growing selfie culture

    Adelaide teenage girls under pressure from a growing selfie culture

    [ad_1] Slender model Kendall Jenner and her voluptuous older sister Kim Kardashian are the two body types some South Australian teenage girls are feeling pressured to emulate in today’s selfie-obsessed culture. And when they inevitably can’t reach these body extremes, they’re calling themselves “fat”, “ugly” and “hideous”. “Teenage girls are telling us that if you’re…

  • Halifax’s refugee health clinic ‘stretching at the seams’ due to doctor shortage

    Halifax’s refugee health clinic ‘stretching at the seams’ due to doctor shortage

    [ad_1] Wait times are getting longer at Nova Scotia’s only refugee health clinic as it tries to find family doctors for a growing number of patients. The Newcomer Health Clinic in Halifax is supposed to transition patients to a permanent family doctor or nurse practitioner within two years, but that largely isn’t happening. A big reason is that there simply aren’t…

  • Lleyton Hewitt’s son Cruz just like his famous dad

    Lleyton Hewitt’s son Cruz just like his famous dad

    [ad_1] LONG blonde curls, a fearsome forehand and oodles of tennis ability – it was deja-vu for tennis fans, when Lleyton Hewitt and his son Cruz took to the court. Hewitt Senior, who unseated Roger Federer to win the Brisbane International in 2014, was back in town this week to challenge for a 2019 doubles…

  • MS patient in hospital since 2017 finally goes home

    MS patient in hospital since 2017 finally goes home

    [ad_1] An Ottawa woman confined to hospital because of a care worker shortage is finally being allowed to go home, months after doctors first said she could. Christine Benoit, 44, has multiple sclerosis and uses a motorized wheelchair. She’s been a patient at Saint-Vincent Hospital since having an operation for leg spasms in October 2017. Nearly a year later, in…

  • One more scorcher, but there’s relief on way

    One more scorcher, but there’s relief on way

    [ad_1] After a scorching start to 2019, Sydneysiders are feeling a cool relief as storms hit parts of NSW. Areas including Illawarra, Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Hornsby and Dural have been subjected to short-lived thunderstorms throughout the day while the CBD experienced lightning and heavy thunder. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Olenka Duma said the thunderstorms were…

  • The influencers: How Ottawa uses popular online hosts to get its messages out

    The influencers: How Ottawa uses popular online hosts to get its messages out

    [ad_1] Florence Lavoie is 22 years old, works at home producing and distributing French language videos on YouTube. It’s lightweight, slice-of-life stuff, mostly: tips on makeup, dating, shopping and diet (one September post ranking lip balm flavours picked up 34,000 views). She’s been posting videos online since age 10. Her bubbly, upbeat on-camera persona has earned her north of…

  • Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, BBL08, video, updates

    Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, BBL08, video, updates

    [ad_1] The Melbourne Stars have taken a home game to the Gold Coast, hosting the Sydney Thunder at Metricon Stadium. The Thunder are riding high with three wins from five matches at third in the competition on the back of Jos Buttler’s performance. The Stars are just on the edge of the top four, having…

  • Chinese rover powers up on moon mission

    Chinese rover powers up on moon mission

    [ad_1] All systems are go as a Chinese spacecraft and rover power up their observation equipment after making a first-ever landing on the far side of the moon, the Chinese National Space Administration said. The Jade Rabbit 2 rover has succeeded in establishing a digital transmission link with a relay satellite that sends data back…

  • ‘Safe supply’ program will distribute free opioids to entrenched users

    ‘Safe supply’ program will distribute free opioids to entrenched users

    [ad_1] Carissa Sutherland’s history with drugs is a lot like many others in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The 29-year-old started about 10 years ago with morphine and hydromorphone pills marketed under the brand name Dilaudid or “Dilly” as it’s known on the street. “I kind of just progressed more and more, and then I couldn’t get Dillies very much…

  • Simon Cowell age: How old is the star? Pictures from then and now

    Simon Cowell age: How old is the star? Pictures from then and now

    [ad_1] Simon Cowell is famous for his “nasty” TV persona as much as his incredible fortune. However, the TV star also has an incredibly illustrious career behind him as a music producer. Originally from London, he now resides in the UK city and Los Angeles and is considered one of the most influential figures in…

  • Grange house destroyed by fire

    Grange house destroyed by fire

    [ad_1] A contentious western suburbs home that has been the subject of several complaints to the local council has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Saturday morning. A blaze broke out at the Yorkshire St, Grange house just before 2am and it took 30 MFS firefighters about an hour…

  • Robo-doctors? How AI could do jobs we once thought couldn’t be automated

    Robo-doctors? How AI could do jobs we once thought couldn’t be automated

    [ad_1] Read Story Transcript A renaissance in artificial intelligence research has been driven by reimagining obstacles as “prediction problems,” according to a professor and author. “We never thought of driving as a prediction problem,” said Ajay Agrawal, co-author of Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence. “But we’ve now developed autonomous vehicles using prediction —…

  • Cancer symptoms: Four signs – pain, weight loss bleeding and swelling

    Cancer symptoms: Four signs – pain, weight loss bleeding and swelling

    [ad_1] Cancer is a disease where cells in the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. These cancerous cells can destroy healthy tissue, including orange, and spread to other parts of the body. More than 200 different types of cancer have been recorded. The four most common cancers in the UK are breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate…

  • The trends you need to monitor

    The trends you need to monitor

    [ad_1] UNDERSTANDING the trends that are shaping the financial sector will give you greater control over your savings and debts in 2019. The release of the banking royal commission’s final report in February is likely to toss up a few curve balls, but there are several other issues bubbling away. Here’s what to watch. INTEREST…

  • Search for missing kite surfer off Geraldton coast

    Search for missing kite surfer off Geraldton coast

    [ad_1] A land, sea and air search is under way in WA’s Mid West for a missing kite surfer. Matthew Wing, 48, was last seen at 2.30pm on Friday at Drummond Cove, north of Geraldton, and intended to kite surf north towards Coronation Beach. WA police say he was expected to arrive at Coronation Beach…

  • B.C. removes prescription drug deductibles for low-income residents

    B.C. removes prescription drug deductibles for low-income residents

    [ad_1] Health Minister Adrian Dix says British Columbia has taken a “long overdue step forward” to help lower-income households handle the cost of prescription drugs. Dix says deductibles and other payments have been eliminated for 240,000 families, meaning they no longer have to choose between paying for their medical needs or affording basics, such as…

  • Collision west of Kings Rd and Cross Keys Rd intersection

    Collision west of Kings Rd and Cross Keys Rd intersection

    [ad_1] Two weeks ago, Jatinder Singh Brar was celebrating his graduation with a Masters of Accounting. Today, his family is grieving another senseless loss on South Australia’s roads. Mr Brar, 25, was driving a delivery truck, which was run off the road by a female driver in a stolen car at Salisbury South on Friday.…

  • Vic sets voluntary euthanasia safeguards

    Vic sets voluntary euthanasia safeguards

    [ad_1] Victoria will control the lethal drug needed for voluntary euthanasia by making The Alfred hospital the only point of access. It is part of the safeguards in the scheme, The Age newspaper reports, citing state’s Acting Health Minister Martin Foley. “The Alfred is one of Victoria’s leading hospitals. Having a single point of access…

  • Nine police officer suicides prompt review from Ontario’s chief coroner

    Nine police officer suicides prompt review from Ontario’s chief coroner

    [ad_1] Nine police officer suicides in 2018 have prompted Ontario’s chief coroner to launch a review to determine what’s contributing to the unusually high number.  Chief Coroner for Ontario, Dirk Huyer, says some of the officer deaths were reported on and made public, but he heard from various sources there had been more. “When we looked deeper into the…

  • ebay: Rare Peter Rabbit 50p coin sells for £780 – but why?

    ebay: Rare Peter Rabbit 50p coin sells for £780 – but why?

    [ad_1] A Peter Rabbit 50p coin has sold on eBay for the huge sum of £780. The piece, from the 2017 collection, shows Peter Rabbit bounding along wearing his blue waistcoat. The coin features one of the most iconic images. Royal Mint said of the coin: “The Tale of Peter Rabbit was the first of…

  • Top 10 Food Destinations in 2019

    Top 10 Food Destinations in 2019

    [ad_1] Come January and we all want the same things: We want to cook more. To exercise more. To call Grandma more, say “no” more, read more. And travel more. Don’t tell my other New Year’s resolutions, but that one is my favorite. Traveling, for me, has never been about sights to see or museums…

  • How Carrie Fisher will be used posthumously in Star Wars IX

    How Carrie Fisher will be used posthumously in Star Wars IX

    [ad_1] Star Wars fans will be blown away by Carrie Fisher’s posthumous performance in the trilogy’s final film. In an appearance on Good Morning America, the late star’s brother Todd explained that Fisher’s scenes as Leia were created with unused footage — and they’re seriously good. “There’s a lot of minutes of footage. I don’t…

  • 10 Very Important Reasons Why I Love Living Alone

    10 Very Important Reasons Why I Love Living Alone

    [ad_1] Table for One is a column by Senior Editor Eric Kim, who loves cooking for himself—and only himself—and seeks to celebrate the beauty of solitude in its many forms. Four score and seven years ago, I had a roommate. He was terribly inconsiderate and somehow got peanut butter on everything in our apartment: the…

  • Governor’s Port Elliot coastal retreat oozes charm

    Governor’s Port Elliot coastal retreat oozes charm

    [ad_1] A slice of Port Elliot history is ripe for the taking with the former summer residence of Sir William Jervois offered to the market for the first time in 21 years. Built in 1864, the 3.5ha estate at 14-30 Waterport Rd was occupied by the former governor of South Australia between 1878 and 1879,…

  • For a Quick Weeknight Dinner, Make This Sweet Potato-Coconut Curry

    For a Quick Weeknight Dinner, Make This Sweet Potato-Coconut Curry

    [ad_1] I’m not big on making New Year’s resolutions, but I have one this year: Take more shortcuts in the kitchen. I’m not just talking about weeknight timesavers like buying pre-cut squash and rotisserie chickens, but also the simplest, smallest tweaks in prep or technique that can make the path to weeknight dinner faster, easier,…

  • Sweden patient tested for possible Ebola

    Sweden patient tested for possible Ebola

    [ad_1] A man is being treated in isolation at Sweden’s Uppsala University Hospital on suspicion of infection with Ebola after visiting Burundi, the regional authority says. The hospital’s chief medical officer said the young man had been in Burundi for around three weeks, and was exhibiting classic symptoms of haemorrhagic fever, including vomiting blood. Test…

  • 15 Recipes for Better Bring to Work Lunches

    15 Recipes for Better Bring to Work Lunches

    [ad_1] I need not tell you about all the benefits of bringing lunch to work. It’s typically way less expensive and there are infinite possibilities, compared to ordering the same sandwich or the same salad from the same spot every single day. But the reason I bring lunch to work is none of those. It’s…

  • Patient in Sweden being tested for Ebola after visiting Burundi

    Patient in Sweden being tested for Ebola after visiting Burundi

    [ad_1] A man is being treated in isolation at Sweden’s Uppsala University Hospital on suspicion of infection with Ebola after visiting Burundi, the regional authority said on Friday. The hospital’s chief medical officer said the young man had been in Burundi for around three weeks, and was exhibiting classic symptoms of hemorrhagic fever, including vomiting blood. Test results were expected…

  • Politicians caught in Germany data leak

    Politicians caught in Germany data leak

    [ad_1] German politicians at “all levels” have had their personal data and documents leaked online, the government says, amounting to hundreds of officials as well as other prominent figures. Politicians at the federal, state and European level had been affected, government spokeswoman Martina Fietz said on Friday, as state prosecutors announced they were looking into…

  • Rich & Exquisite Modern Rustic Home Interior

    Rich & Exquisite Modern Rustic Home Interior

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… A rich and exquisite interior awaits us inside this modern rustic luxury home tour, visualised by Buro511. Dark wood tone covers the walls of a massive open plan living space, coupled with a raw concrete fireplace towering to the rafters. Clerestory windows and double height panes create…

  • London Design Festival & Biennale Trend Report 2018

    London Design Festival & Biennale Trend Report 2018

    [ad_1] Trends from the London Design Festival and London Design Biennale 2018, by Emma Caselton, senior creative strategist at Seymour Powell This year’s London Design Festival spanned the capital, from South Kensington in the west to Brick Lane in the east. Running for a week (15-23) in September (Design Biennale 4-23 September, at Somerset…

  • How to Fold a Fitted Sheet

    How to Fold a Fitted Sheet

    [ad_1] I actually love folding laundry—when it’s fresh from the dryer, warm and smelling like mountain springs or a clean breeze. I burrow into my toasty pile before sorting through the socks and shirts and sheets. I listen to podcasts as I organize each article of clothing, ready to fit in my closet. It makes…

  • Delicious Artichoke Dip Recipe {Quick & Easy}

    Delicious Artichoke Dip Recipe {Quick & Easy}

    [ad_1] Quick and EASY hot artichoke dip! It only takes 15 minutes to make, and it’s such a crowd-pleaser. Make it with artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, and mayo! Photography Credit: Elise Bauer Have canned artichokes, mayonnaise, and Parm? That’s all you need for this quick and easy artichoke dip! Bake or Microwave Mix everything together…

  • China hits back at US travel advisory

    China hits back at US travel advisory

    [ad_1] China has hit back at a US travel advisory that urges American nationals to “exercise increased caution” when travelling in the Communist Party-ruled country. The advisory, which warns of the potential for arbitrary detentions, “cannot stand up to scrutiny”, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang on Friday, who noted that 2.3 million Americans visited…

  • Luxury penthouse the most popular in NSW

    Luxury penthouse the most popular in NSW

    [ad_1] Prospective buyers are looking for luxury to start 2019, with a penthouse in the Potts Point Omnia building the most viewed property on realestate.com.au over the past week. The opulent four-bedroom penthouse at 1903/226 Victoria St is spread across two floors and connected by a grand circular staircase. The amazing circular staircase.Source:Supplied The royal…

  • 2019 Horoscopes: Love life predictions for YOUR star sign this year

    2019 Horoscopes: Love life predictions for YOUR star sign this year

    [ad_1] The New Year kicked off on January 1 with the Sun in Capricorn and the Moon in Scorpio. The Sun will continue to journey through the constellation Capricornus until January 20 and then pass over into Aquarius. Astrologers believe these celestial movements, coupled with the inner machinations of the solar system, will have a…

  • German politicians’ data hacked

    German politicians’ data hacked

    [ad_1] Hackers have posted personal data from hundreds of German politicians from major parties including credit card details and mobile phone numbers, with Chancellor Angela Merkel among those affected, local media reports say. Germany’s BSI national cyber defence body met early on Friday after it received news of the hack, a spokesman told Reuters. Politicians…

  • Mitchell Starc, Tim Paine, Australia vs India

    Mitchell Starc, Tim Paine, Australia vs India

    [ad_1] Australian captain Tim Paine says Mitchell Starc is down on confidence, but has backed him to bounce back after the struggling paceman claimed an unwanted place in the nation’s cricketing record books. Starc entered the second day against India at the SCG needing just one more dismissal to become the 17th Australian to claim…

  • How to save money: Couple saved £400 each month with 5 simple steps

    How to save money: Couple saved £400 each month with 5 simple steps

    [ad_1] From losing weight to taking on the Veganuary challenge, there are a number of popular New Year’s Resolutions out there. And, after the often expensive Christmas period, many Britons are tightening their belts – with hundreds attempting to make 2019 the year that they get savvy with their finances. Perhaps then, it’s time to…

  • Later carer Nischal Ghimire farewelled at Adelaide memorial service

    Later carer Nischal Ghimire farewelled at Adelaide memorial service

    [ad_1] Mourners travelled from all over Australia to pay their respects and pray for the memory of a carer who drowned at a popular Adelaide beach. Almost 100 family and friends from the city’s small Nepalese community on Friday attended a memorial service for Nischal Ghimire, 22, who died last week. During the hour-long ceremony,…

  • Doctors warn blood pressure patients: Keep taking the pills

    Doctors warn blood pressure patients: Keep taking the pills

    [ad_1] The discovery has led to four batches of medication being withdrawn from pharmacies involving up to 165,000 pill packets. The drug, irbesartan hydrochlorothiazide, is designed to reduce high blood pressure, preventing strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. The affected products are feared to have possible contamination from N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), used widely in industrial processes including…

  • Five people taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash

    Five people taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash

    [ad_1] A SERIOUS crash that injured five people has caused delays on a major road north of Brisbane. The two-vehicle smash happened about 3pm at the intersection of Gympie Arterial and Linkfield roads, Bald Hills. Two people were taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, one with a shoulder injury and suspected spinal damage, and…

  • Meningococcal victim “a beautiful soul”

    Meningococcal victim “a beautiful soul”

    [ad_1] A Darwin woman who died from meningococcal disease on New Year’s Eve has been remembered as a “gorgeous sister” and “beautiful soul”. Mary-Ellen Hurley, who turned 34 last week, died hours after presenting at Palmerston hospital’s emergency department late on New Year’s Eve. She had become ill the day before she went to hospital…

  • New Cadbury Roses chocolate flavours ‘ruin’ Christmas for families

    New Cadbury Roses chocolate flavours ‘ruin’ Christmas for families

    [ad_1] Who doesn’t love sitting around with their family at Christmas and tucking into a delicious tub of Cadbury Roses? Judging from the uproar on social media — not Australians. Furious chocolate lovers have launched a campaign to “fix” the iconic festive treat, after the confectionary brand changed their flavours and “ruined” Christmas. More than…

  • Hobart temps reach 34C as cool change sweeps in

    Hobart temps reach 34C as cool change sweeps in

    [ad_1] UPDATED: A COOL change has moved through Hobart and will slowly travel up the East Coast for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Luke Johnston said Hobart Airport reached 36C at 12.30pm, then dropped to 25C within 15 minutes. Temperatures remain in the high 30s at Bushy Park,…

  • Queen Mother death: How did she die? Cause of death REVEALED

    Queen Mother death: How did she die? Cause of death REVEALED

    [ad_1] The Queen Mother died at the age of 101 on March 30, 2002. She was the longest-living member of the royal family in British history, having reached 101 years and 328 days. She died in her sleep at the Royal Lodge in Berkshire – near Windsor Castle. Her eldest and only surviving daughter, Queen…

  • Melbourne property experts reveal the mistakes to avoid in 2019

    Melbourne property experts reveal the mistakes to avoid in 2019

    [ad_1] Mistakes can be costly in the property market. Especially during a correction. We’ve asked Melbourne real estate experts what errors homebuyers and sellers need avoid to make the most of 2019. RELATED: Melbourne real estate experts reveal what to expect in 2019 Melbourne market downturn ‘could become bigger’ in 2019 after record fall to…

  • Australian cricket ODI squad shock selections: Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon

    Australian cricket ODI squad shock selections: Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon

    [ad_1] Usman Khawaja has earned a recall to Australia’s one-day side for this month’s three-match series against India, after almost two years on the outer. Khawaja will be given the chance to press his claims for a spot in Australia’s World Cup squad in England this winter, while Chris Lynn, D’Arcy Short and Travis Head…

  • Easter 2019: When is Easter this year? When does it fall?

    Easter 2019: When is Easter this year? When does it fall?

    [ad_1] With January in full swing and Christmas already a distant memory, many of us are already looking forward to the next break from work. The Easter bank holiday moves around each year so takes a bit more careful planning for busy diaries. The Christian festival has two bank holidays, Good Friday and Easter Monday,…

  • 101-year-old woman dies after disease

    101-year-old woman dies after disease

    [ad_1] A 101-year-old woman has died after contracting meningococcal disease — the first case of the disease in SA this year. The woman from rural South Australia came down with the W strain of the disease. Multiple people who were in contact with the woman have been identified and 12 have been given antibiotics as…

  • Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney weather: Record-breaking temperatures due

    Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney weather: Record-breaking temperatures due

    [ad_1] People across much of southeast Australia have been warned that “killer” conditions today could break records for maximum temperatures and exceed heat health thresholds. Melbourne’s CBD is forecast to get well above 40C today; Tullamarine Airport could reach 44C, Bendigo 45C and towns along the Murray River 46C as the summer heatwave reaches it…

  • A New Cultural Programme for Plymouth

    A New Cultural Programme for Plymouth

    [ad_1] Plymouth is raising the bar for culture and tourism, launching the pilot for a major new art biennial, and building a £37m museum and contemporary art gallery. But will that be enough to reverse decades of economic decline? Veronica Simpson reports Another autumn, another art biennial; another city bidding to reframe people’s perceptions…

  • Fuel tanker on fire on M1 Princes Motorway

    Fuel tanker on fire on M1 Princes Motorway

    [ad_1] Traffic has been brought to a standstill as firefighters struggle to get a fuel tanker fire under control. The 36,000-litre tanker burst into flames on the M1 Princes Motorway at West Wollongong at about 9am. Dark plumes of smoke have spread through the air, impacting visibility. The flames are also impacting nearby bushland and…

  • Part of the landscape: Arvo Pärt Centre by Nieto Sobejano

    Part of the landscape: Arvo Pärt Centre by Nieto Sobejano

    [ad_1] With the Arvo Pärt Centre, Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos has orchestrated a musical legacy in the heart of an Estonian forest Words by Clare Farrow The call from the Arvo Pärt Centre Foundation to enter an international competition in Estonia came in 2014 in the form of a video: cinematic footage filmed by drones…

  • NBA All-Star voting update, Ben Simmons numbers, Luka Doncic starting, how to vote in NBA All-Star

    NBA All-Star voting update, Ben Simmons numbers, Luka Doncic starting, how to vote in NBA All-Star

    [ad_1] Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James and Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo led the first fan balloting updates announced Friday for next month’s NBA All-Star Game. Los Angeles Lakers star playmaker James received the most votes with 1,083,363 to pace the Western Conference frontcourt while Milwaukee Bucks forward Antetokounmpo led the Eastern Conference with…

  • Radiation equipment may not have correctly targeted 25 cervical cancer patients

    Radiation equipment may not have correctly targeted 25 cervical cancer patients

    [ad_1] The Juravinski Cancer Centre says 25 cervical cancer patients may not have received radiation in the exact location where it was intended due to the wrong length of equipment used for treatment. The announcement impacts cervical cancer patients who had a specific form of radiation therapy called brachytherapy, or BT, at the Juravinski Cancer Centre…

  • ‘Low-carb’ diets labelled unhealthy and you may not even lose weight

    ‘Low-carb’ diets labelled unhealthy and you may not even lose weight

    [ad_1] Cutting the carbs is damaging the nation’s health (Image: Getty Images) Confusion over “bad” foods such as bread, potatoes and pasta is putting overweight people off slimming. And, as a result, they stay fat and at risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other life-threatening conditions. New year resolutions to lose weight with low-carb diets…

  • Greg Norman spotted on Sunshine Coast

    Greg Norman spotted on Sunshine Coast

    [ad_1] GREG Norman has spruiked the Sunshine Coast’s pure tourism appeal to the world during a cherished festive season escape with wife Kirsten. The golf great admits he’d buy a plot on the Sunshine Coast ahead of the Gold Coast if he ever decided to set up home in Queensland again. The Shark has Trump’s…

  • Property for sale: Five bed UK home for £35,000 with a HUGE catch

    Property for sale: Five bed UK home for £35,000 with a HUGE catch

    [ad_1] A property for sale in Clarendon Road, Morecambe, is on sale for a very cheap price. The five bedroom property is listed on Zoopla for £35,000. However, market stats show the average estimated value for a house nearby is £108,755. The home has been listed by Lancastrian Estates, so why is it so cheap?…

  • Thailand braces for powerful storm

    Thailand braces for powerful storm

    [ad_1] Ferry services and flights have been suspended and evacuations have begun in Thailand ahead of a powerful tropical storm expected to pound southern beach resorts. Rain is already falling around the Gulf of Thailand and torrential downpours, strong winds and rough seas are expected in 16 provinces when Tropical storm Pabuk makes its expected…

  • US and Mike Pompeo warns Iran against missile launches

    US and Mike Pompeo warns Iran against missile launches

    [ad_1] The United States warned Iran against pursuing planned space launches and asked it to cease all ballistic missile activity. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran had announced plans to launch in the coming months three rockets, called Space Launch Vehicles (SLV), which he said incorporate ballistic missile technology. “The United States will not…

  • A Dozen 5-Ingredient Meals That’ll Get You Back in the Cooking Game

    A Dozen 5-Ingredient Meals That’ll Get You Back in the Cooking Game

    [ad_1] Maybe you’ve been eating leftovers for the fourth day in a row. Or you’re finally getting back home from staying with family. Heck, it could be that you’re looking to catch your breath before actually diving into 2019. It’s just that time of year. We’re all ready for change, and to get back into…

  • No sex drive: How to increase low libido – eat this food

    No sex drive: How to increase low libido – eat this food

    [ad_1] No sex drive is a mood killer in the bedroom and can cause relationship issues for many. If you are worried about persistent erectile dysfunction you should see a doctor, but there are some small steps you can take to change your sexual health. This can include changing the food you eat, and adding…

  • Take a look inside Adelaide’s quirkiest listings of 2018

    Take a look inside Adelaide’s quirkiest listings of 2018

    [ad_1] Adelaide’s property market has been graced by some truly weird and wonderful homes throughout 2018 – some of which are still for sale. Here are our top five picks of quirky listings. All aboard for Australia’s most unusual listing 38-40 Riddoch St, Penola Status: for sale. Price: $700,000 It’s unusual, unique and perhaps a…

  • 3 Beautiful Small Apartment Interiors [Includes Layout]

    3 Beautiful Small Apartment Interiors [Includes Layout]

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Embarking upon the interior design of an extra small space can be a real challenge but sometimes it’s within strict constraints that creative teams concoct the most interesting solutions. To achieve a high level of comfort and style over a restricted floor area requires a little –…

  • Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

    Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

    [ad_1] 1 Prepare the squash for steaming: Lay the squash on its side on a cutting board — you can hold onto it with a kitchen towel for extra stability. Slice off the stem, then cut the squash in half through the middle, where the thinner neck meets the larger bottom. Cut each section in…

  • Cyclone Penny upgraded to category 2

    Cyclone Penny upgraded to category 2

    [ad_1] Cyclone Penny has been upgraded to a category two, with the system currently located well off the Queensland coast and over the Coral Sea. Bureau of Meteorology ffficials say Penny is expected to slow down and then curve back towards the east coast of Queensland over the weekend. The cyclone is predicted to weaken…

  • Brains more easily remember with drawings than written notes

    Brains more easily remember with drawings than written notes

    [ad_1] Older adults have been found to be just as adept as younger people when it comes to recalling new information, as long as they draw what they’re trying to remember. That was the finding of a recent Canadian study, which supports previous research showing that drawing aids memory better than writing notes or than picturing something in your mind or…

  • Rare coins: The limited edition coins being issued in 2019

    Rare coins: The limited edition coins being issued in 2019

    [ad_1] Coin collectors will no doubt be scouring eBay over the next few months for a chance to snap up four new limited edition coins being released by the Royal Mint. After the frenzy caused by the Beatrix Potter coins, the Kew Gardens coin, and the Paddington Bear 50p, the Royal Mint have made some…

  • Blair Cottrell’s right-wing extremist group on ASIO radar

    Blair Cottrell’s right-wing extremist group on ASIO radar

    [ad_1] Right-wing groups promising to unleash a Cronulla-style race riot on Melbourne this weekend are on the national intelligence agency’s radar, with growing fears of the threat posed by a new breed of homegrown extremists. Community tension is at boiling point in the Victorian capital, with a number of so-called ‘patriots’ planning at meet at…

  • Meningococcal disease kills Darwin woman within 24 hours

    Meningococcal disease kills Darwin woman within 24 hours

    [ad_1] UPDATE: A Darwin woman has died just 24 hours after contracting meningococcal disease. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) Darwin confirmed the woman, in her 30s, passed away on New Year’s Eve at the Palmerston Regional Hospital. CDC director Vicki Krause said she was saddened by the death. “This is a reminder it’s a…

  • Bloated stomach pain: Add these five foods to your diet to improve gut health

    Bloated stomach pain: Add these five foods to your diet to improve gut health

    [ad_1] A bloated stomach usually happens after eating foods which are difficult for the digestive system to digest. Cutting out bloat-inducing foods, such as fatty foods, gassy vegetables and processed carbohydrates, can help relieve this, but consuming other foods that are beneficial to gut health can also help. Maintaining a healthy gut will not only…

  • Australia vs India cricket, Sydney Test: ‘Disgraceful’ crowd slammed

    Australia vs India cricket, Sydney Test: ‘Disgraceful’ crowd slammed

    [ad_1] India dominated day one at the SCG as it pursued a historic series win in Australia. Powered by Cheteshwar Pujara’s 130 not out, the tourists reached 4/303 at stumps. Here are the major talking points from the day’s play. ‘DISGRACEFUL’: SYDNEYSIDERS SLAMMED Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was among those to criticise sections of…

  • Adelaide Lightning making play for finals

    Adelaide Lightning making play for finals

    [ad_1] With four games left in the WNBL season, Adelaide Lightning needs to win two of those matches to secure a spot in the finals for the first time since 2013. You would expect the first of those wins to be chalked up on Friday when the Lightning takes on the bottom-placed Sydney Uni Flames…

  • Weight loss diet plan: Woman loses SIX stone with Slimming World

    Weight loss diet plan: Woman loses SIX stone with Slimming World

    [ad_1] From the Keto diet plan to living a Paleo lifestyle, there’s no shortage of options out there for ways to try shift the pounds. While upping your exercise and eating a balanced, healthy diet is what comes widely recommended, some diet plans can help dieters to kickstart their weight loss. However, Jodie Rigby-Mee, 32,…

  • Mark Kingsman dead at 54: Football world reacts

    Mark Kingsman dead at 54: Football world reacts

    [ad_1] Brisbane Roar has sent condolences to the family and friends of its former managing director Mark Kingsman who died after jet-skiing off the Queensland coast. Kingsman, 54, was possibly suffering a medical episode when he fell from his jet ski off South Stradbroke Island on Wednesday, with police investigating for the coroner. Brisbane Roar…

  • John Morris appointed Cronulla Sharks NRL coach, replaces Shane Flanagan

    John Morris appointed Cronulla Sharks NRL coach, replaces Shane Flanagan

    [ad_1] Cronulla have begun to look at life without Shane Flanagan after installing John Morris as the lone interim coach of the NRL side. Morris and fellow assistant Jim Dymock were appointed caretakers when Flanagan was sensationally deregistered by the NRL for dealing with the club while suspended in 2014. It remains unclear whether Flanagan…

  • State pension UK: How much will you get? How to increase your payments

    State pension UK: How much will you get? How to increase your payments

    [ad_1] The amount of state pension you receive when you reach state pension age relies on a number of factors. These include how much national insurance you have paid and also when you were born. Can you increase your state pension?  Pension experts at PensionBee revealed to Express.co.uk how you can boost your pension pot.…

  • Cities swelter in 40C plus heat

    Cities swelter in 40C plus heat

    [ad_1] Australia, it’s about to get super gross out there with 36 hours of “intense heat”. Both Adelaide and Melbourne are set to see temperatures north of 40C over the next couple of days — that’s record-breaking levels of heat which, in some cases, haven’t been seen for three years. Further inland, 46C or even…

  • Joel Embiid Ben Simmons relationship questioned after rebound clash

    Joel Embiid Ben Simmons relationship questioned after rebound clash

    [ad_1] Stay out of the paint, Ben. Sixers star Joel Embiid had a rare flare-up at teammate Ben Simmons in Wednesday’s win against the Clippers after an accidental elbow ignited Embiid. During the third quarter of the 119-113 win, Embiid went up for what appeared to be an uncontested rebound after Clippers guard Avery Bradley’s…

  • Michael Anastassiades: ‘Working for yourself is the ultimate test’

    Michael Anastassiades: ‘Working for yourself is the ultimate test’

    [ad_1] Designer Michael Anastassiades shares the top 10 lessons he’s learned since opening his own design studio with Pamela Buxton 1. The Royal College of Art (RCA) changed everything for me.  I’d come to London to study civil engineering rather than something more creative because my parents said I needed to do something that…

  • Tom Brady lost $5 million in contract bonuses

    Tom Brady lost $5 million in contract bonuses

    [ad_1] Tom Brady bet on himself this season and lost big. As part of a series of team-friendly deals the three-time MVP has taken from the New England Patriots, Brady had $5 million in performance bonuses built into his contract for 2018 — and he will receive exactly none of that money. Brady was in…

  • $3,000 for a baby crib? Parents with disabilities face expensive options

    $3,000 for a baby crib? Parents with disabilities face expensive options

    [ad_1] When Michael Coady and his wife decided they wanted to have a baby, he immediately started doing research. Coady has incomplete quadriplegia from a fractured vertebra, and he knew that raising his child would require an extra layer of planning. But he quickly discovered that buying accessible gear that would adapt to his wheelchair…

  • The 9 Best Delray Beach Restaurants, According to a Local

    The 9 Best Delray Beach Restaurants, According to a Local

    [ad_1] One might think growing up in Delray Beach, Florida would be paradise. You’re 10 minutes (or less) from the beach, one hour from Miami, and the locals (like me!) are friendly and laid-back. Instead, I dreamed of living in New York City, with its 24-hour hustle and bustle, changing seasons, and endless run of…

  • US officials meet with Paul Whelan, held in Russia on spy claims

    US officials meet with Paul Whelan, held in Russia on spy claims

    [ad_1] US consular officials have been given access to an American ex-Marine arrested in Moscow accused of espionage, the Russian foreign ministry said on Wednesday. The consular visit took place five days after 48-year-old Paul Whelan was detained in the Russian capital last Friday. “Russia has given America consular access to US citizen Paul Whelan,”…

  • Adelaide property market ends 2018 on a high, report shows

    Adelaide property market ends 2018 on a high, report shows

    [ad_1] Adelaide house prices ended 2018 on a high despite the nation’s overall property market reporting its biggest slump since the global financial crisis. The South Australian capital recorded an annual growth of 1.3 per cent – according to CoreLogic’s December hedonic home value index – with the average home now selling for $434,924. Hobart,…

  • Quirky Colourful Interior With Unique Lighting Schemes

    Quirky Colourful Interior With Unique Lighting Schemes

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Belonging to a proud pair of grandparents, the interior of this townhouse may be considered a little out of the ordinary for the more mature mindset that comes at this stage of life. The first concept from the designers at Art Group was for a strict classical…

  • Low-carb or low-fat diet? No clear winner emerges for weight loss

    Low-carb or low-fat diet? No clear winner emerges for weight loss

    [ad_1] Bacon and black coffee for breakfast, or oatmeal and bananas? If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among friends and family about how best to do it. It seems like everyone has an opinion, and new fads emerge every year. Two major…

  • Warts treatment: Remove verruca and virus infection with socks

    Warts treatment: Remove verruca and virus infection with socks

    [ad_1] Warts are small lumps that often develop on the hands or feet, according to the NHS. They’re caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, and are more likely to affect children and teenagers than adults. Warts are very common, and most people will develop at least one wart on their body at some…

  • Police slammed over Google Maps search

    Police slammed over Google Maps search

    [ad_1] After Darrell Simon set off on his usual morning bike ride from his partner’s bushland home in November 2014, there was an excruciating wait for answers which lasted more than 18 months. It was a time when those close to the 46-year-old from Laidley, between Brisbane and Toowoomba, just wanted to know what happened…

  • Low libido: Five tips to boost libido and improve your sex drive

    Low libido: Five tips to boost libido and improve your sex drive

    [ad_1] A loss of libido can be caused by many things, from stress and anxiety to sexual or underlying health problems. If you are finding a decrease in your sex drive, you could look at your lifestyle and personal things going on in your life to see if something in particular could be causing it.…

  • Six dead after carriages hit by objects from freight train

    Six dead after carriages hit by objects from freight train

    [ad_1] Six people have been killed in a train accident on a bridge in Denmark. A severe storm initially made it difficult for emergency services to reach the train, which was halted on the Great Belt fixed link between Zealand and Fyn, Denmark’s two major islands. The passenger train, heading towards the capital Copenhagen, was…

  • Tailem Bend Scout Jamboree begins with more than 10,000 scouts

    Tailem Bend Scout Jamboree begins with more than 10,000 scouts

    [ad_1] South Australia’s ninth largest town is springing up as 8500 Scouts and their 2200 leaders begin arriving on Thursday for the 25th Australian Scout Jamboree. Heading for Tailem Bend Motorsports Park, the Scouts, aged 11-14, are gearing up for 10 days of adventures in 150 different activities. Along with the 700 South Australians, Scouts…

  • Kelsey Berreth murder case: Frazee solicited fiancee’s murder

    Kelsey Berreth murder case: Frazee solicited fiancee’s murder

    [ad_1] A man charged with the suspected murder of his flying instructor fiancee tried to have her killed multiple times in the three months before her mysterious disappearance, police allege. Patrick Frazee, 32, was arrested at his mother’s Colorado ranch on Monday after weeks of speculation over the fate of 29-year-old Kelsey Berreth, who gave…

  • High blood pressure symptoms: Signs of hypertension include nosebleeds

    High blood pressure symptoms: Signs of hypertension include nosebleeds

    [ad_1] High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. Left untreated, high blood pressure can develop into some deadly complications, including heart attacks and strokes. You…

  • Experience luxurious family living, in the heart of Hyde Park

    Experience luxurious family living, in the heart of Hyde Park

    [ad_1] Set on a 789sqm block, this five-bedroom property at 6 Penong St, Hyde Park has potential as a family home or as a knockdown project for better use of the allotment. The classic front entry reveals the master suite to one side, with a spacious built-in robe and ensuite, with a shower, a vanity…

  • Roger Federer spotted relaxing at Hotel Rottnest pub

    Roger Federer spotted relaxing at Hotel Rottnest pub

    [ad_1] His quokka selfie remains the most famous in Rottnest Island history and has been championed for sparking a tourist rush at the holiday hotspot. So, it’s little surprise that when tennis star Roger Federer visits the island’s watering holes, staff like to make a little extra fuss for the him. A day after taking…

  • Mother accused of killing baby son in Adelaide seeking bail

    Mother accused of killing baby son in Adelaide seeking bail

    [ad_1] An Adelaide mother accused of murdering her baby son is seeking release from custody into the care of relatives, a court has heard.Michelle Allison Beal, 40, is alleged to have killed her nine week-old son Robert Maxwell Plew, in their western-suburbs home one morning in December. Western District detectives charged Beal, a mother of…

  • Anthony Mundine puts rematch ultimatum to Jeff Horn

    Anthony Mundine puts rematch ultimatum to Jeff Horn

    [ad_1] Anthony Mundine is gunning for a rematch with Jeff Horn and promises his surprise backflip from retirement isn’t a cash grab. The polarising Aussie boxer declared Horn was the night’s superior fighter after being knocked out in 96 seconds in November. He then confidently announced his retirement from boxing after almost 20 years in…

  • Toddler dies after Vic tractor accident

    Toddler dies after Vic tractor accident

    [ad_1] A toddler has died after being struck by a tractor trailer in Victoria. Paramedics were called to a private property in Naringal, near Warrnambool in the southwest of the state, about 11am on Wednesday. The child suffered fatal injuries and police and WorkSafe are investigating the circumstances of the death. [ad_2] Source link

  • Australian shares set to slide on first trading day of 2019

    Australian shares set to slide on first trading day of 2019

    [ad_1] Australian shares are set to slide on the first trading day of 2019, while a late rise on Wall Street couldn’t steer the market away from its worst year since 2008. Most major markets were closed on January 1, with the SPI200 futures contract last trading at 5561.0, 46 points or 0.81 per cent…

  • Adelaide’s cheapest and most expensive rental suburbs

    Adelaide’s cheapest and most expensive rental suburbs

    [ad_1] Adelaide renters could save more than $32,000 a year if they are prepared to swap up-market suburbs for their more affordable neighbours, new data shows. According to realestate.com.au, Adelaide’s northern suburbs, including Elizabeth Grove, Davoren Park and Smithfield Plains, offer a rental house price difference of up to $630 a week, or $32,760 a…

  • Ex-Steelers star Ryan Clark turns on ‘monster’ Antonio Brown

    Ex-Steelers star Ryan Clark turns on ‘monster’ Antonio Brown

    [ad_1] The headache the Steelers are experiencing now is of their own doing, according to someone who witnessed the causes. The feud that is now enveloping Pittsburgh — Antonio Brown reportedly fighting with Ben Roethlisberger in practice last week, then skipping the rest of the week’s practices, then missing the finale Sunday as the team…

  • Stop smoking: Five tips to help you quit smoking in the new year

    Stop smoking: Five tips to help you quit smoking in the new year

    [ad_1] Smoking has been scientifically proven to raise the risk of having a stroke, developing heart disease and certain cancers. According to the NHS, around 85 per cent of lung cancer cases are related to smoking cigarettes. Each new year, many people vow to quit smoking in a bid to lead a healthier lifestyle, but…

  • Donald Trump’s bizarre all-caps new year’s Twitter message

    Donald Trump’s bizarre all-caps new year’s Twitter message

    [ad_1] For many, the New Year presents an opportunity for introspection and vows of self-improvement. Not so for US President Donald Trump, who kicked off 2019 in characteristically belligerent fashion, tweeting an all-caps message to his critics, telling them to “CALM DOWN AND ENJOY THE RIDE.” “HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING THE HATERS AND…

  • How to live longer: How many avocados should you eat per week?

    How to live longer: How many avocados should you eat per week?

    [ad_1] Avocados have risen with popularity over the last few years, becoming a fashionable food that can boost health. But are they really that healthy? According to dietician Juliette Kellow and Dr Sarah Brewer in their book ‘Eat Better Live Longer: Understand What Your Body Needs to Stay Healthy’, avocados have a range of health…

  • Man drives Mercedes into foreigners

    Man drives Mercedes into foreigners

    [ad_1] At least four people have been injured when a man intentionally drove into a crowd of people in western Germany in what appears to have been an attack directed at foreigners, police say. The 50-year-old driver of a Mercedes rammed into a crowd in the centre of Bottrop minutes into the new year, Muenster…

  • Best Swedish Meatballs Recipe & Easy Dip (Party Food Ideas)

    Best Swedish Meatballs Recipe & Easy Dip (Party Food Ideas)

    [ad_1] If your New Year’s resolution was to make more crowd-pleasing dishes, well, you’re in luck. We’re back with a shiny new update on our latest contest, The Recipe You’re Asked to Bring to Every Gathering. Last time we checked in, we were sharing five dynamite dishes for any event. We took things back to…

  • Federer’s Swiss roll Serena in battle for the ages

    Federer’s Swiss roll Serena in battle for the ages

    [ad_1] The battle for the ages between Roger Federer and Serena Williams ended with victory for the Swiss legend, respect on both sides of the net – and an epic selfie. The much anticipated mixed-doubles clash had plenty riding on it, with Federer and Williams’ earlier singles victories meaning the Switzerland-USA tie hung on the…

  • One-Pot Chicken Chile Soup; or, How to Raise a Good Eater

    One-Pot Chicken Chile Soup; or, How to Raise a Good Eater

    [ad_1] Good food is worth a thousand words—sometimes more. In My Family Recipe, a writer shares the story of a single dish that’s meaningful to them and their loved ones. In the online cookbook that my parents have kept since 1997, my mom sums up our relaxed holiday tradition in one neat, cheerful sentence: “We…

  • Eight trapped all night on fairground ride

    Eight trapped all night on fairground ride

    [ad_1] French firefighters had to rescue eight New Year revellers who were trapped high in the air on a broken fairground ride for more than eight hours overnight. The three adults and five teenagers – the youngest aged 13 – were stuck about 52 metres above the ground in the city of Rennes in western…

  • Korean Dduk Guk Rice Cake Soup Recipe

    Korean Dduk Guk Rice Cake Soup Recipe

    [ad_1] When you’re a kid, age really matters. “How old are you?” an adult might ask. “Nine-and-a-half,” you’d answer, emphasizing the half. I remember even quarters were a big deal―each day counted that brought you closer to the next year. That is precisely why I LOVED being asked for my Korean age when I was…

  • Eczema treatment: Prevent dry, itchy skin with jojoba oil moisturiser

    Eczema treatment: Prevent dry, itchy skin with jojoba oil moisturiser

    [ad_1] Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked, according to the NHS. It most often appears in children before their first birthday, but could also develop in later life. Symptoms vary between small patches of dry skin, and large areas of red and inflammation skin all…

  • How to Fry an Egg

    How to Fry an Egg

    [ad_1] A perfectly fried egg is no mystery—it just takes a bit of practice in order to achieve mastery. Here’s how to do it right, every time, with step by step instructions and photos. Continue reading “How to Fry an Egg” » [ad_2] Source link

  • Baby boy rescued from rubble after gas explosion

    Baby boy rescued from rubble after gas explosion

    [ad_1] Russian rescuers on Tuesday pulled a baby boy alive from the ruins of an apartment block that collapsed in a gas explosion more than a day earlier, killing at least seven people and leaving dozens missing. “The rescuers heard crying. The baby was saved by being in a cradle and warmly wrapped up,” Chelyabinsk…

  • 51 Garden Statues To Add An Artistic Touch To Your Outdoor Decor

    51 Garden Statues To Add An Artistic Touch To Your Outdoor Decor

    [ad_1] Think of them as art for your garden. Garden statues are the perfect accessory to enhance and intensify the intended mood of an outdoor space or sunroom. Whether you are looking to infuse your backyard with a bit of humor, balance the composition of your landscaping, or draw attention to specific aspects of your…

  • Roger Federer, Serena Williams play in Hopman Cup mixed doubles, GOATs

    Roger Federer, Serena Williams play in Hopman Cup mixed doubles, GOATs

    [ad_1] The highly-anticipated clash between Roger Federer and Serena Williams has become a reality after both champions won their respective singles ties. The man with the most men’s Grand Slam titles in history, Federer cruised through American Frances Tiafoe in 57 minutes in a 6-4 6-1 victory. Williams, the woman with the second most women’s…

  • Batty case constable’s death shocks friends and family

    Batty case constable’s death shocks friends and family

    [ad_1] A senior police officer who helped Rosie Batty through the aftermath of her son Luke’s murder has died, shocking friends and family. Leading Senior Constable Paul Topham was a key part of a coronial inquest into the 11-year-old’s death and was praised for his efforts during the matter. Police Association Secretary Wayne Gatt said…

  • Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew: Why their wedding was so different

    Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew: Why their wedding was so different

    [ad_1] Sarah Ferguson, 59, and Prince Andrew, 58, got married in 1986 after just one year of dating. The couple separated in 1992 before officially divorcing in 1996, but they have since remained amicable and even still live together at the Royal Lodge in Windsor. Their wedding was an extravagant occasion, paving the way for the…

  • City spot cool and casual

    City spot cool and casual

    [ad_1] THE Mayfair Hotel on King William St is opening today a new bistro/bar space that fills a gap in its offering. While the Mayflower restaurant, headed by Bethany Finn, offers high-end dining, and the Hennessey bar does cocktails with aplomb, the hotel saw an opportunity to add a venue that offers relaxed dining and…

  • Pension age: How to find out when you’ll receive your State Pension

    Pension age: How to find out when you’ll receive your State Pension

    [ad_1] For those lucky enough to be nearing retirement, or at least discussing the possibilities for your retirement, you may be regularly checking your State Pension age in case of any changes. The State Pension age is the earliest age you can start receiving your State Pension. This age may be different from the age…

  • Man, 34, drowns at Clovelly beach after desperate CPR attempts

    Man, 34, drowns at Clovelly beach after desperate CPR attempts

    [ad_1] The first day of 2019 has turned out to be a tragic one, with two drownings in beaches in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and Queensland’s Moreton Bay. A 34-year-old man was pulled unconscious from the water at Clovelly Beach, 8km south of Sydney’s CBD, just before 2pm on Tuesday. A doctor, already at the scene,…

  • Child injured, horse killed in car crash

    Child injured, horse killed in car crash

    [ad_1] A 10-year-old girl has escaped serious injury after the horse she was riding galloped into the path of an oncoming vehicle at Port Lincoln. The girl was riding the horse along Old Chapman Rd, about 4.30pm on Tuesday, when the horse ran on to the road and into a car. Police and SA Ambulance…

  • Eugenie Bouchard opens up on ‘crazy’ social media, online world

    Eugenie Bouchard opens up on ‘crazy’ social media, online world

    [ad_1] Eugenie Bouchard admits that social media can make you “crazy”, and tries not to get too wrapped up in the online world. In the age of Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, athletes are able to offer fans a window into their lives like never before, while such applications are also important marketing tools to leverage…

  • Tokyo car ramming injures nine NYE revellers in Japan

    Tokyo car ramming injures nine NYE revellers in Japan

    [ad_1] Nine people were hurt, one seriously, when a man deliberately ploughed his car into crowds celebrating New Year’s Eve along a famous Tokyo street, police and media said Tuesday. With an “intent to murder”, 21-year-old Kazuhiro Kusakabe drove a small vehicle into Takeshita Street in Tokyo’s fashion district of Harajuku at 10 minutes past…

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    New Year’s Eve Traditions – New Year’s Food Around the World

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    Floyd Mayweather defeats Tenshin Nasukawa in New Year’s exhibition

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    How celebs fared in 2018

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    New Year’s Eve drug warning after Josh Tam death

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    Vladimir Putin seeks to gain influence in 2019, say experts

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  • B.C. nurse hopeful Ebola outbreak in Congo can be contained soon

    B.C. nurse hopeful Ebola outbreak in Congo can be contained soon

    [ad_1] The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has already claimed hundreds of lives, and Red Cross volunteers from all over the world are flocking to central Africa to help fight the epidemic — including a nurse practitioner from B.C.’s Interior. The outbreak was officially declared in August and is complicated by ongoing conflicts in the region. Despite…

  • Brampton, Ont. woman searching for the recipient of her son’s heart

    Brampton, Ont. woman searching for the recipient of her son’s heart

    [ad_1] A Brampton woman is on a mission to find the man who received the gift of her son’s heart earlier this year. Sharon Vandrish’s journey began back in September 2017, when doctors told her that they were going to unplug her son, Keerin Reid, from life support. He was 23 years old. Keerin had been in hospital…

  • Moscow snubs call to free Ukraine sailors

    Moscow snubs call to free Ukraine sailors

    [ad_1] Russia has dismissed a statement by the leaders of France and Germany accusing it of using military force and carrying out illegitimate checks on Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea. In asking Moscow on Friday to release 24 Ukrainian sailors captured last month near the Kerch Strait, which adjoins Crimea and gives Ukrainian ports…

  • Queen Elizabeth II news: Inside the Queen’s EXTREME fashion lengths

    Queen Elizabeth II news: Inside the Queen’s EXTREME fashion lengths

    [ad_1] Queen Elizabeth II has been the monarch for 65 years, and in that time has attended thousands of royal engagements. The Queen always looks perfectly polished while carrying out any visits of state. Whether it is her perfect hair, makeup or ensemble, nothing is ever out of place. However, this look does not come…

  • Easy Vegetarian Chili with Mushrooms Recipe

    Easy Vegetarian Chili with Mushrooms Recipe

    [ad_1] With a well-stocked pantry, this Vegetarian Chili is an easy weeknight meal! Let it simmer while you set the table, unload the dishwasher, or relax on the couch. Loaded with beans, tomatoes, and spices, it’s a good one to add to your chili rotation. Photography Credit: Alison Bickel Vegan chili is my favorite pantry…

  • Empty nesters focus attention on Warriewood

    Empty nesters focus attention on Warriewood

    [ad_1] Cashed-up empty nesters who have sold their family home are among the most active buyers at the moment. They are also in the box seat with vendors. A clutch of townhouses in Warriewood have been built with them in mind, plus also some upgraders, and half have sold. Simon Gourlay, of Domain Residential, said…

  • Simply Recipes 2019 Meal Plan: January Week 1

    Simply Recipes 2019 Meal Plan: January Week 1

    [ad_1] This month, we welcome back Marta Rivera for more of her meal plans. Marta is a trained chef, mom of twins, and Army wife! Happy New Year from my family to yours! I don’t know about you, but 2018 flew by at warp-speed for me. What didn’t slip by me, though, was all of the work…

  • Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern fired after ‘horses***’ diss

    Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern fired after ‘horses***’ diss

    [ad_1] Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern has been axed from prime time on the Travel Channel amid the controversy over his assertion that Chinese food in America’s Midwest is being served in “horses **t restaurants.” The celebrity chef’s Bizarre Foods juggernaut franchise and sister show, The Zimmern List, have been bumped by network owner Discovery, Inc.…

  • Chef Justin Bull says the key to health and fitness is good food

    Chef Justin Bull says the key to health and fitness is good food

    [ad_1] He’s cooked for the country’s most rich and famous people, including James Packer, Russell Crowe and the entire NSW State of Origin squad this year. So Justin Bull, also the owner of well-known eatery Huxton’s at Bronte, knows exactly what it takes to fuel the brains and bodies of successful people. “The great thing…

  • Chef Justin Bull says the key to health and fitness is good food

    Chef Justin Bull says the key to health and fitness is good food

    [ad_1] He’s cooked for the country’s most rich and famous people, including James Packer, Russell Crowe and the entire NSW State of Origin squad this year. So Justin Bull, also the owner of well-known eatery Huxton’s at Bronte, knows exactly what it takes to fuel the brains and bodies of successful people. “The great thing…

  • Kelly Brook weight loss: Star reveals how SlimFast helped her lose a stone

    Kelly Brook weight loss: Star reveals how SlimFast helped her lose a stone

    [ad_1] Weight loss is something many people strive to achieve, but that’s not to say it’s the easiest of tasks – particularly in the countdown to Christmas. However, TV star and model, Kelly Brook, has revealed she slimmed by 15 pounds between October and December this year. And, speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the 39-year-old said:…

  • Sydney Eat Street: New Year’s Day

    Sydney Eat Street: New Year’s Day

    [ad_1] It may not be as celebrated as New Year’s Eve but the day after the night before deserves some fun and tasty plans all its own. Here’s a guide on where to enjoy some good food on New Year’s Day. Take a tour of the area’s best eateries right here with The Sunday Telegraph’s…

  • Tributes for Adelaide drowning victim Nischal Ghimire

    Tributes for Adelaide drowning victim Nischal Ghimire

    [ad_1] Nischal Ghimire was a humble, caring, hardworking but shy Nepalese migrant who had been living out his dream in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. Always smiling, Mr Ghimire, 22, had told friends how his greatest life goal was to “make his family proud” as he juggled part-time study with his disability carer job. But it was…

  • SA call centre beefed up for New Year’s Eve night celebration fallouts

    SA call centre beefed up for New Year’s Eve night celebration fallouts

    [ad_1] A bolstered ambulance and call centre force will again be on standby to deal with the expected surge in drunken incidents and assaults when thousands celebrate New Year’s Eve night. The SA Ambulance Service told the Sunday Mail it would roster extra staff throughout the state to deal with any issues as partygoers get…

  • New Year’s Eve Adelaide parties and events at pubs, bars and hotels

    New Year’s Eve Adelaide parties and events at pubs, bars and hotels

    [ad_1] Malt Shovel Taphouse, Adelaide Riverbank The Riverbank’s newest venue is the perfect vantage point to watch the city’s fireworks display. Tickets are $190 for 4.5 hours of gourmet roaming canapes and a 5.5 hour drinks package, including their complete craft beer range and extras such as Maison Mumm sparkling wine, among others. Event starts…

  • Adelaide man held for aiming handgun in stolen car

    Adelaide man held for aiming handgun in stolen car

    [ad_1] Detectives have arrested a man who was seen waving a gun around while driving a stolen car through the southern suburbs. The man was spotted driving down Main South Rd and Seacombe Rd at Darlington at about 3.45pm on Saturday. Witnesses said the man was driving a small white hatchback erratically and was threatening…

  • Tsunami alert cancelled after earthquake

    Tsunami alert cancelled after earthquake

    [ad_1] The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled a tsunami alert for the parts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Palau after an earthquake. The 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, prompting an initial warning of “hazardous tsunami waves” from the center. But the warning centre cancelled the alert…

  • Pediatrician pop quiz: When to go to the emergency room during flu season

    Pediatrician pop quiz: When to go to the emergency room during flu season

    [ad_1] Quebec’s emergency rooms are seeing a boom in patients, thanks in part to an early flu season, along with people in close quarters, spreading both holiday cheer and germs. Some ERs in Quebec have become so overcrowded that wait times are crawling upwards of 12 hours. At the Montreal Children’s Hospital, more than half of the 300 or…

  • Apple customer reveals maddening ‘suggestion’ from manager

    Apple customer reveals maddening ‘suggestion’ from manager

    [ad_1] I have a confession to make, which I find hard to admit. I own an iPhone 6s. It’s true, the world has left me behind, but I’ve been happy with it up until the last few months before it started behaving like it was possessed, and would randomly switch off when it didn’t want…

  • Man charged after allegedly touching girls

    Man charged after allegedly touching girls

    [ad_1] A 60-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly sexually touched two young girls as they swam at a Sydney beach yesterday. The incident occurred around 4pm on Friday at North Cronulla Beach, when two girls, aged eight and 10, spotted a man swimming nearby. Police allege the man swam closer to the children…

  • Ever Banega, Arsenal, transfer news, Unai Emery, team news, stats

    Ever Banega, Arsenal, transfer news, Unai Emery, team news, stats

    [ad_1] Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Ever Banega – a player who is so good he is better than all their midfielders in defence AND attack. Gunners boss Unai Emery has targeted the Argentina star to help boost his side’s push for a top four finish in the Premier League this season.…

  • Shaun Pollock suffers wardrobe malfunction on live TV: South Africa vs Pakistan

    Shaun Pollock suffers wardrobe malfunction on live TV: South Africa vs Pakistan

    [ad_1] Cricket commentators in South Africa absolutely lost it when one of their own suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction on live TV. Legendary Proteas quick Shaun Pollock was giving a slips catching demonstration alongside former opening batsman Graeme Smith after Pakistan’s first Test loss to South Africa when things took a turn for the worse.…

  • Listeners offer support to Sask. gynecologic oncologists who feel burned out

    Listeners offer support to Sask. gynecologic oncologists who feel burned out

    [ad_1] Residents of Saskatchewan are calling for change and offering praise to two Saskatoon-based gynecologic oncologists, who recently told CBC News they were feeling burned out from their workload. Dr. Anita Agrawal accepted a job in Ontario and Dr. Christopher Giede has been on indefinite medical leave since September. Both say it’s because of the demanding workload…

  • 76ers vs Utah Jazz, NBA

    76ers vs Utah Jazz, NBA

    [ad_1] Ben Simmons won the battle of the young guns in Utah — again — and added insult to injury with a savage serving of trash talk. The Aussie recorded his fifth triple-double of the season as Philadelphia cruised to a 114-97 win over the Jazz but had to contend with a whole heap of…

  • Automated service calls isolated people to make sure they’re OK

    Automated service calls isolated people to make sure they’re OK

    [ad_1] Two years ago, Lise Pigeon fell from her wheelchair and spent nearly 44 hours alone, on the floor of her Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie apartment. The 62-year-old has multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. She couldn’t get up.  A health care worker who visits her home weekly eventually found her. “The doorbell was ringing but I couldn’t ask…

  • Lung cancer symptoms: Signs of tumour include cough and sore throat

    Lung cancer symptoms: Signs of tumour include cough and sore throat

    [ad_1] Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadly types of cancer, according to the NHS. Most cases of the disease are caused by smoking, although you can still develop lung cancer even if you’ve never smoked before. The cancer doesn’t usually cause any symptoms until it has spread to other parts of…

  • Israeli author Amos Oz, 79, dies of cancer

    Israeli author Amos Oz, 79, dies of cancer

    [ad_1] Amos Oz, Israel’s best-known author and an outspoken supporter of a two-state solution to its conflict with the Palestinians, has died of cancer at the age of 79, his daughter says. Over a 50-year career, Oz chronicled his country’s rise from the ashes of the Holocaust and its struggles among Jews and Arabs, secularists…

  • CHEO confirms 3rd case of rare polio-like illness

    CHEO confirms 3rd case of rare polio-like illness

    [ad_1] The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario has confirmed that another child has been diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, a rare polio-like illness that causes paralysis. It’s now the third case of the disease diagnosed at the hospital since the summer.  Very little is known about acute flaccid myelitis, but doctors have determined it’s not polio, despite the similar…

  • State pension: How much is in my pot? UK pension calculator

    State pension: How much is in my pot? UK pension calculator

    [ad_1] The state pension is something most of us will rely on in later life to keep poverty at bay. However, many are not aware of how much they currently have put away for later life. How can you check how much is in your pension pot? PensionBee told Express.co.uk the best way to keep…

  • Trump threatens to shut border over funds

    Trump threatens to shut border over funds

    [ad_1] President Donald Trump has threatened on to close the US’ southern border if congress does not agree to provide $US5 billion ($A7.1 billion) in taxpayer funds for his promised wall along the border with Mexico. With large parts of the federal government shut down for lack of funding in a dispute over the proposed…

  • Our Most Popular Recipes of 2018—Cookies, Cake, Chicken, & More

    Our Most Popular Recipes of 2018—Cookies, Cake, Chicken, & More

    [ad_1] Here at Food52, we believe there’s a perfect recipe for every person. Maybe you’re looking to shock and awe your bookclub with a cake or a quiche. Or you’re on the hunt for weeknight meals, from speedy to big-batch. And what about weekend projects to simmer and braise? We’ve got those, too. The joy…

  • Durex recalls condoms in Canada after failed shelf-life tests

    Durex recalls condoms in Canada after failed shelf-life tests

    [ad_1] Durex has recalled certain batches of its Real Feel condoms after they failed a shelf-life test. The brand’s parent company, RB Health (Canada) Inc., said certain batches of the Durex Real Feel Extra Lubricated 10ct condoms and Durex Real Feel 20 ct condoms didn’t pass a “stringent” durability test. The company voluntarily issued the nationwide recall for…

  • The 9 Best Bay Area Restaurants Where You Can Get a Reservation

    The 9 Best Bay Area Restaurants Where You Can Get a Reservation

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with OpenTable to highlight some of our favorite restaurants across the country, from neighborhood gems making a difference in their communities to the inspiring spots we’re excited to travel for. Like us, OpenTable is proud to support restaurants making a difference with their Open Kitchen initiative. Here, we share our picks for…

  • Vitamin D deficiency diet: Prevent symptoms and signs with eggs

    Vitamin D deficiency diet: Prevent symptoms and signs with eggs

    [ad_1] Vitamin D is crucial for the body, as it helps to keep your bones, teeth and muscles healthy, according to the NHS. Without enough vitamin D, it’s difficult to regulate the amount of calcium or phosphate in the body. A severe lack of the vitamin may even lead to bone deformities, rickets, or osteomalacia.…

  • Brexit won’t affect Spain-based Britons

    Brexit won’t affect Spain-based Britons

    [ad_1] Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has sought to reassure Britons living in Spain, saying their rights would remain unchanged after Britain’s exit from the European Union. The government was working on measures to ensure Spain-based Britons would keep their rights even if Britain crashed out of the EU without a deal on March 29.…

  • Working in space doesn’t seem to shorten astronauts’ lives

    Working in space doesn’t seem to shorten astronauts’ lives

    [ad_1] Space travel exposes astronauts to forms of radiation that are uncommon on Earth, and that are linked to cancers and heart problems, but a U.S. study suggests this doesn’t significantly shorten their lives. Researchers compared nearly 60 years of data on U.S. male astronauts and a group of men who are similarly extra fit, affluent and receive elite…

  • 10 Easy Holiday Appetizers – Best Appetizer & Snack Recipes for a Party

    10 Easy Holiday Appetizers – Best Appetizer & Snack Recipes for a Party

    [ad_1] Welcome to Nifty, Gifty Holidays, our guide for all the little, magical ways we make the season sparkle. Today, we’re celebrating New Year’s Eve with our best holiday appetizers. “It only takes a taste to know it’s good,” Dr. Pomatter sings in Waitress, the Broadway musical. Though he’s referring to his burgeoning love for…

  • Actress and UN envoy Angelina Jolie considers political career

    Actress and UN envoy Angelina Jolie considers political career

    [ad_1] Angelina Jolie hinted on Friday that she might enter politics — and even seek the White House. “If you asked me 20 years ago, I would’ve laughed … I always say I’ll go where I’m needed, I don’t know if I’m fit for politics … but then I’ve also joked that I don’t know…

  • Our Most Popular Recipes from 2018

    Our Most Popular Recipes from 2018

    [ad_1] Happy (almost!) New Year, everybody! As always when we find ourselves the end of December, it feels a little hard to believe that we’re actually here. Where, oh, where did 2018 go? Well, I’ll tell you: It went to Tater Tot Casseroles and Instant Pot recipes. It went to our popular Weekly Meal Plans,…

  • Ban on assisted dying at St. Martha’s hospital should end, says law prof

    Ban on assisted dying at St. Martha’s hospital should end, says law prof

    [ad_1] Nova Scotia’s only Catholic hospital is at risk of being found in violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and human rights legislation by refusing to provide medical assistance in dying, a Halifax law professor says. St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish, N.S., is a publicly funded health-care facility. But due to its…

  • Blush, Black And White Decor In A Modern Family Apartment

    Blush, Black And White Decor In A Modern Family Apartment

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Neutral decor is a safe and soft interior design solution, but to prevent neutrals from falling flat it’s beneficial to inject some darker notes too. This soft grey and white apartment has a decor scheme that does just that – by incorporating some bold black base notes…

  • Best Desserts and Drinks for a Holiday Party

    Best Desserts and Drinks for a Holiday Party

    [ad_1] Welcome to Table Ta-Da!, where our art director, Alexis Anthony, shares tips and tricks (along with a little fairy dust) to help you create a wow-worthy table, whether you’re serving two people or 20. Cue the oohs and ahhs… I have distinct memories of tagging along to my parents’ friends’ parties: After getting dressed…

  • Militia chief arrested for mass rape as country goes to the polls

    Militia chief arrested for mass rape as country goes to the polls

    [ad_1] A notorious Congo militia chief whose men have been accused of systematic rapes has been arrested, the army said on Friday. Isaac Chirambiza was seized on Tuesday with three of his men in a military operation in South Kivu province, regional spokesman Captain Dieudonne Kasereka told AFP. One soldier died in the operation, which…

  • Best supplements for heart disease: Add fish oil to diet to prevent symptoms

    Best supplements for heart disease: Add fish oil to diet to prevent symptoms

    [ad_1] The heart is crucial to the body, as it’s used to pump blood and deliver oxygen, according to the NHS. Having a healthy heart is important for leading a healthy life, as organs around the body need a constant supply of blood for fresh oxygen. Taking some supplements could lower the risk of some heart-related health conditions.…

  • Ferne McCann flaunts SIZZLING post-baby physique in tiny bikini

    Ferne McCann flaunts SIZZLING post-baby physique in tiny bikini

    [ad_1] Ferne McCann flaunted her sensational bikini body [Ferne McCann/Instagram] Ferne McCann is following in the footsteps of fellow reality stars Charlotte Crosby and Scarlett Moffatt by sharing her very own fitness regimes and exercises with the world. The mother of one has continued to wow with her post-baby body, and now the gym bunny is encouraging her…

  • Buyers keen to buy sanctuary at Little Wobby

    Buyers keen to buy sanctuary at Little Wobby

    [ad_1] IT is a little slice of paradise that has just sold for a surprisingly affordable price. The Hamptons-style waterfront three-bedroom cottage located at Little Wobby — with 180 degree views across the Hawkesbury River and Dangar Island — was recently purchased for $850,000. But there is a small catch — the luxury hideaway that…

  • Kate Middleton news: Prince William to send Prince George to wife’s school

    Kate Middleton news: Prince William to send Prince George to wife’s school

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton and Prince William have both enjoyed incredibly privileged upbringing at schools which costs thousands per term. William and his brother Prince Harry, 34, both attended Eton. Kate, on the other hand, attended St Andrew’s School, a private school near Pangbourne. She then moved to fee paying Downe House School followed by Marlborough…

  • Adelaide Crows star Josh Jenkins marries partner Hannah Delmenico

    Adelaide Crows star Josh Jenkins marries partner Hannah Delmenico

    [ad_1] Adelaide Crows star Josh Jenkins tied the knot with partner Hannah Delmenico in their home town of Swan Hill, Victoria on Friday. In sweltering 40C temperatures, the longtime sweethearts exchanged vows in front of family and friends, with their five-month-old daughter Lottie Blake never far from mum and dad’s side. Newly engaged Crows captain…

  • Light + Tech: Lighting Winners at the FX Awards 2018

    Light + Tech: Lighting Winners at the FX Awards 2018

    [ad_1] Jill Entwistle puts a focus on the Lighting Design and Lighting Product winners at the FX Awards 2018 In a field of excellent projects, Speirs + Major’s FX award-winning scheme for Gasholders London goes way beyond just good lighting. It’s an exemplar of the roles that lighting can play in addition to simple…

  • Many teens resist allure of smartphone ‘catnip’ — but some still struggle

    Many teens resist allure of smartphone ‘catnip’ — but some still struggle

    [ad_1] The seemingly irresistible draw of social media scrolls on smartphones can be hard to withstand. But some teens are finding ways to strike a balance. National studies following teens in the U.S. and Europe have found slight associations between spending five hours or more online and poorer adolescent well-being. Researchers are divided over whether…

  • Defrost car windscreen – How you could be breaking the law while defrosting

    Defrost car windscreen – How you could be breaking the law while defrosting

    [ad_1] As temperatures plummet, drivers are being reminded of the rules they must adhere to when defrosting their car’s windscreen to avoid penalty. Motorists can land a number of fines and even invalidate their car insurance when defrosting their car’s windscreen. Deicing your car’s windscreen may feel fairly innocuous but without care and consideration, you…

  • Talking points from day three of the Boxing Day Test

    Talking points from day three of the Boxing Day Test

    [ad_1] An incredible 15 wickets fell on day three of the Boxing Day Test as India well and truly stamped their foot down on Australia’s throat. The visitors reduced Australia to 151 as Jasprit Bumrah ran amok with the ball, finishing with figures of 6-33. Not one of the home side’s batsmen could make it…

  • Magnitude 6.1 quake rattles West Papua

    Magnitude 6.1 quake rattles West Papua

    [ad_1] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has rattled the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua, the US Geological Survey says, causing nervous residents to panic about a week after a tsunami killed hundreds further west in the archipelago. Indonesian authorities said it was “felt quite strongly for several seconds” on Friday.. There were no immediate reports…

  • Fireworks in southeast, cyclone in far north

    Fireworks in southeast, cyclone in far north

    [ad_1] QUEENSLANDERS will welcome 2019 with spectacular fireworks and light shows across the southeast while in the far north revellers could be dancing in the rain with a possible cyclone developing. More than 85,000 people are expected in Brisbane’s South Bank precinct to see the city skyline light up with fireworks from five barges between…

  • Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups recalled in 5 provinces over Listeria fears

    Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups recalled in 5 provinces over Listeria fears

    [ad_1] Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups, single-serve salad bowls produced in California, are being recalled in five provinces due to Listeria contamination fears. The recall impacts all Salad Shake Ups with a best before date of Dec. 29 sold in Alberta, B.C., Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and parts of the U.S., said the company that produces the…

  • Khawaja loses bail after alleged breach

    Khawaja loses bail after alleged breach

    [ad_1] The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja is back behind bars after allegedly breaching his bail and attempting to influence a witness. Arsalan Tariq Khawaja was arrested on Thursday by counter terrorism and law enforcement authorities who were monitoring him after he allegedly framed a co-worker with a fake terrorist hit-list earlier this year.…

  • Australian commodities trader guilty of ‘spoofing’

    Australian commodities trader guilty of ‘spoofing’

    [ad_1] An Australian commodities trader pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Chicago to manipulating market prices by placing orders in the millions of dollars, then cancelling them within milliseconds so that he could sell smaller orders at a profit. Jiongsheng “Jim” Zhao pleaded guilty to one count of spoofing in a deal with prosecutors,…

  • Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife vs Kate Middleton at Christmas

    Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife vs Kate Middleton at Christmas

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton appeared with the rest of the Royal Family on Christmas Day, as is traditional. Meghan Markle wore Victoria Beckham head-to-toe, sporting chic black. The Duchess of Sussex’s Christmas Day ensemble was worth a whopping £5,000. Kate Middleton wore a red look estimated to have cost around £3,000.  Meghan Markle…

  • John Aloisi quits Brisbane Roar: Reaction to A-League shock

    John Aloisi quits Brisbane Roar: Reaction to A-League shock

    [ad_1] John Aloisi has stepped down from his role as coach of Brisbane Roar after a tough start to the season, just one day before his side’s clash against Sydney FC. The Queensland club is ninth on the A-League table with one win and five losses from nine matches. Aloisi, who famously sent the Socceroos…

  • Boxing Day Test live scores, updates, video, day 3

    Boxing Day Test live scores, updates, video, day 3

    [ad_1] Australia’s bowlers can finally put their feet up after two days of toil as the hosts’ batsmen get a chance to shine at the MCG. India declared its first innings closed at 7/443 late yesterday and the Aussies will resume at 0/8 this morning. Bhogle ‘cannot believe’ Cummins move Pat Cummins put in a…

  • Hemsworth, Cyrus nuptials were ‘perfect’

    Hemsworth, Cyrus nuptials were ‘perfect’

    [ad_1] Liam Hemsworth’s wedding to longtime love Miley Cyrus has been described as “perfect”. The Australian star of The Hunger Games movie franchise and the former Disney child star turned Billboard chart-topping artiste tied the knot in front of family and friends, including Hemsworth’s brothers Chris and Luke, at the couple’s Nashville home on Sunday.…

  • Aaron Finch happy for David Warner, Steve Smith to return

    Aaron Finch happy for David Warner, Steve Smith to return

    [ad_1] Amid the renewed noise around Australian cricket’s banned trio, the message out of the Test team dressing room is clear – they want them back. Opener Aaron Finch has echoed the sentiments of national coach Justin Langer, saying the Australians will welcome back Steve Smith and David Warner with open arms. Cameron Bancroft’s ban…

  • Kate Middleton news: Prince William’s ‘frank’ talk with Queen revealed

    Kate Middleton news: Prince William’s ‘frank’ talk with Queen revealed

    [ad_1] Prince William had a “frank” conversation with the Queen, his grandmother and Prince Charles about Kate Middleton, it has been claimed. Royal expert Katie Nicholl claims the prince discussed his relationship after upsetting Kate by spending Christmas with the royals. New Idea reported the statements made in 2011 book The Making of a Royal Romance…

  • Saudi king reshuffles cabinet to consolidate power

    Saudi king reshuffles cabinet to consolidate power

    [ad_1] Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has issued a wide-ranging overhaul of top government posts, including naming a new foreign minister, following international fallout from the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi nearly three months ago. He also ordered a shake-up of the kingdom’s two supreme councils that oversee matters related to the economy and security,…

  • 8 Salad Recipes We’d Want for Dinner Any Night

    8 Salad Recipes We’d Want for Dinner Any Night

    [ad_1] Here’s what the last weekish of my life looked like: a cheese plate, another cheese plate, an eight-pound ham, the crispiest potatoes, the creamiest kale gratin, all the cookies, 87 dumplings (I kid—or do I?), mapo tofu, fried rice, more cookies, furikake chex mix, so much pizza. Oh, and did I mention the wine…

  • Clashes between protesters and police over death of journalist

    Clashes between protesters and police over death of journalist

    [ad_1] Protesters have clashed with police for a third consecutive night in Tunisia after a journalist set himself on fire and died to denounce the economic problems engulfing the North African nation. National Guard spokesman Housameddine Jebabli said on Thursday that protests took place in six different towns including Kasserine, in west central Tunisia, where…

  • These 13 OpenTable NYC Restaurants Are Tried & True Favorites

    These 13 OpenTable NYC Restaurants Are Tried & True Favorites

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with OpenTable to highlight some of our favorite restaurants across the country, from neighborhood gems making a difference in their communities to the inspiring spots we’re excited to travel for. Like us, OpenTable is proud to support restaurants making a difference with their Open Kitchen initiative. Here, we share our picks for…

  • Furikake Chex Mix Recipe, Best Party Snacks

    Furikake Chex Mix Recipe, Best Party Snacks

    [ad_1] There are good party snacks, and then there are great party snacks. I’m going to tell you right off the bat that this here Furikake Chex Mix is one of the greats. It’s a recipe you’ll be immediately bookmarking, sharing, and making double batches of; I can guarantee it. I hope you don’t take…

  • Donald Trump accidentally identifies secret Navy SEAL team

    Donald Trump accidentally identifies secret Navy SEAL team

    [ad_1] Shortly after his first visit to US troops stationed in a war zone, US President Donald Trump posted a video on Twitter that showed him posing for pictures with service members who appear to be from SEAL Team Five in Iraq — without shielding their faces. Mr Trump, who had taken criticism for not…

  • A Wintry Jam That’s Totally Bananas

    A Wintry Jam That’s Totally Bananas

    [ad_1] When you hear jam, you probably imagine all the berries—strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries—and other sunny friends, like figs and peaches. Eventually, as pool days make way for school days, apple jellies and pear preserves start bubbling on stoves. Come winter, there’s less to do. Orange marmalade, sure—but have you ever made orange marmalade? Talk…

  • BBQ Meatloaf Bites Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    BBQ Meatloaf Bites Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] One rule that is undoubtedly true when it comes to feeding children is that size matters. Put a big old hunk of meat on a four-year-old’s plate and you might as well just move it directly to a storage container because it will not be touched. But if you take the exact same mixture…

  • Man ‘used toy gun to terrorise family’ in Forrestfield home

    Man ‘used toy gun to terrorise family’ in Forrestfield home

    [ad_1] A man has appeared in court accused of disguising himself with a motorcycle helmet and arming himself with a toy gun to force his way into his neighbour’s home to terrorise a grandmother and her grandchildren. Allegedly posing as a delivery driver and driving a borrowed car, Anandkumar Sivapragasam pushed the grandmother into a…

  • Snazzy Modern Flat With Rustic Meets Industrial Decor

    Snazzy Modern Flat With Rustic Meets Industrial Decor

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Colour flashes strike through this Industrial style interior with homey rustic touches, designed by Joy Chen. A traditional arched timber door provides a welcoming entryway into the open plan apartment. Inside we find an industrial style brick wall living room; a glass wall office design that doubles…

  • Best Way to Clean Wine Glasses, According to a Wine Expert

    Best Way to Clean Wine Glasses, According to a Wine Expert

    [ad_1] If you’re the hostess with the mostest this holiday season, you’ve probably been diligently cleaning, organizing, and planning for the big event, checking items off your to-do list one by one. But is “clean wine glasses” on that list? If not, it totally should be. There’s nothing more frustrating than realizing mid-party that all…

  • Turkey food poisoning: Salmonella symptoms spreading across US and Canada

    Turkey food poisoning: Salmonella symptoms spreading across US and Canada

    [ad_1] A food poisoning outbreak caused by turkey has spread across the US and Canada. CNN reported the outbreak in the US on December 22, shortly after thanksgiving. Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales Inc. recalled 164,210 pounds of raw ground turkey after salmonella fears. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service revealed the…

  • Country drivers taking ‘unnecessary risks’ on local roads

    Country drivers taking ‘unnecessary risks’ on local roads

    [ad_1] Country residents rather than tourists are the ones making rural roads more dangerous with 70 per cent of people killed in the bush being locals — not city-dwellers driving through. The Centre for Road Safety executive director Bernard Carlon said it was because local motorists were taking unnecessary risks. “There’s a culture of ‘I…

  • Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Signs include outbreak of skin spots

    Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Signs include outbreak of skin spots

    [ad_1] Diabetes is a common condition that affects around 3.7 million people in the UK. It’s caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Without enough insulin, the body struggles to convert sugar in the blood into useable energy. You could be at risk of…

  • Congo police open fire at election protest

    Congo police open fire at election protest

    [ad_1] Police in eastern Congo have fired live ammunition and tear gas to disperse dozens of people protesting a presidential election delay that means more than 1 million votes will not count. The protesters in Beni say the delay announced on Wednesday by Congo’s electoral commission makes no sense. The delay of Sunday’s election until…

  • High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms with cabbage

    High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms with cabbage

    [ad_1] High blood pressure is a common condition that affects about 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. But you could lower your risk of high blood pressure by eating certain foods. Adding more cabbage to…

  • China says US trade meeting in January

    China says US trade meeting in January

    [ad_1] China and the US have made plans for face-to-face consultations over trade in January, the Chinese commerce ministry says, as the world’s two biggest economies advanced efforts to resolve a months-long trade war. Consultations through “intensive” telephone calls will continue in the meantime, Gao Feng, spokesman at the commerce ministry, told reporters, adding that…

  • Escapee from police cell on the run after assaulting guard

    Escapee from police cell on the run after assaulting guard

    [ad_1] AN ACCUSED thief who assaulted a guard and escaped from his police cell in Borroloola remains on the run. Lex Noble, 21, was arrested on December 22 after breaking into the Borroloola police station. Police alleged two officers went to Noble’s cell at 10pm on Wednesday and Noble assaulted one of the officers before…

  • Talking points from day two

    Talking points from day two

    [ad_1] India has the upper hand after another slow day of Test cricket saw the tourists whittle away at the Aussie attack before declaring at 7/443. Cheteshwar Pujara crawled through to his second century of the series, building a demoralising 170-run partnership with Virat Kohli to exhaust the home side under the hot sun. Rohit…

  • Weather forces twilight meeting to be pushed back further

    Weather forces twilight meeting to be pushed back further

    [ad_1] Adelaide’s extreme weather has forced Thoroughbred Racing SA to push back Friday’s Gawler twilight meeting even later in the day. TRSA Stewards have move the first race back to 4.50pm and the last to be run at 8.10pm. With temperatures in Adelaide’s north reaching 43C on Thursday, the Gawler track was rated Good 3…

  • ‘Flaws’ in Allianz Stadium demolition plan

    ‘Flaws’ in Allianz Stadium demolition plan

    [ad_1] The NSW opposition has warned demolition of Sydney Football Stadium could be delayed after legal advice found flaws in the approval of the first stage of the controversial project. Opposition leader Michael Daley sought legal advice from barrister Tim Robertson SC who found breaches in the consent issued by the NSW government earlier in…

  • Australians warned over online con on social media

    Australians warned over online con on social media

    [ad_1] Authorities have issued an urgent warning for Australians to be on the lookout for savvy scammers who assume the digital identities of loved ones. It follows a recent surge in dodgy text messages and phone calls that have swindled people out of potentially millions of dollars. The latest tactic by online criminals has seen…

  • What did Jesus look like? His real face revealed

    What did Jesus look like? His real face revealed

    [ad_1] The face of Jesus Christ we know is fantasy. It’s an image adapted and refined through centuries of art — and politics. Now, a new discovery has ignighted new debate about what the character at the centre of the bible’s New Testament may have truly looked like. It was found ona ruined wall at…

  • Nothing to hide on chopper crash

    Nothing to hide on chopper crash

    [ad_1] Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has promised that his government will hide “absolutely nothing” concerning the helicopter crash in which opposition politicians Martha Erika Alonso and Rafael Moreno Valle died. “In this government, there is a commitment and willingness to know the whole truth. We are not going to hide anything, we have…

  • New Zealand star Trent Boult takes six wickets in 15 balls

    New Zealand star Trent Boult takes six wickets in 15 balls

    [ad_1] A stunning burst of six wickets for four runs in 15 deliveries by Trent Boult saw New Zealand dismiss Sri Lanka for 104 on day two of the second Test in Christchurch. It gave New Zealand a 74-run lead on the first innings of the series-deciding Test. Sri Lanka resumed the day at 4-88and…

  • Desperate Honduran lobster divers suffer the bends at alarming rate

    Desperate Honduran lobster divers suffer the bends at alarming rate

    [ad_1] Saul Ronaldo Atiliano was diving for lobster in the clear waters off Honduras’s Caribbean coast when he felt a pressure, a pain in his body. And he knew he’d gotten the sickness that has killed or disabled so many of his Miskito comrades. “The pressure attacked me deep in the water,” said Atiliano, a…

  • Darren Lehmann explains why Cameron Bancroft lied about sandpaper

    Darren Lehmann explains why Cameron Bancroft lied about sandpaper

    [ad_1] Cameron Bancroft made waves yesterday when he revealed David Warner asked him to tamper with the ball in South Africa and while the cricket world latched onto the juicy titbit, there were more glaring admissions in the banned star’s bombshell interview. In addition to saying he felt pressured to comply with the vice-captain’s instructions…

  • Katherine Jenkins net worth: Singer’s fortune revealed

    Katherine Jenkins net worth: Singer’s fortune revealed

    [ad_1] Katherine Jenkins, 38, was born in Neath, Wales, and her musical talent began at an early age. At school she participated in productions such as Calamity Jane and Guys and Dolls and passed her Grade 8 examinations with distinction in both singing and piano. Between 1991 and 1996 she was a member of the…

  • Walmart Santa charged in connection with death of his two children

    Walmart Santa charged in connection with death of his two children

    [ad_1] A Walmart Santa was busted in connection with the deaths of his two kids — who were recently discovered buried in his Georgia back yard, according to the New York Post. The remains of Elwyn Crocker Jr., a 14-year-old who vanished two years ago, and his sister Mary, 14, who was last seen in…

  • Shrimp Pasta with Champagne Cream Sauce for Impressive Dinner

    Shrimp Pasta with Champagne Cream Sauce for Impressive Dinner

    [ad_1] It only took a few years of going out with friends to an expensive, crowded bar in New York City, waiting for the moment to scream “5-4-3-2-1,” to convince me that I’d much rather stay in for New Year’s Eve. It’s less expensive, and involves a lot less planning. But even if I’m staying…

  • The Queen orders duchesses to call a truce

    The Queen orders duchesses to call a truce

    [ad_1] The British royal family knew their every move on Christmas Day would be closely watched and talked about – so the Queen didn’t leave anything to chance. Her Majesty reportedly wanted royal wives Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle to put their differences aside and put on a happy, united front as they walked in…

  • Best Crock Pot Recipes – Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Ideas

    Best Crock Pot Recipes – Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Ideas

    [ad_1] The holiday season is officially in full swing, as we trade out Christmas carols in favor of those sparkly New Year’s hats. (If you’ve got one, please send it our way!) In my household, this means a few things. First and foremost, we’re hosting relatives and friends on every conceivable surface. That’s not a…

  • A touch of luxury near The Parade

    A touch of luxury near The Parade

    [ad_1] WELL presented throughout, this quirky and cool Torrens Titled property at 4 Pam St, Firle spans more than 400sqm and features modern decor with touches of glamour. Some of these include modern hanging and pendant lights, polished floorboards and an extra special luxury ensuite to the main bedroom. MORE NEWS: Own a slice of…

  • The 6 Best New Orleans Restaurants on My Vacation Eating List

    The 6 Best New Orleans Restaurants on My Vacation Eating List

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with OpenTable to highlight some of our favorite restaurants across the country, from neighborhood gems making a difference in their communities to the inspiring spots we’re excited to travel for. Like us, OpenTable is proud to support restaurants making a difference with their Open Kitchen initiative. Here, we share our picks for…

  • How to Use an Instant Pot: A First-Timer’s Guide

    How to Use an Instant Pot: A First-Timer’s Guide

    [ad_1] So you just got a new Instant Pot. Congratulations! Now what? We’ll take you from a just-opened box to the basics. It’s not as complicated as it seems. What’s the big deal with Instant Pots, anyway? Instant Pots are multifunction, programmable electric pressure cookers. Think of them as little cooking robots. If you’re not…

  • Beware of 80s nostalgia in this retro Mediterranean inspired home

    Beware of 80s nostalgia in this retro Mediterranean inspired home

    [ad_1] Built in the 80s by Croatian migrants, this Port Lincoln home, complete with a boat house, indoor pool, private beach access and 180 degree ocean views, is as unique as they come. Described as a “one-of-a-kind with retro vibes”, the 16 room home at 36 Lincoln Highway spans across 565sqm of living space on…

  • Meghan Markle Kate Middleton: Body language of Christmas outing REVEALED

    Meghan Markle Kate Middleton: Body language of Christmas outing REVEALED

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle, 37, and Kate Middleton, 36, were pictured arriving at the Church of St Mary Magdalene church on the Sandringham estate yesterday. The Duchess of Sussex and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by their husbands, Prince Harry, 34, and Prince William, 36, respectively – just weeks after rumours about a rift between the…

  • Sophisticated Small Scale Luxury With Beautiful Botanical Themed Decor

    Sophisticated Small Scale Luxury With Beautiful Botanical Themed Decor

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Luxury isn’t exclusive to huge scale homes, sophisticated small scale luxury is every bit as fabulous. These two compact living spaces offer upscale style in spades, with the help of beautiful botanical themed decor, precious metallic accents and bold use of color. Find jewel tones and Mondrian…

  • Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith tell-all interviews, Adam Gilchrist, David Warner

    Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith tell-all interviews, Adam Gilchrist, David Warner

    [ad_1] Cricket legends have unloaded on Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith’s tell-all interviews with a scathing assessment of the reasons behind the interviews. With Bancroft’s domestic and international ban set to end on Saturday, the former Test opener had an exclusive interview with Fox Cricket commentator Adam Gilchrist. In a stunning revelation, Bancroft revealed it…

  • A Home Cook’s Case for the Short Ingredient List

    A Home Cook’s Case for the Short Ingredient List

    [ad_1] Flavorful food means a lot of flavor, not necessarily a lot of ingredients. Such was my hunch when I started Big Little Recipes, a cooking column all about the biggest rewards from the littlest grocery lists possible. While I don’t count salt, pepper, or certain cooking fats—say oil or butter to sauté something or…

  • Fukushima executives face criminal charges over nuclear disaster

    Fukushima executives face criminal charges over nuclear disaster

    [ad_1] Five-year jail terms are being sought for three former executives at the company operating Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant, media reported on Wednesday, the only people to face criminal charges over the 2011 meltdowns. Former chairman of Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) Tsunehisa Katsumata and former vice presidents Sakae Muto and Ichiro Takekuro are charged with…

  • Dale Steyn record, Shaun Pollock

    Dale Steyn record, Shaun Pollock

    [ad_1] Dale Steyn has entered the realm of Test cricket’s greatest bowlers, moving past countryman Shaun Pollock as South Africa’s greatest ever wicket taker. The 35-year-old quick has terrorised attacks the world over throughout his career but the record has been a long time coming. From his 400th wicket to his 422nd and record breaking…

  • Elderly woman taken to hospital following unit blaze at North Haven

    Elderly woman taken to hospital following unit blaze at North Haven

    [ad_1] An elderly woman has been taken to hospital after a unit was destroyed by fire at North Haven. Firefighters were called to Osborne Rd about 5.50pm on Wednesday and found the unit alight. Heavy smoke billowed in the area and the roof partially collapsed. One unit was completely gutted but firefighters managed to save…

  • The 10 Most Overlooked Genius Recipes of 2018

    The 10 Most Overlooked Genius Recipes of 2018

    [ad_1] Every week in Genius Recipes—often with your help!—Food52 Creative Director and lifelong Genius-hunter Kristen Miglore is unearthing recipes that will change the way you cook. It’s time for my favorite annual tradition: resurrecting the 10 least popular Genius Recipes of the year—then theorizing how I misled you with a bad headline or ill-planned timing,…

  • Boxing Day 2018: Why is Boxing Day also called St Stephen’s Day?

    Boxing Day 2018: Why is Boxing Day also called St Stephen’s Day?

    [ad_1] In the UK, Boxing Day is a bank holiday which falls on December 26 every year. The day is also known as St Stephen’s Day, as it is traditionally a religious holiday. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. Boxing Day originated in the UK, but it is also celebrated in other countries that previously made…

  • Power of the pooch: Dogs ease kids’ anxiety before medical scans

    Power of the pooch: Dogs ease kids’ anxiety before medical scans

    [ad_1] When doctors suggested Mia Agostino get an MRI of her brain, her mother was worried about the test. How would the squirmy six-year-old cope? Would she need to be put under with anesthetic? Enter Lucy, a 12-year old chocolate Labrador retriever. To help calm Mia’s nerves, the girl was introduced to the four-legged friend…

  • LeBron James groin injury, Ben Simmons, Aussies, James Harden

    LeBron James groin injury, Ben Simmons, Aussies, James Harden

    [ad_1] LA Lakers star LeBron James said he heard a pop when he left his side’s 127-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors with a strained right groin. James had already hit 17 points and pulled in 13 rebounds and five assists when he clutched the injury and left the court. It will likely end…

  • Fauna Rescue SA advice on saving dehydrated koalas

    Fauna Rescue SA advice on saving dehydrated koalas

    [ad_1] Fauna Rescue SA say they’ve been inundated with calls amid the current heat, and have some advice for refreshing the marsupials if needed. They advise would-be-rescuers to lightly mist the koala with a hose, and leave water out in a shallow dish near the base of a tree. The Koala Rescue hotline 1300 562…

  • Boxing Day 2018 opening hours: What time do Lidl and Aldi open today?

    Boxing Day 2018 opening hours: What time do Lidl and Aldi open today?

    [ad_1] Christmas is over for another year, the crackers have been pulled, revellers are stuffed to the brim with turkey and mince pies and families are exhausted from the endless rounds of charades. But what happens if you need to stock on some stuffing or you missed something off the shopping list for the Boxing…

  • Best bets, inside mail for the big meeting at Coffs Harbour

    Best bets, inside mail for the big meeting at Coffs Harbour

    [ad_1] Start spreading the news: Kris Lees could be about to crack the 100 winners for the season on Thursday at Coffs Harbour while in New York on holidays with his family. Given that, there would be no more appropriate winner among Lees’ five Coffs-bound team than first starter Paolo who debuts in the Country…

  • Most popular streets on the coast in 2018

    Most popular streets on the coast in 2018

    [ad_1] THE most popular street on the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula in 2018 is in Ocean Grove and surprisingly it doesn’t even have a water view. The sought after natural environment and custom built homes found in Yellow Gum Drive has resulted in it being named the most viewed coastal street for 2018, according…

  • Two men will die during the Liverpool v Newcastle match today

    Two men will die during the Liverpool v Newcastle match today

    [ad_1] It’s incredible to think that two men will die from prostate cancer in the time it takes for the Liverpool v Newcastle match to take place today. One man in the UK passes away from the disease every 45 minutes. And although the full-time whistle at Anfield will bring the match to an end,…

  • Japan announces it will resume commercial whaling next year

    Japan announces it will resume commercial whaling next year

    [ad_1] Japan has announced it will resume commercial whaling next year and withdraw from the International Whaling Commission. A government spokesman made the announcement on Wednesday in a move expected to spark international criticism. “We have decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission in order to resume commercial whaling in July next year,” top…

  • 5 ways you can help men facing prostate cancer

    5 ways you can help men facing prostate cancer

    [ad_1] Prostate cancer kills one man every 45 minutes. It’s a disease which exists in every community, but Prostate Cancer UK is fighting back – and we want you to help us make a stand. Here’s your chance to get involved, wherever you live! Below we’ve listed five fun-filled events taking place in 2019 you…

  • Start time, Comanche, Wild Oats XI , fleet

    Start time, Comanche, Wild Oats XI , fleet

    [ad_1] Hundreds of thousands of spectators have crowded Sydney Harbour and its foreshore to watch one of the most stunning starts of a Sydney to Hobart yacht race with the supermaxi Wild Oats claiming boasting rights to the best getaway. Crewed by some of the biggest names in ocean racing, the eight-time line honours winner…

  • Prostate cancer: How to get involved

    Prostate cancer: How to get involved

    [ad_1] Prostate cancer is the most common cancer amongst men in the United Kingdom (Image: Prostate Cancer UK ) Prostate cancer is the most common cancer amongst men in the United Kingdom. It kills one man every 45 minutes and over 400,000 men throughout the country are currently living with the disease every day. One…

  • Man charged over homemade gun found in Aldinga Beach house

    Man charged over homemade gun found in Aldinga Beach house

    [ad_1] A man has been charged with firearms offences after allegedly threatening people in a southern suburbs street. Police were sent to White Court, Aldinga Beach at about 2.30am on Wednesday in response to reports that a man was making threats against people in the street. No weapons were seen in the man’s possession but…

  • How dying man’s grandchildren brought him joy in his final days

    How dying man’s grandchildren brought him joy in his final days

    [ad_1] Bernie McDermott was stepping into retirement when he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, at the age of 59. It was a shocking diagnosis which devastated his family, particularly as there were no real symptoms. A keen walker, he attributed a nagging right hip ache to arthritis, but his diagnosis would sadly show that…

  • More Salad Shake Ups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

    More Salad Shake Ups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

    [ad_1] The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says three types of Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups that were distributed nationally have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall applies to the Tropical Lime, Asian Sesame and Sweet Kale varieties with a best before date of Dec. 29. The package size is 152 grams for Tropical Lime, and…

  • ANA to start direct Perth-Tokyo flights from September

    ANA to start direct Perth-Tokyo flights from September

    [ad_1] WA’s struggling tourism industry has been given a big boost with the confirmation of a daily direct flight from Tokyo to Perth by Japan’s trendsetting seven-star airline, All Nippon Airways. The announcement, to be made this morning, of a daily Boeing 787 service from September 1 is a vote of confidence by ANA and…

  • Best deals online, cashback deals

    Best deals online, cashback deals

    [ad_1] Millions of Australians will log on to find a Boxing Day bargain — but they are also being urged to not ignore special deals offered in-store. December 26 is still the nation’s supreme shopping event, despite November’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday offering large discounts. More than half of Australia is expected to be…

  • Boxing Day test Australia v India live score, stream, start time: Cricket at MCG

    Boxing Day test Australia v India live score, stream, start time: Cricket at MCG

    [ad_1] Supplied Virat Kohli reckons the secret to success on Australian soil is all above the shoulders. Kohli’s supreme record in often unforgiving conditions in Australia, where he averages 58.45 and has scored six centuries, has reinforced his status as a modern-day great. The Indian skipper’s masterful first-innings century in Perth wasn’t enough to prevent…

  • Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton curtsy as Queen attends Sandringham church

    Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton curtsy as Queen attends Sandringham church

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton attended the royal family’s Christmas Day service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate today. They attended with their respective husbands Prince Harry, 34, and Prince William, 37. After the service the two couples – along with other members of the royal family – waited…

  • Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes & Meal Ideas for the Family

    Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes & Meal Ideas for the Family

    [ad_1] I’m about to head home to Atlanta for the holidays—and I can’t wait. I can’t wait for my dog to run around in that big yard; I can’t wait to eat massive vats of my mother’s kimchi fried rice; and I can’t wait to cook for my family, to show them all of the…

  • outback aussie tours alan smithy smith loves living at Rosebank

    outback aussie tours alan smithy smith loves living at Rosebank

    [ad_1] Whether it is a renovated cottage, or a brick and tile house, Queenslanders love talking about real estate. Founder of Outback Aussie Tours, Alan ‘Smithy’ Smith, talks about his home. FIRST HOME A wooden Queenslander on the breathtaking Thomson River just out of Longreach; bought for $80,000 — we bought the home for both…

  • Pope sends Christmas message urging unity

    Pope sends Christmas message urging unity

    [ad_1] Pope Francis has offered his Christmas wish for fraternity among people of different faiths, races or ideas. He urged the world to put aside “partisan interests” to find a political solution to wars in Syria and Yemen and conflicts in Ukraine and on the Korean peninsula. Addressing tens of thousands of tourists, pilgrims and…

  • Paddington property that earns $110k a year hits the market

    Paddington property that earns $110k a year hits the market

    [ad_1] A Paddington property with four separate streams of rental investment income has hit the market. Currently home to restaurant Hai-Hai Ramen, this property also has two residential units and a storage area. A savvy investor could snap up the 102 Latrobe Tce property for a cool $1,575,000 and see the purchase pay for itself,…

  • Bloody Marys {Sriracha-Spiked!} | SimplyRecipes.com

    Bloody Marys {Sriracha-Spiked!} | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] Get your brunch on with a Bloody Mary! Or skip the vodka and make it a Virgin Mary. Just the thing for brunch or soothing a hangover. Photography Credit: Elise Bauer Welcome to the world’s most amped up tomato juice cocktail–the Bloody Mary. It’s the ultimate weekend brunch drink. It’s also a famous hangover cure, though…

  • 3 Home Interiors With Modern Elegance

    3 Home Interiors With Modern Elegance

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Elegant home interiors don’t have to be stiff and stuffy. Elegance can be combined with a fresh modern flavour to present a place that is full of personality. Take these three interiors for example; they are infused with chic elegance and sophistication but each have their own…

  • Gingerbread Men Cookies {Delightful & Delicious}

    Gingerbread Men Cookies {Delightful & Delicious}

    [ad_1] 1 Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices: In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the flour, baking soda, and spices. Set aside. 2 Make the dough: In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in eggs and molasses. Gradually add the flour…

  • Get Out director Jordan Peele’s new movie

    Get Out director Jordan Peele’s new movie

    [ad_1] Jordan Peele, director of the brilliantly unsettling Get Out, has dropped the trailer for his upcoming movie Us — and it looks just as terrifying. The much-anticipated horror film, set for release in March, sees a couple (Black Panther co-stars Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke) head to their beach house with their two kids…

  • Jane Schumann and Peter Starr join Raine and Horne Double Bay

    Jane Schumann and Peter Starr join Raine and Horne Double Bay

    [ad_1] Next year will mark a big change for veteran agent Jane Schumann, who after almost 13 years with Di Jones is swapping teams. Likewise, Peter Starr, of McGrath. Ms Schumann, with son Sam, colleague Jean-Michel Rudsdale and her executive assistant Laura White, is joining Raine and Horne Double Bay. “It’s an exciting new phase,”…

  • Two dead in Christmas Eve tragedy on Phillip Island

    Two dead in Christmas Eve tragedy on Phillip Island

    [ad_1] Two men have tragically drowned at a Phillip Island beach on Christmas Eve, with a teenage boy also taken to hospital after the horror incident. The trio was swimming near The Colonnades, off The Blvd on Phillip Island, around 5.30pm when emergency services were alerted to the distressed swimmers. Paramedics performed CPR on a…

  • Christmas Day opening hours: Is McDonald’s open on Christmas Day 2018?

    Christmas Day opening hours: Is McDonald’s open on Christmas Day 2018?

    [ad_1] Christmas Day usually involves overindulging in turkey, stuffing and lots of potatoes. Snacks including pigs in blankets or Christmas pudding are also available throughout the day while you settle down to watch your favourite Christmas films. But if you don’t like eating a traditional Christmas dinner, can you go to McDonald’s instead to avoid…

  • Most ridiculous triple-0 calls made in 2018

    Most ridiculous triple-0 calls made in 2018

    [ad_1] Every year triple-0 operators help thousands of Aussies in need, and while the majority of calls that come through are for genuine reasons, there are some people don’t really understand what constitutes an emergency. Triple-0 gets between 8.5 million and 9 million calls each year, with about 30 per cent of those found to…

  • Children are bearing the brunt of this year’s flu season, health officials say

    Children are bearing the brunt of this year’s flu season, health officials say

    [ad_1] Many Canadian children are spending the holidays battling the flu and other respiratory illnesses — and an early start to the flu season might be partly to blame, pediatricians and public health officials say.  “We’re seeing a tremendous amount of viral illness [in children],” said Dr. Catherine Farrell, a pediatric intensive care specialist at CHU…

  • Stuffing recipe: The best easy Christmas stuffing recipe

    Stuffing recipe: The best easy Christmas stuffing recipe

    [ad_1] Christmas has finally arrived and for many people this means cooking a roast dinner for family and friends. The traditional festive feast sees Britons sitting down to  Christmas turkey, Brussell sprouts, bread sauce, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets and more. However, a key component of the dinner is often the stuffing. It’s a traditional part of the meal…

  • Death toll continues to climb

    Death toll continues to climb

    [ad_1] The death toll from the tsunami that hit Indonesian islands without warning Saturday night has passed 420 with more than 1,400 people injured. Thousands of people were left homeless when the waves smashed homes on coastal areas of western Java and southern Sumatra. Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said the death toll had…

  • Steve Smith, Dave Warner return from bans, ball tampering, Cricket Australia

    Steve Smith, Dave Warner return from bans, ball tampering, Cricket Australia

    [ad_1] Cricket Australia’s most powerful figures have started discussions regarding Steve Smith and David Warner’s reintegration, with a pair of ODIs against Pakistan looming large. Smith and Warner’s year-long bans are set to expire in the middle of a five- match ODI series that will run from March until early April. Cricket Australia (CA) chief…

  • Melbourne celebrities’ property highs and lows

    Melbourne celebrities’ property highs and lows

    [ad_1] From showering outside in winter, to months of searching, attending inspections and regretted sales that haunt, Melbourne celebrities shared their property highs and lows in 2018. Revisit some of the Sunday Herald Sun’s best Home Truths moments of the year. Elyse Knowles — Model and The Block 2017 winner YOUR FIRST FOOT ON THE…

  • Australia ready to help tsunami recovery

    Australia ready to help tsunami recovery

    [ad_1] Australia is standing by to help Indonesia in its post-tsunami clean-up and recovery effort. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed with AAP on Christmas Day that Australia would help our neighbour if requested after the disaster that has killed 373 people. There are still 128 people are missing, more than 1500 injured…

  • Two pedestrians struck by car have died

    Two pedestrians struck by car have died

    [ad_1] TWO elderly people have died after being hit by a car while crossing the road in a tragic Christmas Eve crash in Townsville. Acting Inspector Steve Batterham said the two people, aged in their 70s, were struck by a blue Mazda SUV on Ross River Rd, Mysterton, about 7.10pm. It is understood the pair…

  • First Nations kids more likely to experience pain, less likely to get treatment

    First Nations kids more likely to experience pain, less likely to get treatment

    [ad_1] Researchers examining children’s experiences with pain say their new data reflects what communities have been saying for years — that First Nations children are more likely to suffer painful conditions, but are less likely to see specialists or access mental-health services. A study published this month in the Canadian Medical Association Journal compared health records…

  • Choosing life: Paramedic uses music to help first responders access help

    Choosing life: Paramedic uses music to help first responders access help

    [ad_1] “Let’s redefine what it means to heal,” Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire repeats in their song Accidents, its music video depicting paramedics responding to various emergencies in an unnamed city. For Nicholas Hennink, an advance-care paramedic from South Africa who now works in Moose Jaw, Sask., music is his outlet for healing. “There used to be this stigma —…

  • Residents safe following Tas bushfire

    Residents safe following Tas bushfire

    [ad_1] Fire crews worked through Christmas eve night on a bushfire on Tasmania’s Bruny Island, with about 100 people evacuated. The fire at bushfire at Conleys Point, South Bruny, is no longer considered an immediate threat to the island community after crews worked overnight under “very difficult conditions”. All residents and campers have been accounted…

  • American cities look to Vancouver for overdose crisis response model

    American cities look to Vancouver for overdose crisis response model

    [ad_1] As an overdose crisis began taking shape in Denver, Colo., one of the places the city’s leaders looked for answers was north of the border. Coun. Albus Brooks says he hopped on a plane to Vancouver last year before putting together a recent proposal to open what could become the first legal supervised consumption…

  • Demand, sales remain strong in popular niche coastal market

    Demand, sales remain strong in popular niche coastal market

    [ad_1] BUYER confidence shows no signing of waning in the niche coastal market of Barwon Heads. Latest CoreLogic figures show price growth in the town has dipped into negative territory in the past year, with the median house price easing slightly to $900,000. But agents on the ground continue to report sales above expectation as…

  • Talking turkey: To rinse or not to rinse that Christmas bird

    Talking turkey: To rinse or not to rinse that Christmas bird

    [ad_1] From master chef Julia Child to the kitchen bible The Joy of Cooking, home chefs have been told for decades to rinse the inside and outside of Christmas turkeys before putting them in the oven. Proponents of turkey rinsing apparently did so to wash away any imagined germs and bacteria. But it turns out that rinsing was doing the opposite. It may…

  • 12 Recipes You Can Tackle in Just a Day

    12 Recipes You Can Tackle in Just a Day

    [ad_1] Conversations about bread making often turn to talk of starters and wait times and scrambled schedules—the laborious signifiers of a life in debt to sourdough. Homemade bread is notably special, particularly tasty. There is a reason people commit to the woes and wins of making bread in their own kitchens. Yet bread making is…

  • Gemma Collins exclusively reveals plans for OWN baby show

    Gemma Collins exclusively reveals plans for OWN baby show

    [ad_1] Gemma Collins and James Argent could be having their own baby show in future [Getty] Gemma Collins has revealed she could be set to have her own baby show in future, after exclusively revealing her plans to have a child and retire at 40.  The former The Only Way Is Essex star, who is currently in…

  • Church leaders deliver the Christmas message

    Church leaders deliver the Christmas message

    [ad_1] WHAT is the meaning of Christmas? The state’s religious leaders give their answers in their annual festive messages. Politics of love $1,000,000,000! That’s a lot to spend on Christmas decorations. Sadly, it’s the estimate Australians will spend on decorations this Christmas. In contrast, tens of millions of children around the world will spend Christmas…

  • Romaine lettuce now safe to eat, Public Health Agency says

    Romaine lettuce now safe to eat, Public Health Agency says

    [ad_1] The outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce appears to be over in Canada, with no new illnesses reported since mid-November, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. As of Dec. 24, the agency is no longer advising residents of Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick to avoid eating romaine lettuce and salad…

  • Paddy Ashdown: DAVID STEEL pays tribute to his friend

    Paddy Ashdown: DAVID STEEL pays tribute to his friend

    [ad_1] “Paddy” Ashdown, was the first elected leader of the Liberal Democrats (Image: ELVIS BARUKCIC/AFP/Getty Images) PADDY Ashdown, throughout his career, had been seen as an “action man”, which was why the thought of his being ill seemed so unlikely and his premature death so cruel. He had told colleagues just a month ago that…

  • Celebrities who had a terrible 2018

    Celebrities who had a terrible 2018

    [ad_1] As another year comes to a rapid close, some people among us will be counting down to midnight on December 31 a little more enthusiastically than others. They have endured messy scandals, very public embarrassments, extraordinary PR backfires and even the sudden end of careers. Across the worlds of sport, business, entertainment, media and…

  • eBay: ‘Ultra very rare’ 50p Tale of Peter Rabbit coin selling for £750

    eBay: ‘Ultra very rare’ 50p Tale of Peter Rabbit coin selling for £750

    [ad_1] The Tale of Peter Rabbit commemorative coins continue to spark a conversation amongst coin collectors. The array of 50ps celebrating Beatrix Potter’s famous characters have had an influx of listings on eBay recently, with the Peter Rabbit versions of particular interest. Another eBay user has jumped on the bandwagon with their most recent listing, selling…

  • Coalition agrees to disband government, hold new election

    Coalition agrees to disband government, hold new election

    [ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government agreed on Wednesday to hold early elections on April 9 after the ruling coalition appeared to come up short on votes needed to pass a contentious piece of court-ordered legislation, Israel media has reported. Mr Netanyahu’s religious, nationalistic coalition has been roiled by internal divisions for months. Avigdor…

  • Torvill and Dean net worth: Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean’s fortune

    Torvill and Dean net worth: Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean’s fortune

    [ad_1] Jayne Torvill, 61, and Christopher Dean, 60, have been so successful throughout their 40-year ice skating career they’ve landed their very own movie biopic to air on Christmas Day on ITV. The ice skating duo are also known for being judges on Dancing On Ice – a celebrity competition hosted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip…

  • Merry Christmas from everyone at the NT News

    Merry Christmas from everyone at the NT News

    [ad_1] A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. News Pty Limited Copyright…

  • Broiled Lobster Tail {with Brown Butter Sauce}

    Broiled Lobster Tail {with Brown Butter Sauce}

    [ad_1] If starting with frozen lobster tails, while the lobster tails are defrosting, prepare the hazelnut brown butter sauce. 1 Toast the hazelnuts: Toast hazelnuts in a small skillet on medium to medium high heat. When fragrant and lightly browned, remove hazelnuts from pan and place in the center a dry, clean dish towel. Rub the…

  • Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas!

    [ad_1] Enjoy your holidays! Visualizer: Yellow Studio   Visualizer: Vizline Studio   Visualizer: NB Studio   Visualizer: KK3 Design   Visualizer: Javad Gerami   Visualizer: Izabel Popova   Visualizer: DSE Visualisation   Visualizer: Irinel-Ramona Florescu   Photographer: Lorenzo Pennati   Visualizer: Kristen Fox   Related Posts: Indoor Decor: Ways to make your home festive during the holidays IKEA 2016 Catalog Nautical Home Decor: 50 Accessories…

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency: Foods to eat on Christmas Day to help

    Vitamin B12 deficiency: Foods to eat on Christmas Day to help

    [ad_1] Vitamin B12 is essential for the body and not getting enough can be detrimental to a person’s health. The vitamin helps the production of red blood cells, and not getting enough can result in a shortage. A lack of red blood cells can lead to tissues and organs becoming deprived of oxygen, and this…

  • 2,000 plus vacant social housing properties in NSW

    2,000 plus vacant social housing properties in NSW

    [ad_1] A recent report has revealed some grim news about the social housing sector in NSW, and one politician is outraged. Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services Tania Mihailuk has slammed the Government for presiding over 2,000 plus vacant properties and a 40 per cent hike in maintenance costs. MORE NEWS: Bruce Willis finally…

  • Ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif jailed

    Ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif jailed

    [ad_1] A Pakistani anti-corruption court has jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for seven years on graft charges he says were politically motivated. The court on Monday found the three-time prime minister was unable to prove the source of income for the ownership of a steel mill in Saudi Arabia, Geo News reported. Sharif was…

  • Baby treated at scene of unit fire at Kingston, south of Brisbane

    Baby treated at scene of unit fire at Kingston, south of Brisbane

    [ad_1] A BABY and two adults will spend the rest of Christmas Eve hospitalised after a unit fire south of Brisbane. Emergency crews were called to the two-storey single unit on Mawarra St, Kingston after reports of a fire at 4.20pm. Paramedics assessed the infant and three adults on the scene. The baby was transported…

  • Fast food chain slammed over intern advertisement

    Fast food chain slammed over intern advertisement

    [ad_1] Hungry Jack’s has come under fire after advertising for interns to fill its summer workforce. The Retail and Fast Food Workers Union has slammed the franchise on Facebook, sharing an image of a job advertisement that says it is “looking to help out young people with their first job”, and will offer interns 15…

  • Perth diver Charlie Young’s close encounter with hammerhead sharks

    Perth diver Charlie Young’s close encounter with hammerhead sharks

    [ad_1] A Perth diver who swam with a school of hammerhead sharks at the weekend is working to dispel people’s fear about the ocean predators. Charlie Young, 26, spent hours free-diving 150m from shore at Point Peron in a marine sanctuary with about 25 sharks. The music producer said he was at ease with the…

  • Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars updates, result

    Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars updates, result

    [ad_1] The Melbourne Stars will be looking to rebound from a first-start loss against Sydney Thunder when it comes up against the Hobart Hurricanes this afternoon, who are fresh from a win over the Brisbane Heat on Saturday night. The match at Hobart’s Blundstone Arena is scheduled to start at 3.45pm AEDT. Teams Hobart captain…

  • How to cook the perfect meal this holiday

    How to cook the perfect meal this holiday

    [ad_1] Australians prefer a juicy ham to a stringy old turkey at Christmas. Last year Woolworths sold 550,000 wood-smoked hams in the lead-up to the big day, compared to just 80,000 turkeys. It’s not surprising when you consider ham is easier to cook — and for that matter harder to mess up — than the…

  • Chris Dawson expected to be released on bail

    Chris Dawson expected to be released on bail

    [ad_1] Accused killer Chris Dawson is expected to walk free from a Sydney jail and head home to Queensland for Christmas, two weeks after he was arrested over the 1982 murder of his first wife, Lyn. Mr Dawson, 70, was granted bail in Sydney Central Local Court last Monday but remained behind bars in Silverwater…

  • Mum quits job after selling photo

    Mum quits job after selling photo

    [ad_1] The single mum who managed to get an incredible shot of the Royals leaving church last Christmas has made AU$72,000 so far and says the photo has been like a “lottery win”. Karen Anvil, 40, was in the crowd gathered at Sandringham when she managed to snap Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton…

  • Where to find the best offers, deals

    Where to find the best offers, deals

    [ad_1] New research has revealed 10 million Aussies will shop the Boxing Day sales this year — and will drop a staggering $3.2 billion dollars on the day. The data, revealed by comparison site finder.com.au, found a huge percentage of us were preparing to shop during the Boxing Day sale period. But finder.com.au money expert Bessie Hassan…

  • eBay: Kew Gardens 50p coin worth hundreds – rare coins selling online

    eBay: Kew Gardens 50p coin worth hundreds – rare coins selling online

    [ad_1] The Kew Gardens 50p is the rarest coin in circulation in the UK. The coin, officially the 25th Anniversary of Kew Gardens, has a mintage of 210,000. Expert collector’s manual “Save it? Spend it? What should you do?” values the coin at £100. The genuinely rare piece is often found exchanging hands at this…

  • Victoria Police speaking to man and woman

    Victoria Police speaking to man and woman

    [ad_1] Police are questioning a man and a woman after a body was found inside a blood-smeared home in Melbourne’s southwest overnight. Homicide Squad detectives stayed at the property all night after a man’s body was located inside the Altona home just before 11.30pm. Forensic detectives were photographed at the home this morning, with a…

  • Dumped Today star goes after Cassandra Thorburn

    Dumped Today star goes after Cassandra Thorburn

    [ad_1] Karl Stefanovic has declared war on his ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn, reportedly engaging high-powered lawyers in a bid to silence her increasingly bitter public tirades. Just days after returning home to Australia from his honeymoon with new bride Jasmine Yarbrough, the ousted Today host seems to be fed up with the endless media sprays. According…

  • Sydney Rabbitoh’s star George Burgess says goodbye to Chifley

    Sydney Rabbitoh’s star George Burgess says goodbye to Chifley

    [ad_1] SOUTH Sydney Rabbitoh’s star George Burgess and wife Joanna have capped off their eventful year with the sale of their family home. The couple, who recently welcomed their second child Birdie Marquelle, a sister to Boston, secured $1.6 million for their four bedroom home in Chifley. RELATED: Burgess breaks even with Little Bay apartment…

  • Scarborough pedestrian Jason Francis killed by a car

    Scarborough pedestrian Jason Francis killed by a car

    [ad_1] A pedestrian has died after he was struck by a car on a Perth road. The 29-year-old man was on Stanley Street in Scarborough about 8pm on Saturday when he was struck by a VW Jetta driven by an 18-year-old man. The victim, identified as Jason Francis, died a short time later in Royal…

  • Emma Willis admits she’s feeling broody for another baby at 42

    Emma Willis admits she’s feeling broody for another baby at 42

    [ad_1] Emma Willis shares three children with her Busted member husband Matt [Dave Benett/Getty Images] Big Brother host Emma Willis has opened up about wanting another baby at 42. The television star has three children – Isabelle, nine, Ace, seven, and Trixie, two, with her husband Matt Willis, 35.   But since filming for her epic midwife…

  • Turkey bolsters military on Syrian border

    Turkey bolsters military on Syrian border

    [ad_1] Turkey is sending reinforcements to its border with Syria, Demiroren News Agency (DHA) reports, adding that some 100 vehicles including mounted pick-up trucks and weaponry had made their way to the area. The heightened military activity comes days after President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would postpone a planned military operation on Kurdish YPG militia…

  • ‘It’s not sustainable’: Hospitals in Northeastern Ontario at or over capacity

    ‘It’s not sustainable’: Hospitals in Northeastern Ontario at or over capacity

    [ad_1] Anecdotal evidence has suggested the four major hospitals in northeastern Ontario have been stretched. Long wait times and patients in ‘non conventional spaces’ all demonstrate this. CBC News compiled capacity statistics provided by Health Sciences North, Timmins and District Hospital, North Bay Regional Health Centre and the Sault Area Hospital. The data suggests the…

  • Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cookies {Chewy}

    Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cookies {Chewy}

    [ad_1] Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cookies! These chewy, chocolate brownie cookies are studded with pieces of peppermint bark. They’re the ultimate holiday treat! Best enjoyed next to a roaring fire with hot cocoa. Photography Credit: Elise Bauer If this cookie doesn’t capture the seasonal taste of Christmas, then I don’t know what does! These cookies are…

  • Banksy mural attacked by ‘drunk halfwit’

    Banksy mural attacked by ‘drunk halfwit’

    [ad_1] The latest artwork by enigmatic British street artist Banksy was attacked by a “drunk halfwit” who attempted to damage the powerful mural painted on a suburban garage wall in south Wales. A security guard, who is paid for in part by Hollywood actor Michael Sheen to protect the artwork in his hometown, chased the…

  • Product Of The Week: Amazon Echo Wall Clock With Timer

    Product Of The Week: Amazon Echo Wall Clock With Timer

    [ad_1] Get your IoT game up with the new Echo wall clock from Amazon. Besides being a stylishly minimalist wall clock that is easy to read, the clock has 60 LED displays that let you visually track the timers you have set through your Alexa device. $30BUY IT $30BUY IT $30BUY IT Get it on…

  • Peppermint Bark Recipe {Sweet & Soft}

    Peppermint Bark Recipe {Sweet & Soft}

    [ad_1] Peppermint bark is such a traditional and quintessential Christmas treat. It’s also ridiculously easy to prepare in just a few minutes! How to Make Peppermint Bark Ready for the grand instructions? Ok, here you go: Melt chocolate. Pour onto cookie sheet. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Chill until firm. That’s it! Told you it…

  • Picture of Toronto homelessness emerging from research into Out of the Cold program

    Picture of Toronto homelessness emerging from research into Out of the Cold program

    [ad_1] Dennis Brooks says there are no warm places when you’re homeless. He should know. Originally from Glace Bay, N.S., Brooks, 54, was homeless in Toronto on and off for more than 20 years. “Nobody’s experienced what we have, up and down these hard roads,” Brooks said while sitting in a church near Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue. “People have been…

  • Crash closes M1 Bruce Highway northbound

    Crash closes M1 Bruce Highway northbound

    [ad_1] A MAN is in a critical condition and another three have been transported to hospital after a horror two-vehicle smash on the Bruce Highway on Sunday evening. Emergency services were called to the crash just before the link to the D’Aguilar Highway at 8.45pm. Two people had to be freed from the wreckage using…

  • High blood pressure: Six tips to prevent hypertension over Christmas

    High blood pressure: Six tips to prevent hypertension over Christmas

    [ad_1] High blood pressure affects more than a quarter of the UK population. The condition can be dangerous as if left untreated it can cause serious health problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Ensuring a healthy lifestyle is vital in preventing high blood pressure, but this can be difficult over the Christmas period when…

  • Woman dies in fall from Aurora high-rise in Queen St, Brisbane

    Woman dies in fall from Aurora high-rise in Queen St, Brisbane

    [ad_1] A woman has died after she fell from a high-rise building in Brisbane’s CBD. According to police, the woman, aged in her 20s, landed on a glass panel below, which subsequently shattered and caused minor cuts to two nearby children on a park bench. The incident occurred in Queen St, near Aurora Tower, about…

  • Google Chrome could soon receive an ultimate upgrade to please users

    Google Chrome could soon receive an ultimate upgrade to please users

    [ad_1] Google Chrome was created by the Mountain View firm and is the most popular web client in the world. Chrome far surpasses the likes of Safari, Microsoft Edge and Firefox in terms of monthly users, according to NetMarketShare. Google regularly updates the browser for users, meaning new functions and improvements are always being introduced.…

  • DEATH OF DIESEL CARS – The diesel vehicles that have been ditched in 2018

    DEATH OF DIESEL CARS – The diesel vehicles that have been ditched in 2018

    [ad_1] Car manufacturers have seized production on a number of diesel models in 2018. Other carmakers have also stated their content to remove diesel engines and vehicles from their lineups in the near future. Problems with diesel cars stem from the VW emissions scandal in 2015, which irrevocably changed the perception of diesel cars for…

  • Samantha Markle makes desperate plea

    Samantha Markle makes desperate plea

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle’s sister has penned an emotional Christmas card begging her to “end the rift with Dad” – warning he could die in the next year. Samantha Markle sent the heartbreaking note in a desperate bid to reunite the family before it is too late. She fears their father Thomas – who has suffered…

  • Drug kingpin friends, SWAT teams called to marital fights

    Drug kingpin friends, SWAT teams called to marital fights

    [ad_1] Sean Penn really should have it made. The critically acclaimed actor has won numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in Mystic River and Milk as well as five additional nominations. But the actor is famously outspoken and deeply politically motivated. He’s cultivated friendships with dictatorial leaders and drug…

  • Boxing Day Test captain is Archie Schiller, just 7

    Boxing Day Test captain is Archie Schiller, just 7

    [ad_1] Archie Schiller received rock-star treatment at Adelaide and Melbourne airports, met his Indian counterpart for media commitments, then put his charges through their paces at the MCG. The new captain of the Australian cricket team has a hectic schedule. The Barossa Valley boy, who turned 7 on Saturday, had “the greatest day of my…

  • High blood pressure symptoms: Check hypertension signs at age 60

    High blood pressure symptoms: Check hypertension signs at age 60

    [ad_1] High blood pressure is a common condition that puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. Diagnosing the condition – which is also known as hypertension – early is crucial, as it raises the risk of some deadly complications, including heart disease and strokes. But making some small diet or lifestyle changes could…

  • Woman dies in incident in Queen St, Brisbane

    Woman dies in incident in Queen St, Brisbane

    [ad_1] A WOMAN is dead after an incident in Brisbane’s CBD. Police believe the woman, aged in her 20s, fell from a high-rise and landed on a glass panel below, which subsequently shattered and caused minor cuts to two children walking nearby. The incident occurred in Queen St, near Aurora Tower, about 2.50pm. Police are…

  • Stomach bloating: Exercise for trapped wind pain after Christmas dinner

    Stomach bloating: Exercise for trapped wind pain after Christmas dinner

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating is a common condition that’s affected most people at some point in their lifetime. The condition can make the stomach feel swollen and puffy, and can lead to feeling generally uncomfortable. You could develop a bloated stomach by eating too much food in one go, talking with your mouth full of food,…

  • Reduce dust in home: Best method to efficiently dust every surface

    Reduce dust in home: Best method to efficiently dust every surface

    [ad_1] Reducing the amount of dust in your home often feels like an endless battle, with many surfaces quickly regaining the particles you wiped away moments before. There a number of methods to efficiently dust away every speck, but each and every surface will require something different to ensure your furniture stays dust free. Dust in…

  • US envoy to anti-IS coalition resigns

    US envoy to anti-IS coalition resigns

    [ad_1] Brett McGurk, the US envoy to the global coalition fighting Islamic State, has resigned in protest over the decision to withdraw American troops from Syria. McGurk joins Defence Secretary Jim Mattis in an exodus of experienced national security officials. Only 11 days ago, McGurk said it would be “reckless” to consider IS defeated and…

  • No rest for mental health workers at Xmas

    No rest for mental health workers at Xmas

    [ad_1] It’ll be business as usual for mental health support workers on Christmas as feelings of loneliness and the pressure to be happy heighten amid the festivities. Suicide prevention service Lifeline is expecting 2,500 calls on Christmas Day and more in the days after as people’s difficulties feel more “acute”. “It’s a time when there’s…

  • Dozens dead in Sunda Strait region

    Dozens dead in Sunda Strait region

    [ad_1] A powerful tsunami has smashed the coastline of Indonesia, killing at least 23 people and injuring 165 more. Waves struck on Saturday evening local time in the Sunda Strait region, which is between the islands of Java and Sumatra. Initial indications are that the tsunami was caused by undersea landslides following the eruption of…

  • Trump ‘discussed firing Fed chairman’

    Trump ‘discussed firing Fed chairman’

    [ad_1] US President Donald Trump has privately discussed the possibility of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, two sources familiar with the situation say. The sources say however they do not expect Trump to dismiss the US central bank chief, despite the president’s objections to the Fed’s interest rate-hiking campaign and his repeated criticisms of…

  • Tesla Model 3 review: Price, features and performance

    Tesla Model 3 review: Price, features and performance

    [ad_1] My first car was a 1993 Toyota Paseo. It was originally painted in Satin Black, but by the time I owned it, that was mostly peeling and faded off. The transmission was a clunky, barely working manual, it struggled to get up hills even with the foot to the floor and I’m sure its…

  • Montreal boxer Adonis Stevenson awake from coma, girlfriend says

    Montreal boxer Adonis Stevenson awake from coma, girlfriend says

    [ad_1] Montreal boxer Adonis (Superman) Stevenson is awake from his coma some three weeks after suffering a brain injury in a fight, according to a statement released by his partner Simone God.  “Despite recent reports being leaked to media, I wanted to clarify that Adonis is awake,” God wrote in a news release sent Saturday evening. …

  • El Gordo winning numbers: Who won the world’s BIGGEST lottery today?

    El Gordo winning numbers: Who won the world’s BIGGEST lottery today?

    [ad_1] The El Gordo lottery, which translates as The Fat One, is giving away €2.4bn (£2.15bn) in prize money. The top prize is a winning ticket of €400,000 (£359,725.11). Earlier today, people dressed up in costumes, including bishops and clowns, as they waited for the numbers to be drawn. El Gordo is held every year…

  • Pope’s expands efforts to help needy

    Pope’s expands efforts to help needy

    [ad_1] The Pope’s official almsgiver has opened a health station beneath St Peter’s Square to serve the homeless, expanding Pope Francis’ efforts to care for the needy living close to the heart of the Catholic Church. The Vatican said on Saturday that the Mother of Mercy health office is Pope Francis’ latest gift to the…

  • Views, land, and even two alpacas…

    Views, land, and even two alpacas…

    [ad_1] Offering hilltop views and a secluded country feel, this 2008-built home is actually just a few minutes from the shops and services of central Victor Harbor. [ad_2] Source link

  • ‘Gel drops’ developed to save eyesight, scientists found

    ‘Gel drops’ developed to save eyesight, scientists found

    [ad_1] The surface of the eye, known as the cornea, is usually transparent. But an eye infection or trauma can cause scarring on the surface, causing blurred vision or complete blindness. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an eye infection commonly associated with poor contact lens hygiene, is currently treated with drops that contain antibiotics and corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.…

  • Politician Rodel Batocabe shot dead

    Politician Rodel Batocabe shot dead

    [ad_1] A Philippine congressman was gunned down at a Christmas celebration on Saturday, police said, the latest violence in a country notorious for deadly political rivalries. Rodel Batocabe had just finished handing out presents in the central town of Daraga when the politician and his police bodyguard were shot dead by a gunman hiding in…

  • Eggnog Ice Cream Recipe {Homemade}

    Eggnog Ice Cream Recipe {Homemade}

    [ad_1] 1 Infuse milk and cream with spices: Put the 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of the cream into a heavy saucepan (2 quart). Add the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and heat until steamy, but not boiling. Lower the heat to warm, cover, and let spices steep for at least…

  • Acreage close to Brisbane city in demand

    Acreage close to Brisbane city in demand

    [ad_1] THIS Logan house recently sold for $42,500 more than its suburb median house sale price. The Forestdale property is on a 5006sq m block, and has all of its living across a single level. All Properties Group agent Jay Aston said the 19 Sienko St property was bought by a family for $830,000. “They…

  • Spritz Cookies Recipe {Delicious & Classic}

    Spritz Cookies Recipe {Delicious & Classic}

    [ad_1] Spritz cookies are a classic Christmas cookie! With roots in Germany and Scandinavia, they’re a simple butter cookie pressed into festive shapes and topped with all sorts of garnishes. Photography Credit: Elise Bauer This cookie is my other favorite Christmas cookie, along with walnut snowballs. I am sure my mum made all kinds of…

  • Simply Recipes 2018 Meal Plan: December Week 4

    Simply Recipes 2018 Meal Plan: December Week 4

    [ad_1] This month, we welcome back Marta Rivera for more of her meal plans. Marta is a trained chef, mom of twins, and Army wife. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, there’s something to be said about gathering with family and friends in the spirit of peace and goodwill.…

  • Pedestrian badly injured after being hit by car in Scarborough

    Pedestrian badly injured after being hit by car in Scarborough

    [ad_1] A man, believed to be in his 20s, has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital after being hit by a car in Scarborough on Saturday night. The crash occurred at the corner of Stanley Street and Sunstone Lane at about 8pm, with St John Ambulance taking him to hospital after administering CPR on the…

  • Esther Choi’s Galbi Jjim Draws Inspiration From Her Grandma’s Recipe

    Esther Choi’s Galbi Jjim Draws Inspiration From Her Grandma’s Recipe

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with Bosch, makers of high quality home appliances like the induction slide-in range, to share recipes, tips, and videos that highlight the little details that make a dish truly delicious. When I was growing up, my halmoni (“grandma” in Korean) would always tell me that food is all about giving—that love is…

  • Hearty Roasted Vegetable and Chicken Stew Recipe

    Hearty Roasted Vegetable and Chicken Stew Recipe

    [ad_1] 1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. 2 Roast the veggies: Spread chopped mushrooms, carrots, and potatoes on a baking sheet in three separate rows, keeping each vegetable separate from the others—this will come in handy later when you have to add them to the soup in separate steps. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil…

  • Body of Sophia Airey found in Edinburgh

    Body of Sophia Airey found in Edinburgh

    [ad_1] A body has been found in the hunt for a missing 29-year-old who vanished three days ago. Sophia Airey, 29, from Edinburgh, was last seen on Wednesday with her car discovered the next day. A frantic search involving the Coastguard and an emergency helicopter was launched along the waterfront. But police today revealed today…

  • ‘It’s like a sober bar’: Windsor coffee shop that gives former addicts safe spot an inspiration for U.S. mom

    ‘It’s like a sober bar’: Windsor coffee shop that gives former addicts safe spot an inspiration for U.S. mom

    [ad_1] Distraught by watching her son nearly die of a drug overdose, a Pennsylvania woman and her husband drove seven hours to Windsor, Ont., to meet former addicts who now run a “sober bar.” The Spiritual Soldiers Coffee Compound serves a warm dose of acceptance to anyone battling addiction, trying to stay clean. Debra Altland was so inspired after…

  • Instagram Story: How to download video from Instagram

    Instagram Story: How to download video from Instagram

    [ad_1] Instagram is the popular way to post pictures and video to friends and family around the world. The Facebook-owned social media app recently introduced Instagram Stories – a feature allowing its one billion users to post content that expires after 24 hours. Although scrolling through posts is great, sometimes you may find a video…

  • My daughter’s disease is terrible, but I refuse to hate it

    My daughter’s disease is terrible, but I refuse to hate it

    [ad_1] I refuse to hate my daughter’s disease.  She has a terrible genetic condition called Atypical Rett Syndrome, a one-letter typo in one part of her DNA. It is the cause of her autism. It messes with her brain, muscles, coordination and communication.  The list of potential problems is long. Some kids with the disease…

  • Sydney Eat Street: New Year’s Eve

    Sydney Eat Street: New Year’s Eve

    [ad_1] Welcome the New Year in grand style with venues around Sydney that offer a spectacular view of the fireworks and equally magnificent menus. Take a tour of the area’s best eateries right here with The Sunday Telegraph’s Eat Street. Are you hungry for more inspiration? Follow us on Instagram. For a chance to feature…

  • 2018 — A year of change in Canadian public health

    2018 — A year of change in Canadian public health

    [ad_1] 2018 was the year Canadians were allowed to begin freely self-medicating with cannabis and nicotine vaping products. It was a year when a study revealed unproven stem cell procedures were available across the country. And it was a year that continued the explosion in home genetic testing, with DNA-testing kits topping this season’s gift lists once again. “2018…

  • Trump talk of firing Fed chairman: report

    Trump talk of firing Fed chairman: report

    [ad_1] US President Donald Trump has reportedly discussed firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Trump’s frustration with the US central bank chief intensified after this week’s interest rate increase and months of stock-market losses, Bloomberg said on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The president has talked privately about firing Powell many times in…

  • Galaxy S10 could abandon a huge Samsung feature when it releases next year

    Galaxy S10 could abandon a huge Samsung feature when it releases next year

    [ad_1] Galaxy S10 is expected to debut in February at Mobile World Congress (MWC), a technology show taking place in Barcelona. The hardware is expected to replace the Galaxy Note 9 as the firm’s most technologically advanced and premium handset. Galaxy S10 is assumed to represent Samsung’s attempt to stave off increasing competition from its…

  • Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, updates, results, video, BBL

    Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, updates, results, video, BBL

    [ad_1] Things didn’t go according to plan in the season opener for the Brisbane Heat and skipper Chris Lynn isn’t happy. The opening trio failed to fire as the Heat were comfortably outplayed by the Adelaide Strikers. They’ll look to bounce back against the Hobart Hurricanes. In their first game of the season, the Hurricanes…

  • Turkey to take over fight against IS

    Turkey to take over fight against IS

    [ad_1] Turkey will take over the fight against Islamic State militants in Syria as the US withdraws its troops, President Tayyip Erdogan says. The surprise announcement by US President Donald Trump that he would withdraw roughly 2000 troops has felled a pillar of American policy in the Middle East. Critics say Trump’s decision will make…

  • elegant gowns Adrianna Papell Monsoon Debenhams Christmas New Year

    elegant gowns Adrianna Papell Monsoon Debenhams Christmas New Year

    [ad_1] With party season in full swing, it’s time to turn to elegant styles such as gowns and sequin columns dresses for the more sophisticated soirees.  For a look worthy of royalty, swap thigh baring mini dresses for classic longer hemlines that will make you feel like a princess. However, looking expensive needn’t cost the…

  • Sydney man in critical condition after factory fire

    Sydney man in critical condition after factory fire

    [ad_1] A man suffering severe burns to half of his body stumbled to a Sydney service station in his shoes and underwear after being injured in a nearby factory fire. Members of the public helped the man who walked to the Blacktown petrol station after 7 o’clock last night before emergency services arrived and flew…

  • Exclusive riverside address up for grabs in Highton

    Exclusive riverside address up for grabs in Highton

    [ad_1] A HEALTHY dash of grandeur doesn’t seem out of place along Buckley Falls Rd where suburban Highton meets the Barwon River in a prime slice of real estate. The scale of houses in this riverside pocket contributes to its air of exclusivity, with only a lucky handful claiming views of Buckley Falls and the…

  • Nanaimo, B.C.’s 105,000 residents told not to use water after storm knocks out treatment plant

    Nanaimo, B.C.’s 105,000 residents told not to use water after storm knocks out treatment plant

    [ad_1] Residents in Nanaimo, B.C., are being told not to use water after a powerful storm caused widespread damage Thursday. The City of Nanaimo says the windstorm and power outages knocked out its water treatment plant so it couldn’t produce water. Staff said Friday afternoon the facility has begun to produce some water but not enough to meet normal demand. Nanaimo…

  • Blackwater ‘we are coming’ advert points to privatised War

    Blackwater ‘we are coming’ advert points to privatised War

    [ad_1] The day President Trump decreed the US would abandon Syria and Afghanistan, controversial US mercenary group Blackwater declared — “WE ARE COMING’. Does this mean war has just been privatised? The highly controversial move sent shockwaves through the Middle East, NATO and many US allies. It also prompted US Defence Secretary James Mattis to…

  • Sudbury woman offers tips on staying sober during the holidays

    Sudbury woman offers tips on staying sober during the holidays

    [ad_1] The holidays are known for being a time of relaxation, kicking back, and having a nice glass of wine, but for some people, the latter part makes the holidays that much more difficult. People going through alcohol addiction recovery can sometimes feel triggered around the holidays with the social drinking and alcohol consumption that’s…

  • Tahini, Peppermint, and Matcha Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

    Tahini, Peppermint, and Matcha Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

    [ad_1] My favorite gift from my younger sister is cookies. Chocolate sandwich cookies to be exact. When we were in high school, she uncovered—and perfected—a recipe for homemade Oreos. I can picture her in the kitchen, earnestly focused on filling each cookie with a generous dollop of buttercream. I’d beg her to make them when…

  • Vic’s Meat bone-in ham half leg recalled over listeria fears

    Vic’s Meat bone-in ham half leg recalled over listeria fears

    [ad_1] The NSW Food Authority has advised of a recall of Christmas hams over food safety fears. Customers are urged to return the 4.5kg Vic’s Meat bone-in ham half leg to their place of purchase for a full refund. The Australian product is being recalled over a listeria contamination. Listeria can cause illness in pregnant…

  • Jeffrey Garten Makes the Best Coffee, According to Ina Garten

    Jeffrey Garten Makes the Best Coffee, According to Ina Garten

    [ad_1] I’ve always been told that the perfect relationship doesn’t exist. And as much as I’d like to believe that’s true (considering my boyfriend and I are over here having nuclear arguments over enchiladas), I know for a fact that it is indeed false. Why? Three words: Ina and Jeffrey. Yes, I love Ina for…

  • Measles outbreaks now a global problem thanks to anti-vaxxers

    Measles outbreaks now a global problem thanks to anti-vaxxers

    [ad_1] Welcome to The National Today newsletter, which takes a closer look at what’s happening around some of the day’s most notable stories. Sign up here and it will be delivered directly to your inbox Monday to Friday. TODAY: Measles outbreaks are becoming more of a global problem, with more than 300,000 suspected and confirmed cases worldwide​.  Brexit takes a…

  • Land Rover developing automatic driver’s door

    Land Rover developing automatic driver’s door

    [ad_1] Jaguar Land Rover is making it easier to go forth and prosper. The British maker is in the process of testing its new driver’s door that opens and closes automatically. The tech, which was once the domain of sci-fi television, is now fairly commonplace but it is finally being applied to vehicles. It uses…

  • Probe ends into drug makers accused of stifling competition by generics

    Probe ends into drug makers accused of stifling competition by generics

    [ad_1] The Competition Bureau has ended its two-year investigation that pitted the generic drug industry against three big pharmaceutical companies with no charges against Celgene, Pfizer Canada, or Sanofi-Aventis Canada, despite finding some evidence of anti-competitive tactics. The complaint brought to the Competition Bureau in 2016 stems from delays generic drug makers said they faced…

  • Molten Dark Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe With Clementine & Olive Oil

    Molten Dark Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe With Clementine & Olive Oil

    [ad_1] Table for One is a column by Senior Editor Eric Kim, who loves cooking for himself—and only himself—and seeks to celebrate the beauty of solitude in its many forms. It’s the first day of winter, the shortest day—and the longest night—of the year. To prep for tonight’s winter solstice, which is said to feature…

  • Best Chocolate Truffles – Recipe for An Easy Vegan Dessert (& Gift Idea)

    Best Chocolate Truffles – Recipe for An Easy Vegan Dessert (& Gift Idea)

    [ad_1] I am all about partaking in holiday festivities. For me, that means latke parties, dozens upon dozens of holiday cookies, prime rib roast, Yorkshire pudding, and of course, all of the brightly colored (preferably fizzy) cocktails. But every once in a while, call it my “mid-point stretch” between Hanukkah and Christmas, then Christmas and…

  • One shot dead in Vienna, manhunt under way

    One shot dead in Vienna, manhunt under way

    [ad_1] One person has been killed and another injured in a shooting outside a popular schnitzel restaurant in central Vienna. Police say the shooting was not terrorism-related. A manhunt was underway across the historic centre of the Austrian capital on Friday after the shooting in an alleyway that houses a restaurant popular with tourists. As…

  • 12 Prosecco Cocktail Ideas Beyond the Mimosa

    12 Prosecco Cocktail Ideas Beyond the Mimosa

    [ad_1] It’s the most wonderful time of the year—so bring on the comfort & joy, we say. In The Art of Chill Holidays, we’ll show you how we keep celebrations low-key, with festive decor tricks, clever time-saving tips, and scrumptious spreads of snacks (always snacks!). The other day, my friend texted me what should have…

  • Aldi is selling an ENTIRE Christmas dinner for £8.99

    Aldi is selling an ENTIRE Christmas dinner for £8.99

    [ad_1] As Christmas can be an extremely expensive occasion in general, most shoppers head to a cheaper supermarket for their final big shop. While Iceland is the supermarket offering the cheapest turkey this year, Aldi have an unmissable deal if you’re planning a Christmas dinner for two. The bargain supermarket has saved people from being…

  • A Dish to Remember My Brother on Christmas

    A Dish to Remember My Brother on Christmas

    [ad_1] My little brother Forrester and I were both born around Christmas almost exactly 12 years apart. Capricorn babies. When I tell people that, they automatically assume that because we weren’t close in age, we weren’t close. Maybe I wasn’t his parent, but I changed my fair share of diapers, picked him up from daycare…

  • Fiance of vanished Colorado mum Kelsey Berreth arrested

    Fiance of vanished Colorado mum Kelsey Berreth arrested

    [ad_1] Investigators served an arrest warrant on Friday morning for Patrick Frazee, the fiance of Kelsey Berreth, a Colorado woman who went missing the day after Thanksgiving, according to ABC News. Berreth, 29, who has a baby with Frazee, hasn’t been seen in a month. Police believe Berreth is no longer alive. She was last…

  • Soup and shake diet can beat Type 2 diabetes in just weeks, research suggests

    Soup and shake diet can beat Type 2 diabetes in just weeks, research suggests

    [ad_1] Patients start with soup-shake diet (Image: Getty Images) The three-stage plan involves eating 830 calories a day for 12-16 weeks before being reintroduced to healthy normal food and given help to achieve long-term weight loss. The “nutritionally complete” meals, which come in a variety of flavours, contain carbohydrates, protein, fat and essential minerals. The results…

  • DIY Gift Wrap No Wrapping Paper Ideas

    DIY Gift Wrap No Wrapping Paper Ideas

    [ad_1] Welcome to Nifty, Gifty Holidays, our guide for all the little, magical ways we make the season sparkle. Today, we’re highlighting some of our favorite ways to wrap gifts with thoughtful items you can find around the house. Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re wrapping the last few items in your stack of…

  • Coerced sterilization reports sparking concern in Canada’s medical community

    Coerced sterilization reports sparking concern in Canada’s medical community

    [ad_1] Reports detailing allegations of coerced and forced sterilizations of Indigenous women are “deeply concerning” and describe serious violations of medical ethics, the president of the Canadian Medical Association said Thursday. “This should not be happening,” Dr. Gigi Osler said in an interview. “For me, to read these stories, it reinforces my desire and commitment…

  • The Re-Style Of A Luxury Villa

    The Re-Style Of A Luxury Villa

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Elegant white furniture stands clean against textured stone and rustic wooden backdrops in this re-styled luxury villa in Cap Martinet, Ibiza. The high-end interior, visualised by Tabarq, is illuminated by a contemporary lighting scheme of recessed track LEDs and sculptural pendant lights. The layout includes an airy…

  • Best Party Icebreaker Centerpiece

    Best Party Icebreaker Centerpiece

    [ad_1] Welcome to Table Ta-Da!, where our art director, Alexis Anthony, shares tips and tricks (along with a little fairy dust) to help you create a wow-worthy table, whether you’re serving two people or 20. Cue the oohs and ahhs… What kind of party guest are you? Are you comfortable striking up conversations with any…

  • Chinese chemistry student ‘slowly poisoned’ US university roommate

    Chinese chemistry student ‘slowly poisoned’ US university roommate

    [ad_1] A Chinese chemistry student at a US university tried to poison his African-American roommate over a period of several months, prosectors allege. Yukai Yang, a 22-year-old chemistry major at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other offences, according to Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli, who…

  • Weight loss: Does eating late at night make you gain weight?

    Weight loss: Does eating late at night make you gain weight?

    [ad_1] From diet plans to fitness tips, there’s no shortage of advice out there when it comes to weight loss. But, there are some claims that the time of day that you consume food could affect the amount of pounds you can shift – or gain. Some studies have shown that eating a healthy breakfast…

  • Pope Francis dedicates Christmas speech to sexual abuse

    Pope Francis dedicates Christmas speech to sexual abuse

    [ad_1] Pope Francis vowed on Friday that the Catholic Church will “never again” cover up clergy sex abuse and demanded that priests who have raped and molested children turn themselves in. Pope Francis dedicated his annual Christmas speech to the Vatican bureaucracy to abuse, evidence that a year of devastating revelations of sexual misconduct and…

  • US govt close to partial shutdown

    US govt close to partial shutdown

    [ad_1] The US government is heading for a partial shutdown unless President Donald Trump and Congress can cut a deal on their long-running battle over Trump’s demand for a wall on the border with Mexico. Funding for a range of federal agencies is set to expire at midnight on Friday. Trump pushed Republican allies in…

  • Passengers stranded as drones cause delays

    Passengers stranded as drones cause delays

    [ad_1] London’s Gatwick Airport, which was paralysed for more than two days after dozens of drone sightings, has confirmed it plans to reopen for a “limited number” of flights. “Gatwick’s runway is currently available and a limited number of aircraft are scheduled for departure and arrival,” the airport said on Twitter. It advised passengers to…

  • How these ‘Golden Girls’ beat the odds of loneliness

    How these ‘Golden Girls’ beat the odds of loneliness

    [ad_1] “OK, Mary. You’re going to make four cups of chicken broth.” Barb Coughlin, 71, is assigning kitchen duties for the day. “Phyllis, cut up the chicken. I’ll chop some onions.” There’s a pre-Christmas luncheon to prepare, so the cooks are in high gear. But with all the chopping and slicing, there’s a healthy dose of laughing. “They think this is…

  • Victorians get tough on pollution dobbing

    Victorians get tough on pollution dobbing

    [ad_1] Victorians are cleaning up their act, with a quarter more likely to report pollution to the state’s environment watchdog in the past financial year. Pollution reports from the community jumped to 13,244 in 2017/18, up from 10,577 the year before, the Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s annual report reveals. There have been 2225 site inspections…

  • Stomach bloating: Six causes of bloating at Christmas dinner

    Stomach bloating: Six causes of bloating at Christmas dinner

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating tends to occur when the body’s digestive system struggles to break down certain foods – some foods are more notorious than others. Christmas dinner is an opportunity to spend time with loved ones over a hearty meal, so there’s nothing worse than bloating and other digestive issues rearing their ugly head. So…

  • Manchester United stars bet on coaches firing, Alexis Sanchez, Marcus Rojo

    Manchester United stars bet on coaches firing, Alexis Sanchez, Marcus Rojo

    [ad_1] Alexis Sanchez sent a WhatsApp message to teammates suggesting he had won a bet on Jose Mourinho’s sacking. The AU$900,000-a-week flop messaged the Manchester United players’ group revelling in Mourinho’s demise and claiming he was now owed AU$35,000 from Marcus Rojo. His message read: “I told you so!! Patience is all it takes. Rojo…

  • Five places to invest in property for under $500k

    Five places to invest in property for under $500k

    [ad_1] GROVEDALE’S humble brick veneer houses are among the nation’s best places to invest in property in 2019. National buyers’ agency Your Property Your Wealth has picked five locations in three states that are on track to record solid growth in the years ahead — and they all have a median house price under $500,000.…

  • Who is new entertainment reporter Brooke Boney?

    Who is new entertainment reporter Brooke Boney?

    [ad_1] Triple J newsreader Brooke Boney is joining Today as part of a major shake-up for the troubled Channel 9 breakfast show. Boney will join Today in 2019 working alongside entertainment editor Richard Wilkins, who will have a bigger role on morning show Today Extra, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. “I’m really thrilled to be…

  • Weight loss tips: Exercises for ‘better results’ this Christmas

    Weight loss tips: Exercises for ‘better results’ this Christmas

    [ad_1] With dark nights and cold temperatures, making it out of the house in order to exercise can prove to be a challenge. What’s more, with Christmas parties and festive gatherings aplenty, finding the time to work out isn’t always the easiest of tasks. According to a fitness expert, that means that when it comes…

  • MFS stations tested for PFAS contamination over new year

    MFS stations tested for PFAS contamination over new year

    [ad_1] Fire stations and trucks will be tested for potentially deadly toxins in the New Year as the Metropolitan Fire Service confirmed eggs at the Largs North station had “highly elevated” levels of the chemical. The MFS informed Largs North staff of the elevated perfluorinated compounds (PFAS) levels in the eggs on Friday morning —…

  • Weight loss tips: Christmas alcohol swaps to save HUNDREDS of calories

    Weight loss tips: Christmas alcohol swaps to save HUNDREDS of calories

    [ad_1] For many people, Christmas is about spending time with loved ones, and enjoying those well-deserved treats. Enjoying some time off from strict diet plans once in a while are unlikely to dramatically affect your weight loss journey either. However, while indulging in a couple of treats and tipples is something plenty of slimmers will…

  • The perfect last minute gift

    The perfect last minute gift

    [ad_1] With the festive season in full swing and Christmas just days away, now could be the perfect time to pick up a last minute property at auction this weekend. Despite it being late in the year there is still something for everyone, with a range of apartments and houses set to go under the…

  • NFL, news, marijuana, drug possession

    NFL, news, marijuana, drug possession

    [ad_1] Former NFL wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham was arrested Wednesday in Missouri after being caught with a pound of marijuana, police said. Green-Beckham, who last played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016, was booked into the Green County Jail at about 3 a.m. Thursday and remained in custody on charges of possession of marijuana and…

  • 5 experts reveal the key technology for our future energy grid

    5 experts reveal the key technology for our future energy grid

    [ad_1] (Image: ) Smart meters are a core part of a huge upgrade to our outdated energy system, which is happening right now. They will form part of a smarter grid – a digital energy system which will be able to cope better with the energy demands of modern life. Thanks to the data collected…

  • Woodville baby death: Woman charged with murder

    Woodville baby death: Woman charged with murder

    [ad_1] An Adelaide woman has been charged with murder over the death of a nine-week-old baby. Police and ambulance crews were sent to Woodville at about 8.45am on December 5 after receiving reports that a baby was unresponsive. The infant was pronounced dead at the scene. Police arrested a 40-year-old Woodville woman on Thursday and…

  • 2 boys almost bled to death in botched circumcisions by Manitoba doctor

    2 boys almost bled to death in botched circumcisions by Manitoba doctor

    [ad_1] WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions Two boys almost bled to death from botched circumcisions performed by a now-suspended Winnipeg doctor. Dr. Ejaz Ahmad pleaded guilty to professional misconduct on Oct. 15 for performing circumcisions on as many as 18 pediatric patients in 2016 and 2017 when he lacked the training and know-how to…

  • Man in custody after allegedly swinging shovel at police

    Man in custody after allegedly swinging shovel at police

    [ad_1] A MAN who allegedly swung a shovel at police after attempting to rob a service station in Rockhampton this morning, has been taken into police custody. About 5.15am, a man of unknown age, allegedly entered the service station armed with a knife and demanded the female attendant hand him over the money. It is…

  • Chocolate milk has become an udderly divisive issue

    Chocolate milk has become an udderly divisive issue

    [ad_1] Chocolate milk has become politicized in recent months with the discussion around chocolate milk restrictions in schools. And one health expert argues the polarized debate might be harming public health advocacy. Some say the beverage contains too much sugar (about 26 grams of sugar in 240 millilitres of 1% partly skimmed chocolate milk, compared…

  • Ivanka Trump gives intimate insight into her marriage

    Ivanka Trump gives intimate insight into her marriage

    [ad_1] Ivanka Trump, 37, has shared a glimpse into her marriage to Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, 37. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday night, Ivanka, shared a black-and-white photo of her husband Jared speaking on the phone, with his back to the camera as he stared out the window of two huge white double doors. Alongside the…

  • Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott conceived Stormi WEEKS after getting together

    Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott conceived Stormi WEEKS after getting together

    [ad_1] Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner welcomed their first child together in February  [Getty] Travis Scott has opened up about his relationship with Kylie Jenner in one of his most revealing interviews to date. The 26-year-old rapper has been dating the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star for over a year, with the pair welcoming baby…

  • Vladimir Putin issues chilling warning on nuclear threat

    Vladimir Putin issues chilling warning on nuclear threat

    [ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a chilling warning about the rising threat of nuclear war, saying it could lead to “the destruction of civilisation as a whole and maybe even our planet”. It comes as Mr Putin also said that “Donald [Trump] is right” about the decision to withdraw US troops from Syria.…

  • Liberals lay out proposed rules for cannabis ‘edibles’

    Liberals lay out proposed rules for cannabis ‘edibles’

    [ad_1] From cannabis candy to dried meat with marijuana, the federal government has set out proposed new rules on how pot products can be sipped or munched. The proposed regulations released today on the production and sale of “edibles” also cover extracts and products that can be topically applied to skin, hair and nails. They…

  • Best Recipes for Pasta Bake

    Best Recipes for Pasta Bake

    [ad_1] There are few occurrences more crushing—in the scheme of party foods, at least—than finishing a perfectly executed, complex recipe, only to realize you have zero idea how to transport it to your target event. (Say, your neighbor’s annual Chrismakkuh party.) I speak from experience. This happens every year with my mom’s “angel pie”—a lemon…

  • Eggnog Cake Is an Easy, Make-Ahead Holiday Dessert

    Eggnog Cake Is an Easy, Make-Ahead Holiday Dessert

    [ad_1] Do you ever daydream about competing on the Great British Baking Show? Just imagining what it might be like to bake in giant tent in a sprawling meadow, complete with a babbling brook and lambs roaming about? Have you ever wondered what it might be like to listen to Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood…

  • Sleep services moving to Queen Elizabeth Hospital from the RAH

    Sleep services moving to Queen Elizabeth Hospital from the RAH

    [ad_1] Overnight sleep services will go from the $2.4 billion, 800-bed Royal Adelaide Hospital because there is no room – and renovations would be too expensive as administrators try to rein in the ballooning budget deficit. An outpatient service will remain but the bulk of work including overnight stays to monitor high-risk patients will be…

  • Congo’s Ebola outbreak ‘certainly’ to last 3-4 months more

    Congo’s Ebola outbreak ‘certainly’ to last 3-4 months more

    [ad_1] The second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history is “certainly” expected to continue for another three or four months, Congo’s health minister said Thursday. In an interview with The Associated Press, Health Minister Oly Ilunga also sought to calm concerns days ahead of a presidential election in which millions of people will use touch-screen voting machines. The deadly…

  • The Meaty, Mythical History of Mincemeat Pies

    The Meaty, Mythical History of Mincemeat Pies

    [ad_1] If you happen to be British, then mince pies are a non-negotiable part of the holidays. As a nation we buy around 370 million of them every December, and goodness only knows how many we bake ourselves. If my family’s anything to go by, it’s a lot. Last year, my mum and I managed…

  • Erotic fruit platters going down well with Darwin customers

    Erotic fruit platters going down well with Darwin customers

    [ad_1] THESE fruit platters are finger licking good. Their architect, Darwin’s Christine Kute, swears she had nothing on her mind other than a sweet fruity treat when she arranged them. It wasn’t until she posted some shots to social media that their vulvic appearance dawned on her. “They were just innocent fruit platters,” she said.…

  • It’s Not Christmas ‘Til My Husband & I Split an 8-Pound Ham

    It’s Not Christmas ‘Til My Husband & I Split an 8-Pound Ham

    [ad_1] We’re highlighting clever tips and tricks for pulling off any holiday get-together without breaking a sweat. It’s Your Party, after all, so you might as well enjoy it! For most of my life, a “small” holiday celebration meant sixish people. But rewind to Christmas Eve last year and we weren’t six—or five or even…

  • Health Canada aims to improve safety of medical devices

    Health Canada aims to improve safety of medical devices

    [ad_1] Health Canada announced new measures Thursday to improve the safety, effectiveness and quality of medical devices. Following the Implant Files investigation, a growing number of countries have said they will better track medical implants and warn patients of potential problems faster by creating or expanding medical device registries. Health Canada did not mention a registry but…

  • Vegan White Russian {Made w/ Coconut Milk}

    Vegan White Russian {Made w/ Coconut Milk}

    [ad_1] This Vegan White Russian cocktail is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and coconut milk. It’s dairy-free so that all your guests can have a glass. Cheers! Photography Credit: Garrett McCord Fun fact: The White Russian isn’t Russian at all, but rather an American invention! The cocktail first appeared in The Savoy Cocktail Book, by…

  • Last chance to secure a home at auction before Christmas

    Last chance to secure a home at auction before Christmas

    [ad_1] If you’re looking to buy yourself a last minute Christmas gift, you better be quick with the final 12 auction properties to go under the hammer tomorrow. While you might not ordinarily associate the final two days before Christmas Eve with a real estate purchase, Real Estate Institute of South Australia President and auctioneer…

  • Marlboro owner Altria buys one third of vape company Juul

    Marlboro owner Altria buys one third of vape company Juul

    [ad_1] Marlboro cigarette maker Altria Group Inc on Thursday announced it would pay $12.8 billion to take a 35 per cent stake in Juul Labs Inc, a marriage between an old-line tobacco giant and a fast-growing electronic-cigarette rival looking to make inroads among smokers. The deal values San Francisco-based Juul at $38 billion, more than…

  • 3 Small But Super Stylish Apartments

    3 Small But Super Stylish Apartments

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… These three little homes may be super compact but they are also super stylish! Clever layout and zoning techniques help fit in all the mod cons and home comforts, with unique room dividers creating clear sections in open plan spaces. See how dramatic modern lighting schemes are…

  • Simple Cauliflower Soup {Healthy + Tasty}

    Simple Cauliflower Soup {Healthy + Tasty}

    [ad_1] This simple cauliflower soup is made with just five ingredients, including salt! It’s a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s easy to dress up or down. Dinner is served! Photography Credit: Elise Bauer Making soup doesn’t have to be difficult, and if you are working with fresh, high quality vegetables, you don’t even have…

  • Grand bungalow a family favourite

    Grand bungalow a family favourite

    [ad_1] This renovated Californian bungalow in Haberfield has the perfect mix of modern features and old world charm on more than 900sqm of sought after land. Held by the same family for 68 years, the property at 13 Rogers Ave has plenty to love about it — starting with its locale. Michael Tringali from McGrath…

  • Hallowed Ground: the design of sacred spaces

    Hallowed Ground: the design of sacred spaces

    [ad_1] Centres of worship hold a special place in people’s hearts, and working on a sacred space is always going to hold special challenges for the architect. Kay Hill looks at new religious buildings taking shape and talks to those who work on them At one level, a church, mosque or synagogue is just…

  • Australia turn stump mic to advantage

    Australia turn stump mic to advantage

    [ad_1] Stump microphones, for so long an enemy of Australia’s cricket team, have become an ally this summer. Australia asked broadcasters to turn down mics earlier this year during their Test tour of South Africa, as per International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines that formerly dictated they should be off between balls. Tim Paine, at that…

  • Christmas: Turkey dinner CRISIS – will your roast fit in the fridge?

    Christmas: Turkey dinner CRISIS – will your roast fit in the fridge?

    [ad_1] Forty four million Britons won’t fit their turkey in their fridge this Christmas, it has been warned. Over half the population are set to panic over their turkey roast. The study, conducted in the last 48 hours by AO.com, found that half of Brits can’t fit their Christmas shopping in the fridge, despite 52…

  • China says more US trade talks in January

    China says more US trade talks in January

    [ad_1] China and the United States will hold more talks on trade in January, China says, following detailed discussions about the issues to be tacked in the negotiations. Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng expressed confidence in a “successful implementation” of a consensus reached at December 1 talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese…

  • Genex secures funding for hydro project

    Genex secures funding for hydro project

    [ad_1] Genex Power shares have jumped as much as 12.5 per cent after the renewable energy generator secured funding to build a hydro energy plant in North Queensland. The ASX-listed company on Thursday confirmed it had reached agreement with Energy Australia to begin construction on the 250-megawatt storage project in the first half of 2019.…

  • UK airport shuts down as drones spotted

    UK airport shuts down as drones spotted

    [ad_1] Ten thousand passengers have suffered flight chaos after the runway at Britain’s Gatwick Airport was closed due to drones being flown nearby. Flights in and out of the UK’s second busiest airport were suspended at about 9pm on Wednesday after two of the devices were seen near the West Sussex airfield. Gatwick announced the…

  • Allan Border defends Virat Kohli, podcast, characters

    Allan Border defends Virat Kohli, podcast, characters

    [ad_1] Former Australia captain Allan Border has come to the defence of Virat Kohli, saying his antics might be over the top but the game needs more “characters” who show “passion”. The Indian skipper has come under criticism for his sledging and heated exchanges with Australian counterpart Tim Paine during the tense second Test in…

  • Moonbase Helsinki: Amos Rex by JKMM Architects

    Moonbase Helsinki: Amos Rex by JKMM Architects

    [ad_1] The Finnish capital’s new cultural centre, Amos Rex by JKMM Architects, establishes a synergy between a restored modernist icon and new underground galleries, beneath a surrealistic public square Words by Herbert Wright Even before the Amos Rex museum opened, central Helsinki offered one of the most extraordinary clusters of cultural centres in Europe…

  • Best supermarket desserts for Christmas

    Best supermarket desserts for Christmas

    [ad_1] Eating dessert on Christmas Day is something of an endurance sport. The key is to pace yourself through the prawns and turkey and ham so that you can nail dessert before slipping into a food coma. [ad_2] Source link

  • Royal Christmas 2018 schedule at Sandringham House REVEALED

    Royal Christmas 2018 schedule at Sandringham House REVEALED

    [ad_1] The Royal Family are set to gather together to celebrate Christmas in just a matter of days. Queen Elizabeth II, 92, typically invites her family to enjoy the day at Sandringham House in Norfolk. As per tradition, the royals are likely to exchange presents a day early – as they lay out the gifts…

  • Batsman has epic meltdown after Mankad run-out

    Batsman has epic meltdown after Mankad run-out

    [ad_1] Footage has emerged of one of cricket’s biggest-ever tantrums to be caught on camera. The batsman flew into a fit of rage after he was dismissed, repeatedly smashing his bat on the ground until it was destroyed. Watch the tantrum in the video below! Every Test, ODI, T20I, and BBL match live & ad-break…

  • State pension news: Can you inherit your spouses UK pension?

    State pension news: Can you inherit your spouses UK pension?

    [ad_1] State pension rules about whether you can inherit the sum from your partner can be confusing. However, now experts have simplified the process. Do you inherit your spouses state pension? Experts at PensionBee told express.co.uk: “It’s possible to pass on your state pension payments after death but this can only go to your spouse or civil…

  • Shopping centre in lockdown after car fire

    Shopping centre in lockdown after car fire

    [ad_1] Chadstone Shopping Centre is in lockdown after a parked car burst into flames amid the Christmas shopping rush. Flames have engulfed cars outside the busy complex, with firefighters working to extinguish the blaze, which has spread to three cars. The car park has been evacuated and thick smoke is blanketing the area, with the…

  • Apple cider vinegar benefits: Why it’s so good for weight loss

    Apple cider vinegar benefits: Why it’s so good for weight loss

    [ad_1] Apple cider vinegar has been proven to have a number of health benefits, with weight loss being just one of its credentials. The vinegar is made from fermented apple juice, often used in salad dressings and food preservatives. But it has also been proven to increase satiety, helping you eat less calories. For weight loss,…

  • Designer Brisbane retreat sold days before Christmas

    Designer Brisbane retreat sold days before Christmas

    [ad_1] A Brisbane designer home that took out a national award last month has fetched a multimillion-dollar price just days before Christmas. The stunning Wights Mountain retreat was designed by renowned Brisbane architect Shaun Lockyer and saw builder VL Constructions take out this year’s Housing Industry Association national award just over a month ago ($1-2…

  • Nats deputy coy on bid for Victorian seat

    Nats deputy coy on bid for Victorian seat

    [ad_1] Deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie has not explicitly ruled out vying for the seat of fallen MP Andrew Broad at the next federal election. The senator’s term isn’t due to expire until 2022, but there’s speculation she is plotting a move to the lower house to position herself for a future leadership bid. Mr…

  • Slimming World Couple of the Year 2018: How husband and wife shed 24st

    Slimming World Couple of the Year 2018: How husband and wife shed 24st

    [ad_1] Slimming World has crowned a couple, who were once practically housebound due to their weight, as their Couple of the Year 2018. Husband and wife Glyn and Gillian Woodward from Stowmarket in Norfolk transformed their lives, dropping a staggering 24 stone between them after a Christmas shopping trip made them re-evaluate their lifestyle. In…

  • Australia coach Graham Arnold, Aaron Mooy injury

    Australia coach Graham Arnold, Aaron Mooy injury

    [ad_1] More than a third of Graham Arnold’s Socceroos squad for January’s Asian Cup will play for their clubs beyond Christmas, as part of a deal struck to win the clubs support for Australia’s defence of the trophy. Some of Arnold’s key men, including Mat Ryan, Mark Milligan and Tom Rogic will play for their…

  • Christmas tree lights: Can you leave lights on your tree on overnight?

    Christmas tree lights: Can you leave lights on your tree on overnight?

    [ad_1] Christmas is now well upon us, as decorations and people are out in their thousands preparing for the most wonderful time of the year. The nature of Christmas will mean most households will be crammed with extra belongings, including presents and Christmas trees. Extra people, belongings and electrics on the houseman come with a…

  • Carabao Cup, Arsenal v Spurs, reaction, pundits

    Carabao Cup, Arsenal v Spurs, reaction, pundits

    [ad_1] Tottenham marched into the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win at bitter rivals Arsenal, but the north London derby was overshadowed as Dele Alli was hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd. South Korea forward Son Heung-Min put Tottenham ahead in the first half of a fiery quarter-final clash. Alli increased Tottenham’s…

  • Love Island’s Tyla Carr opens up on life as a mum for the first time

    Love Island’s Tyla Carr opens up on life as a mum for the first time

    [ad_1] Tyla Carr welcomed her first child in December [Wenn] Love Island star Tyla Carr has opened up about being a mum after welcoming her first child with boyfriend Ross in December. The 25-year-old reality star confirmed her exciting pregnancy news in July, in an exclusive shoot and interview with OK! magazine.  Just in time for Christmas,…

  • First statement since, comments, Paul Pogba feud

    First statement since, comments, Paul Pogba feud

    [ad_1] Jose Mourinho claims his Manchester United career was a closed chapter following his sacking, but the Portuguese confirmed he would return to management. United axed Mourinho having suffered their worst start to a season for 28 years and replaced him with former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer until the end of the season. “Manchester United…

  • U.S. urges doctors to prescribe overdose antidote more often

    U.S. urges doctors to prescribe overdose antidote more often

    [ad_1] The U.S. government told doctors Wednesday to consider prescribing medications that reverse overdoses to many more patients who take opioid painkillers in a move that could add more than $1 billion US in health care costs. Assistant Secretary for Health Brett Giroir, a doctor appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, announced the guidance, saying it’s…

  • Jamie Oliver net worth: TV chef’s WHOPPING fortune revealed

    Jamie Oliver net worth: TV chef’s WHOPPING fortune revealed

    [ad_1] Jamie Oliver MBE is a British chef and restaurateur who hails from Essex. The 43-year-old first began his career in food as a pastry chef at Antonio Carluccio’s Neal Street restaurant and then moved on to The River Café, in Fulham, London. Unbelievably it was over 20 years ago in 1997 that the once-dubbed…

  • The Best Champagnes Under $50, According to Wine Experts

    The Best Champagnes Under $50, According to Wine Experts

    [ad_1] You can catch me drinking Champagne pretty much all year long, because I consider any occasion—be it a low-key night in with friends to a full-blown cocktail party—a celebration. So on New Year’s Eve —Champagne’s unofficially official holiday—you can bet I’ll be pouring myself (and my parents) glass after glass of the good stuff…

  • Facebook ‘shared users’ private data’ with Netflix, Spotify

    Facebook ‘shared users’ private data’ with Netflix, Spotify

    [ad_1] Facebook gave tech companies such as Microsoft, Netflix and Spotify, access to user data — including private messages — in ways that were not previously disclosed by the social media giant, the New York Times reports. Facebook gave Netflix and Spotify the ability to read users’ private messages. They allowed Microsoft’s search engine Bing…

  • This Vegan Recipe for Danish Smørrebrød Is My New Toast Obsession

    This Vegan Recipe for Danish Smørrebrød Is My New Toast Obsession

    [ad_1] Like our partner , we think that all food tastes better when it’s made with love and quality ingredients…including this vegan take on Danish smørrebrød. I’ve been a big fan of smørrebrød, the impossible (for me) to pronounce, undeniably delicious Danish open-faced sandwich, for over a decade—since I learned about it in Danish class…

  • Overdose task force recommends city establish clean drug supply site

    Overdose task force recommends city establish clean drug supply site

    [ad_1] Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart has unveiled the recommendations of an emergency task force aimed at reducing opioid deaths in the city, including providing illegal drug users with a clean supply. B.C. has often been described as “ground zero” for the overdose epidemic. In 2017, more than 1,400 people died of an illicit drug overdose in…

  • A Spiced Caribbean Black Cake for Christmas, Aged in Rum & Memory

    A Spiced Caribbean Black Cake for Christmas, Aged in Rum & Memory

    [ad_1] “You should have started months ago. You remember. This is a cake that requires your attention, your respect and, most importantly, your time.” These were my mother’s parting words to me when I told her of my attempt to make the most ubiquitous holiday dessert throughout the English-speaking Caribbean: black cake. My mother’s chide…

  • CADA Design brings a taste of Japan to Westfield White City

    CADA Design brings a taste of Japan to Westfield White City

    [ad_1] Amid all the development for Westfield phase 2, CADA design creates Ichiba, a food hall and supermarket for the Japan Centre Words by Ellen Peirson Images by Steven Joyce In this corner of London, among the BBC Television Centre-turned-flats and expansive Westfield shopping centre, change is constant. Recognised as a key regeneration area…

  • Men arrested after backpackers found dead

    Men arrested after backpackers found dead

    [ad_1] Detectives investigating the horrific slaughter of two Scandinavian backpackers in their tent in Morocco believe it was sexually motivated. It’s thought the three suspects from nearby Marrakech may have stalked Louisa Vesterager Jespersen, 24, from Norway, and Maren Ueland, 28, from Denmark, before attacking them while they slept on Monday, The Sun reports. The…

  • Salted Caramel Cream Puffs Are a Holiday Knockout—But One You Can Handle

    Salted Caramel Cream Puffs Are a Holiday Knockout—But One You Can Handle

    [ad_1] There’s a reason croquembouche—or a pyramid of cream puffs, bound together with caramel—is a go-to stand-in for a wedding cake. Besides being delicious (my husband likens it to “crème brûlée doughnuts”), croquembouche is enormous, the sort of pastry pièce de résistance anyone would stare at and think, Whoa! I could never do that. But…

  • Brigitte Macron wears £1800 blazer at Christmas party

    Brigitte Macron wears £1800 blazer at Christmas party

    [ad_1] Brigitte Macron, 65, looked incredibly festive today, as she joined her husband President Emmanuel Macron, 40, for a special Christmas party for the children of Elysee Palace’s employees at the Gobelins Manufactory in Paris. The stylish politician wore head-to-toe red, arriving at the occasion in a tailored red blazer which featured gold button detailing.…

  • 4 Best Add-Ins for Macaroni and Cheese

    4 Best Add-Ins for Macaroni and Cheese

    [ad_1] There are some comfort foods that just never get old and that make both kids and adults ridiculously happy. On the top of the list is macaroni and cheese. I have a very sophisticated friend who, upon arriving at my house for dinner, will say, “Is that mac and cheese I smell? Oh, please…

  • Ebola fears raise concerns in already fraught Congo election

    Ebola fears raise concerns in already fraught Congo election

    [ad_1] What’s an election campaign without shaking hands with potential voters? Congolese candidates in the thick of an Ebola outbreak, now the second deadliest in Congo history, are finding out in uncomfortable ways. Jaribu Muliwavyo seeks another term as provincial deputy in North Kivu, the restless centre of the outbreak. He’s sad when he arrives…

  • Spicy Caramel Popcorn Clusters Recipe

    Spicy Caramel Popcorn Clusters Recipe

    [ad_1] During the holiday season, I always try to have some homemade snacks on hand for any guests or family, such as these spicy caramel popcorn clusters. But let’s get real here: sometimes it’s just for myself because it’s the holidays and I will absolutely treat myself. What’s in a Popcorn Cluster? These spicy popcorn…

  • Apple and Cheese Spelt Buns Recipe from Rachel Khoo

    Apple and Cheese Spelt Buns Recipe from Rachel Khoo

    [ad_1] When I married a Swede, I married into a culture that loves good design, tubed caviar, strong coffee, and a killer pastry. I still love the nostalgic waft of a mall Cinnabon, but there is truly nothing like a first bite into a fresh, still-warm-from-the-oven Swedish cinnamon bun (kanelbulle) or cardamom bun (kardamombulle). No…

  • Son wants heavy vehicle ban

    Son wants heavy vehicle ban

    [ad_1] The son of a Sydney woman who was killed by an out-of-control truck wants heavy vehicles banned from roads during peak hour. Leon Jazairy, 26, doesn’t want another family to go through what he is now experiencing, as they spend the pre-Christmas period planning the funeral of mum Khristiee Aravena who died after she…

  • Rolled Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

    Rolled Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

    [ad_1] Butterflied flank steak that is marinated, rolled up with prosciutto, basil, Parmesan, and roasted bell peppers, and then roasted in the oven. Great for a party. Photography Credit: Elise Bauer This Rolled Flank Steak, Stuffed with Prosciutto, Basil, and Roasted Red Peppers, is one of our favorites for company and family get-togethers! This classic…

  • 51 Luxury Kitchens And Tips To Help You Design And Accessorize Yours

    51 Luxury Kitchens And Tips To Help You Design And Accessorize Yours

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Food is seductive, home cooking is a decadent (for some!) If your kitchen is indeed the heart of your home – or linked with your dining space – then you’ll want to fill it with the kind of luxury you’d expect at your very favourite restaurant. This…

  • Austrian duke kills family with shotgun after inheritance argument

    Austrian duke kills family with shotgun after inheritance argument

    [ad_1] Three members of the same aristocratic Austrian family have been found dead at their luxury estate — and another relative has been arrested over the crime. Police allege Count Anton von Goëss, 54, gunned down his father, Count Johannes Ulrich Goëss, 92, stepmother Margherita Cassis-Faraone Goëss, 87, and younger brother Ernst Goëss, 52, at…

  • Resonate transform dated interiors of media empire’s former home

    Resonate transform dated interiors of media empire’s former home

    [ad_1] The Eighties’ interiors of the Northern and Shell building are updated by Resonate, with a mix of private offices and co-working spaces for its new tenants Words by Ellen Peirson Images by Philip Vile Once home to Richard Desmond’s media empire Northern and Shell, 10 Lower Thames Street was completed in 1985; towering…

  • Melania Trump news: Was Donald’s Christmas card photoshopped?

    Melania Trump news: Was Donald’s Christmas card photoshopped?

    [ad_1] Melania Trump and Donald Trump’s 2018 Christmas card was revealed last night. Melania Trump and Donald stand next to one another in the image, holding hands. Their gaze is fixed on the camera as they fix a smile on the lens. In the shot Melania wears a white Celine sequin dress with a high…

  • Daniel Libeskind designs the new Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Star

    Daniel Libeskind designs the new Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Star

    [ad_1] Renowned for his design of cultural spaces, the architect Daniel Libeskind has collaborated with Swarovski and designed the new Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Star. Renowned architect Daniel Libeskind has designed the new Swarovski Star for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York. Presented last month at a morning ceremony in Rockefeller Plaza,…

  • Charges laid over gas tragedies at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital

    Charges laid over gas tragedies at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital

    [ad_1] Criminal charges have been laid more than two years after a newborn baby died in a tragic gas mix-up at a Sydney Hospital. Baby John Ghanem died after he was accidentally given nitrous oxide instead of oxygen at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital in July 2016. Another baby, Amelia Khan, was left with permanent brain damage in…

  • Storms batter Sydney and the NSW Hunter

    Storms batter Sydney and the NSW Hunter

    [ad_1] Severe storms have again lashed NSW’s east coast with Sydney, the Hunter Valley and the mid-north coast in the firing line. Large hailstones, heavy rainfall and damaging winds were forecast for the state’s north coast and west to Walgett, the Bureau of Meteorology warned at 8.45pm. Scone, in the upper Hunter, recorded 36mm of…

  • How to tell someone is really into you — their voice

    How to tell someone is really into you — their voice

    [ad_1] For decades, dating experts have written about the subtle body language cues to look for when trying to determine if a potential mate is into you. But research released today indicates the major sign of sexual chemistry when people meet for the first time is to do with the voice. Anthropologists from the UK’s…

  • Your Top 10 Genius Recipes of 2018

    Your Top 10 Genius Recipes of 2018

    [ad_1] Every week in Genius Recipes—often with your help!—Food52 Creative Director and lifelong Genius-hunter Kristen Miglore is unearthing recipes that will change the way you cook. Photo by Rocky Luten This was a big year in Genius-land, thanks to all of you. The Genius Desserts cookbook bounced into the world, a mere two years after…

  • Members vote to allow women to join men-only club

    Members vote to allow women to join men-only club

    [ad_1] The exclusive Tattersall’s Club will allow female members for the first time in its 150-year history. The results of a ballot in which members voted on whether or not to allow women to join were announced today. The motion was carried 1405 votes to 1368 and 242 informal, after a month-long debate and a…

  • Mosman, Buderim, Frankston have most last-minute shoppers

    Mosman, Buderim, Frankston have most last-minute shoppers

    [ad_1] Australians are leaving their gift buying to the last minute and it’s the residents of one of the country’s ritziest suburbs who are the most slapdash with present purchasing. People living in Mosman on Sydney’s leafy north shore, where residents earn $1000 more per week than the average Australian, are the slackest when it…

  • What is the Mediterranean diet? Foods to eat to lower heart attack risk

    What is the Mediterranean diet? Foods to eat to lower heart attack risk

    [ad_1] The Mediterranean diet has long been hailed the best diet plan to adopt for an overall healthy lifestyle. Not only is the Mediterranean diet packed with easily-accessible foods, but it doesn’t require you to cut out some of your favourite treats, such as red wine and cheese. In fact, the Mediteranean diet is not…

  • Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers live: Updates, scores, video, BBL08

    Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers live: Updates, scores, video, BBL08

    [ad_1] Welcome to our live coverage of the first game of BBL 08 between the Heat and Strikers. The Big Bash returns with the defending champion Adelaide Strikers travelling into the Gabba for a showdown against the Brisbane Heat. In front of their home crowd, a stacked Brisbane batting line-up will be hoping to dismantle…

  • SA Museum sun-moth rediscovered after being believed extinct here

    SA Museum sun-moth rediscovered after being believed extinct here

    [ad_1] South Australian Museum scientists are celebrating the rediscovery of the sun-moth (Synemon selene), which was thought to be extinct in SA, having last been seen in 1948. Senior researcher Dr Mark Stevens says the discovery of an active colony feeding and breeding in the state’s mid-north showed it was “never too late” to support…

  • Condensation on windows: How to prevent condensation INSIDE your home

    Condensation on windows: How to prevent condensation INSIDE your home

    [ad_1] Condensation inside the home, most commonly on the inside of your windows, is a recurring problem for a lot of people’s houses in the winter months. The issue can not only damage your property but it can also be detrimental to your health, especially for those with asthma. Condensation occurs when there is a lack…

  • Karl Stefanovic dumped from Today show by Channel 9

    Karl Stefanovic dumped from Today show by Channel 9

    [ad_1] After several months of mounting pressure, Channel 9 has dumped Karl Stefanovic as the host of its troubled breakfast show. The network confirmed this afternoon that Stefanovic, who has been co-host of Today for the past 14 years, will not return in the New Year. “Nine and Karl Stefanovic have agreed it is time…

  • Weight loss: Eat this Christmas dinner staple to lose weight

    Weight loss: Eat this Christmas dinner staple to lose weight

    [ad_1] Weight loss at Christmas time might be the last thing on your mind, but the piles of food on your plate might just be better for you than first thought. Although most of us enjoy the traditional roast turkey, pigs in blankets and roast potatoes, the vegetables are also a key part of Christmas…

  • US govt reverses key immigration policy

    US govt reverses key immigration policy

    [ad_1] The Trump administration is reversing a controversial policy that required extensive background checks of all adults living with sponsors of migrant children, in a move that could lead to faster release of migrant minors from shelters. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which cares for children who cross the border alone, said…

  • State pension UK: How to get the Christmas bonus in 2018

    State pension UK: How to get the Christmas bonus in 2018

    [ad_1] The state pension is something many people rely on when it comes to their retirement years. The payments are totally separate to a private pension – with the former being funded by the government. Christmas is known for being an expensive time of year, so for some people, they are able to access some…

  • Daniel Ricciardo opens up on crippling toll of 2018 F1 season

    Daniel Ricciardo opens up on crippling toll of 2018 F1 season

    [ad_1] Daniel Ricciardo has opened up on a crushing 2018 season that saw him struggle more than ever before. The Aussie F1 star finished sixth in the drivers’ standings, well behind Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas in fifth, after his campaign was crippled by regular mechanical woes and engine troubles with Red Bull’s Renault power unit. Ricciardo…

  • How to Host an Easy Holiday Brunch

    How to Host an Easy Holiday Brunch

    [ad_1] Whether you pull off parties with ease or find yourself more frenzied than festive, we’re partnering with Cuisinart to get you all the help you need to pull off a stress-free holiday gathering this year! Print This post is brought to you in partnership with Cuisinart. Ready or not, the holiday entertaining season is…

  • 5-Ingredient or Less Desserts Are All About Little Effort, Big Reward

    5-Ingredient or Less Desserts Are All About Little Effort, Big Reward

    [ad_1] When it comes to dessert recipes, it’s all too easy for ingredient lists to become very long, very fast. Most of the time, they can’t help themselves. Take this yellow layer cake with chocolate frosting for instance. There are a dozen ingredients—and most of those are non-negotiable: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, vanilla……

  • Ashton Turner, Moises Henriques, Australian cricketers snubbed

    Ashton Turner, Moises Henriques, Australian cricketers snubbed

    [ad_1] Just two of the 23 Australian’s nominated for the IPL auction received bids as the mega-rich player carve up delivered another series of jaw-dropping deals on Tuesday night. Aussies Moises Henriques and Ashton Turner were the lucky ones on a day when stars Adam Zampa, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Ben McDermott, James Pattinson, Daniel…

  • Best supplements for skin: Probiotics coulee help clear your acne

    Best supplements for skin: Probiotics coulee help clear your acne

    [ad_1] Acne is estimated to affect 89.4 per cent of the global population, making it the eighth most prevalent disorder worldwide. In this condition, sebum is blocked by excess skin cells lining the inside of the hair follicle, which then allows bacteria to grow. Although there is no known cause for acne, it is likely…

  • Atlantic Canada’s highest opioid overdose rates in Cape Breton, Moncton

    Atlantic Canada’s highest opioid overdose rates in Cape Breton, Moncton

    [ad_1] Cape Breton and Moncton, N.B., had the most people in Atlantic Canada showing up at the hospital with opioid poisoning in 2017, according to a new study by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. That year, there were 27.9 hospitalizations in Cape Breton and 27.3 in Moncton due to opioids. But a Cape Breton health-care expert says…

  • Melania Trump shares ‘honour’ of being First Lady

    Melania Trump shares ‘honour’ of being First Lady

    [ad_1] Melania Trump, 48, took to Instagram on Monday to share a video of her visit to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and Joint Base Langley-Eustis last week. During the trip Melania met service members and elementary schoolchildren, before meeting the crew aboard the USS George H.W. Bush. Taking to Instagram days after the visit, Melania wrote alongside the…

  • Simple Dinner Ideas to Cook in 30 Minutes—Chicken, Soup, Stews

    Simple Dinner Ideas to Cook in 30 Minutes—Chicken, Soup, Stews

    [ad_1] This is the week. The one where we’re either frantically checking our FedEx tracking codes or darting out into battlefields shopping malls, praying for last-minute inspiration. (And that’s not even taking into account how long it takes us to wrap those gifts…) In short: We barely have enough time to eat, much less cook.…

  • Police officer demoted after leaving police dog to shelter

    Police officer demoted after leaving police dog to shelter

    [ad_1] A cold-hearted police officer from Mississippi has been demoted after his department learned he dumped his retired police dog at an animal shelter, according to new reports. Dog trainer Randy Hare was stunned to learn that Ringo, a drug-sniffing labrador retriever who worked for nine years at the Jackson Police Department, was up for…

  • Clever Design Hacks for Getting a Living Room Holiday Party-Ready

    Clever Design Hacks for Getting a Living Room Holiday Party-Ready

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with American Signature Furniture to show you how to transform your space for the holidays. Like the furniture you see in the video above? We got it all from American Signature Furniture. I love having people over to my apartment during the winter season, be it for an impromptu wine and cheese…

  • Who decides if you're dead?

    Who decides if you're dead?

    [ad_1] Dr. Brian Goldman on Taquisha McKitty’s case, and what happens when doctors and patients’ families disagree on what death is. [ad_2] Source link

  • Donald and Melania Trump share 2018 Christmas card

    Donald and Melania Trump share 2018 Christmas card

    [ad_1] Donald Trump, 72, and Melania Trump, 48, have issued their official Christmas portrait, sharing a festive photo taken at the White House. In the picture, the President of the United States and the First Lady hold hands as they pose side by side, surrounded by Christmas trees adorned with fairy lights and red decorations. Melania…

  • How to Find Your Favorite House Wine for the Holidays, Plus Pairings

    How to Find Your Favorite House Wine for the Holidays, Plus Pairings

    [ad_1] Stocking up on goes-with-everything red and white wines will save your sanity this month! We’ve partnered with Cakebread Cellars, a Napa Valley winery renowned for its elegant and food-friendly bottlings, to bring you strategies for selecting just the right bottles for the holiday season. This time of year, many of us get so caught…

  • Sarah Ferguson: Fergie Duchess of York prompts Andrew remarriage pleas

    Sarah Ferguson: Fergie Duchess of York prompts Andrew remarriage pleas

    [ad_1] Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew married in 1986. It was a fairytale ceremony at Westminster Abbey, attended by a starry who’s who of the British aristocracy. Sadly, their romance did not appear to stand the test of time. The couple divorced in 1996, after having two children, Princess Beatrice, 30, and Princess Eugenie, 28.…

  • 51 Mini Pendant Lights That Will Add Big Style to Any Space

    51 Mini Pendant Lights That Will Add Big Style to Any Space

    [ad_1] Spaces both big and small sometimes call for a little extra flair. Be it a kitchen island that needs a splash of illumination or a bedroom begging for a bit of relaxed ambiance, look no further than a mini pendant light. Think of them as the icing on top an already fabulous design, they…

  • Chocolate Crinkles Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    Chocolate Crinkles Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] Chocolate crinkle cookies! Chocolate dough rolled in powdered sugar and baked into a festive black and white cookie. They’re the perfect Christmas cookies! Photography Credit: Elise Bauer Please welcome guest author Garrett McCord as he shares some of his best-loved holiday chocolate crinkle cookies. One of the best parts about any holiday—be it Christmas,…

  • Highly contagious bugs behind increases to Calgary ER visits

    Highly contagious bugs behind increases to Calgary ER visits

    [ad_1] Calgary’s top ER doctor says emergency rooms are busier than usual right now. According to Dr. Eddy Lang, head of emergency medicine in the Calgary zone, patient volumes are up 10 per cent over this time last year. Lang says part of the problem is there are a lot of  highly contagious bugs circulating…

  • Donald Trump adviser Michael Flynn to be sentenced for lying

    Donald Trump adviser Michael Flynn to be sentenced for lying

    [ad_1] Former US national security adviser Michael Flynn is scheduled to be sentenced in a federal court in Washington for lying to federal investigators. Lawyers for Flynn, a retired US army lieutenant general and former insider in US president Donald Trump’s circle, have asked that he be spared jail time after he pleaded guilty to…

  • Meghan Markle news: Baby bump on full display in latest pictures today

    Meghan Markle news: Baby bump on full display in latest pictures today

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle wore a lilac floral dress and grey coat today. The Duchess of Sussex arrived for a visit to the Royal Variety Charity’s residential nursing and care home, Brinsworth House. The facility is in Twickenham, west London. Meghan wore a dress by Brock Collection and a coat by Soia and Kyo. Meghan’s dress…

  • Woman breaks up with cheating boyfriend during 21st birthday speech

    Woman breaks up with cheating boyfriend during 21st birthday speech

    [ad_1] A woman waited until her 21st birthday to put her cheating boyfriend on show in front of all their mates, posting a video of the savage and now viral breakup online. Tiana Perea had discovered text messages her boyfriend sent to another woman and waited for the perfect time to end their relationship. She…

  • Property for sale: Four bed detached house for sale for £10,000

    Property for sale: Four bed detached house for sale for £10,000

    [ad_1] A property for sale is likely to wow potential house buyers due to its unbelievably low price. The large home is on sale for just £10,000, far cheaper than the national average. What is more, sellers claim the full value of the home is £219,995. Buyers don’t even need a mortgage to purchase this…

  • What police tell families after car accidents

    What police tell families after car accidents

    [ad_1] A US cop has gone viral after sharing the exact sentence he uses to break the news to parents that their child has been killed. In a moving post shared on the North Ridgeville Police Department Facebook page yesterday, an unnamed officer penned a moving open letter to an “18-year-old kid” they just booked…

  • ‘An amazing Christmas gift:’ 6-month-old hears for first time

    ‘An amazing Christmas gift:’ 6-month-old hears for first time

    [ad_1] On Dec. 10, six-month-old Francesca Jones sat squirming on her father’s lap at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, a green light blinking from a device sitting just above her left ear. Until then, she’d never heard before. But as an audiologist turned on her new implant and began to play soft beeping noises, Francesca’s wiggling…

  • A North Adelaide home mixes character charm with contemporary styling

    A North Adelaide home mixes character charm with contemporary styling

    [ad_1] Enjoy the character of a circa-1880 sandstone cottage with the perks of contemporary living, all situated in a sought-after blue chip suburb. Set on a 252sqm block, the two-bedroom home at 15 Curtis St, North Adelaide has been lovingly renovated to include plenty of modern comforts. MORE NEWS: Is this SA’s top auction result…

  • Australian politics is broken: Sack everyone, bulldoze Parliament

    Australian politics is broken: Sack everyone, bulldoze Parliament

    [ad_1] It’s a shame that such a beautiful building like Parliament House in Canberra has become a soiled symbol of stupidity and selfishness. Rather than a beacon of good, in which the best and brightest gather to plot our gold-plated path to prosperity, that building has hosted little more than a daily soap opera with…

  • Elizabeth Hurley: Instagram star and Hugh Grant ex young and in 2018

    Elizabeth Hurley: Instagram star and Hugh Grant ex young and in 2018

    [ad_1] Elizabeth Hurley, from Basingstoke, first came to fame as Hugh Grant’s girlfriend. She met the actor, now 58, in 1987 as a struggling actress. The couple dates for 13 years, and it was through this connection Elizabeth began to enjoy success in her acting career, which previously had not got off the ground. However,…

  • ICAC raids NSW Labor’s Sydney offices

    ICAC raids NSW Labor’s Sydney offices

    [ad_1] The offices of the NSW Labor party have been raided by the state’s corruption watchdog, but a federal Labor MP has been quick to back ICAC for generally doing “great work”. Staff from the Independent Commission Against Corruption raided the Sussex Street headquarters on Tuesday morning, sources have told AAP. A Labor party source…

  • Warrego Hwy closed after truck crash

    Warrego Hwy closed after truck crash

    [ad_1] TWO men are in hospital and a highway remains closed in one direction after two trucks crashed in Queensland’s southeast today. Paramedics were called to a reported truck rollover near ‘the Saddle’, Redwood, in the Toowoomba Range about 11.10am. The Chronicle reports two trucks collided. One truck was on its side and the driver…

  • Wotif, Expedia, Hawaii holidays, flights, hotels:

    Wotif, Expedia, Hawaii holidays, flights, hotels:

    [ad_1] When Hugh Selby saw pictures of a beachside shack on idyllic Hawaiian island of Oahu, he was so captivated by the clear water and palm trees he decided to book. It looked a world away from his home in landlocked Canberra, so he copped the $300-a-night price tag and began looking forward to soaking…

  • AFL criticised by North Melbourne legend Wayne Schwass

    AFL criticised by North Melbourne legend Wayne Schwass

    [ad_1] North Melbourne legend Wayne Schwass has criticised the AFL over what he says is a failure to combat mental health issues rife throughout the game. Schwass made a desperate plea for the AFL to lift its commitment to addressing the mental health of its players just hours after North Melbourne star Majak Daw was…

  • Weight loss: Incredible transformation of woman who shed EIGHT stone

    Weight loss: Incredible transformation of woman who shed EIGHT stone

    [ad_1] A woman who successfully shed a whopping eight stone has transformed her life after a dramatic body transformation. Dropping seven dress sizes, Stella Sydee toned up and shrank in size through a diet overhaul and throwing herself into exercise. But the blonde bombshell didn’t end up with the new-found confidence she’d hoped for, as…

  • Enfield: Man arrested after hit-and-run

    Enfield: Man arrested after hit-and-run

    [ad_1] A man has been arrested for allegedly side-swiping a car before speeding off, crashing into a tree and assaulting the man whose car he damaged. Police allege a 26-year-old man driving a Ford ute side-swiped another ute, a Mitsubishi, on Main North Rd just before 7.15pm on Monday. Emergency crews were called to Fitzgerald…

  • How European royals including Queen Letizia celebrate Christmas

    How European royals including Queen Letizia celebrate Christmas

    [ad_1] The British Royal Family, including Kate Middleton, 36, Prince William, 36, Meghan Markle, 37, and Prince Harry, 34, will spend Christmas with the Queen on her Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Every year they follow the same traditions which have been followed for decades,including the opening of gifts on Christmas Eve and the exchanging of…

  • Porsche 911 robot can sense when humans are close

    Porsche 911 robot can sense when humans are close

    [ad_1] Car-making robots are powerful and dangerous machines, so there are always safety barriers separating them from factory workers. Now Porsche is pioneering a new generation of robot, one that can work side-by-side with humans. It’s a car industry first, according to executive Jens Thomer. “People and robots will co-operate,” says the director of vehicle…

  • Child abuse rises after Friday report cards, U.S. study indicates

    Child abuse rises after Friday report cards, U.S. study indicates

    [ad_1] Child abuse increases the day after school report cards are released — but only when kids get their grades on a Friday, a study in Florida suggests. The curious finding startled researchers, who had figured abuse might go up regardless of the specific day kids got their grades. But their study of reports to…

  • WWE TLC: Women takeover forcing WrestleMania history

    WWE TLC: Women takeover forcing WrestleMania history

    [ad_1] The women’s evolution in WWE has entered its next phase: solidifying itself as main-event level. There has been no drop-off since Evolution in August, and TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs was even more evidence — through all the women’s matches — that the division is moving full steam ahead to being the main event…

  • Best Last-Minute Food Subscription Gifts

    Best Last-Minute Food Subscription Gifts

    [ad_1] Tick-tock! I blinked and somehow found myself within spitting distance of Christmas. I’m realizing I may have missed the shipping cut-off dates for many sites, but my list of unshopped-for loved ones still looms large. If you find yourself similarly pressed for time, know that there are still plenty of thoughtful options out there.…

  • Bubble and squeak recipe: How to make the popular Christmas dish

    Bubble and squeak recipe: How to make the popular Christmas dish

    [ad_1] Bubble and squeak is a dish to be enjoyed on Christmas Day, while for others its more of a regular occurence simply to use up leftover vegetables. Either way, bubble and squeak is a delicious treat filled with sprouts and cabbage within leftover mashed potato. You can get as creative as you like and…

  • The Top 10 Cookbooks From 2018 Our Readers Couldn’t Live Without

    The Top 10 Cookbooks From 2018 Our Readers Couldn’t Live Without

    [ad_1] Have you heard? The 2019 Piglet is upon us! Well…nearly. Our annual tournament of cookbooks—packed with intrigue, bends and bumps in the road, lots of great cooking, and even better stories—is about to ring in its 10th year. But we’ve got a very important step to go before we can kick things off. If…

  • Alon Shaya’s Spanakopita Gets a Southern Twist With Jalapeño & Collards

    Alon Shaya’s Spanakopita Gets a Southern Twist With Jalapeño & Collards

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with Bosch, makers of high quality home appliances like the induction slide-in range, to share recipes, tips, and videos that highlight the little details that make a dish truly delicious. The following is an interview with Alon Shaya, as told to Food52. My earliest memory in the kitchen was cooking with my…

  • Our 10 Most Popular Holiday Cookie Recipes

    Our 10 Most Popular Holiday Cookie Recipes

    [ad_1] Honestly, we’d eat cookies any time of year—but there’s something special about the month of December. With all of the cookie swaps, holiday parties, and Santa bribing, it seems like our ovens and sheet pans are in nonstop operation. And there are so many cookies to choose from! Whether you favor sugar-dusted teacakes, crackly…

  • Best Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

    Best Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

    [ad_1] According to a deep-dive on chicken Parmesan (aka, chicken Parmigiana) conducted by the Brisbane Times, in Western Australia, they call it “Parmy.” Since learning of this, I’ve officially adopted the term in my own household. Because nothing—nothing—has ever been more deserving of an adorable nickname than chicken Parm. It’s essentially the food equivalent of…

  • New arrests linked to Mueller probe

    New arrests linked to Mueller probe

    [ad_1] Two men involved in a Turkish lobbying campaign led by former US National Security adviser Michael Flynn have been charged with illegally lobbying in a case related to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. The case, unsealed on Monday, against Flynn’s former business partner, Bijan Kian, and Turkish businessman, Ekim Alptekin, accuses the two men…

  • Homemade Black Forest Marshmallows – Best Marshmallow Recipe

    Homemade Black Forest Marshmallows – Best Marshmallow Recipe

    [ad_1] Welcome to Nifty, Gifty Holidays, our guide for all the little, magical ways we make the season sparkle. Today, we’re making homemade marshmallows, our Senior Editor Eric Kim’s go-to edible gift for loved ones during the holidays. There’s a quiet, unsaid truth about foods we only ever seem to eat at certain times of…

  • Most teen drug use down in U.S., but officials fret vaping boom

    Most teen drug use down in U.S., but officials fret vaping boom

    [ad_1] Twice as many high school students in the U.S. used nicotine-tinged electronic cigarettes this year compared with last year, an unprecedented jump in a large annual survey of teen smoking, drinking and drug use. It was the largest single-year increase in the survey’s 44-year history, far surpassing a mid-1970s surge in marijuana smoking. The findings,…

  • A Spicy Seafood Pasta to Celebrate Feast of the Seven Fishes

    A Spicy Seafood Pasta to Celebrate Feast of the Seven Fishes

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with Muir Glen to celebrate the season with recipes, tips, and videos that make holiday entertaining easy, elegant, and totally stress-free. Here, food writer and recipe tester Anna Francese Gass shares the story behind her family’s Christmas Eve tradition, making lobster fra diavolo. Hands down, the biggest holiday of the year for…

  • Chorizo-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    Chorizo-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] Check out these Chorizo-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes! That’s right: Russets aren’t the only potatoes worth stuffing! Here, we’re stuffing roasted sweet potatoes with a mixture of spicy chorizo, tangy cotija cheese, peppers, and onions. Photography Credit: Aaron Hutcherson I love sweet potatoes. The natural sweetness is an inherent draw, and they lend themselves to so…

  • Trick for How to Make Cookies Perfectly Round, from Stella Parks (BraveTart)

    Trick for How to Make Cookies Perfectly Round, from Stella Parks (BraveTart)

    [ad_1] A few weeks back, Stella Parks—the brilliant, James Beard Award–winning pastry genius behind Serious Eats and BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts—was kind enough to reward me for falling into a deep, deep social media–scrolling wormhole with an expert lesson in cookies. On Instagram, she posted this crazy-useful 15-second tip for making freshly baked chocolate chip…

  • Upper Brookfield retreat-like home hits the market for first time

    Upper Brookfield retreat-like home hits the market for first time

    [ad_1] PEOPLE thought Margie Rosier and Peter Oslear were “insane” when they bought a block of land at the top of a peak at Upper Brookfield. The couple definitely proved those people wrong. They bought the 10.7ha property in 2014, but took time to design a house that best took advantage of the incredible outlook…

  • 3 Homes That Show Off the Beauty In Simplicity Of Modern Scandinavian Design

    3 Homes That Show Off the Beauty In Simplicity Of Modern Scandinavian Design

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Be inspired by the simplicity of these three modern Scandinavian style homes, each beautiful in their own fresh and interesting way. Through this trio of tours you will find cool Scandi style furniture and accessories, fresh minimalist decor ideas and super clean home layouts for modest sized…

  • Cornbread Recipe {Savory, Southern-Style} | SimplyRecipes.com

    Cornbread Recipe {Savory, Southern-Style} | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] What Makes a Southern Cornbread Recipe Anytime you put the words “Southern” in front of a dish, it’s likely to stir up controversy, and cornbread is no exception. It seems like every person I’ve ever known from the South has their favorite way of making homemade cornbread, and every way is different. The thing…

  • Ford Endura review: prices, specifications

    Ford Endura review: prices, specifications

    [ad_1] Welcome to the cluttered Australian SUV market, Ford Endura. Hop right in, the water’s very warm. If a mainstream brand’s SUV portfolio isn’t bubbling over it’s being left behind, and Ford’s been playing SUV catch-up since the seven-seat Territory’s sad demise in 2016. Ford insists we can’t call Endura a Territory replacement, and in…

  • Thailand tourist may never walk again after pool accident on 6 month trip

    Thailand tourist may never walk again after pool accident on 6 month trip

    [ad_1] A backpacker stranded in Thailand “may never walk again” after breaking her neck while diving into a pool. Family and friends of Sophie Wilson, 24, are desperately trying to raise £60,000 to pay for a specialist medical flight home to the UK after her insurer refused to cover costs, The Sun reported. The backpacker,…

  • The Blueprint curated diary: Sharna Jackson

    The Blueprint curated diary: Sharna Jackson

    [ad_1] Sharna Jackson, creative director of Sheffield’s Site Gallery, shares her highlights of what to see and do this winter Sharna Jackson is the artistic director of Site Gallery, Sheffield’s leading international contemporary art space, specialising in moving image, new media and performance. The gallery recently reopened following a £1.7m development by DRDH Architects.…

  • Saudis reject US Senate claim on Khashoggi

    Saudis reject US Senate claim on Khashoggi

    [ad_1] Saudi Arabia has denounced US Senate resolutions calling for an end to US military support for the war in Yemen and blaming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying they were based on unsubstantiated claims. The votes last Thursday were a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, but…

  • Swami Army provides Australian tourism boost

    Swami Army provides Australian tourism boost

    [ad_1] Exclusive: Welcome the ‘Swami Army’ — this summer’s tour by the Indian cricket team is the kick starter to an inbound tourism boon worth up to $2.3 billion by the end of the 2020. Tourism Australia is aggressively cashing in on India’s burgeoning middle class and is striving to be a major beneficiary of…

  • Canadian advocates call for all medical implants to be registered

    Canadian advocates call for all medical implants to be registered

    [ad_1] In the wake of the Implant Files investigation, a growing number of countries have said they will better track medical implants and warn patients faster by creating or expanding medical device registries. The international series revealed that tens of thousands of medical devices distributed worldwide — like pacemakers and artificial hips — were approved for sale with…

  • Qld unionist free after destroying RC docs

    Qld unionist free after destroying RC docs

    [ad_1] When Queensland CFMEU ex-supremo David Arthur Hanna got word a royal commission would be looking into his union, he set about destroying tonnes of documents and covering up doing so. Despite “thumbing his nose” at his own bosses in committing the “reckless” crime which threatened the function of the trade union royal commission, he…

  • iPhone XR DEAL – These incredible Apple smartphone offers end today

    iPhone XR DEAL – These incredible Apple smartphone offers end today

    [ad_1] If you fancy a new Apple iPhone for Christmas there’s some deals which makes owning one much more affordable. You can currently take delivery of this colourful all-screen smartphone for £34 per month with this deal even offering £100 off the price of the upfront cost. YOU CAN FIND THE APPLE DEALS HERE As a…

  • Virat Kohli slammed over fiery sledging battle

    Virat Kohli slammed over fiery sledging battle

    [ad_1] Get your hazmat suits out because this series is threatening to go nuclear. After a relatively civil back-and-forth between skippers Tim Paine and Virat Kohli last night, the rival stars’ spat changed flavour early on day four. Kohli, back arched and eager to squash Australia’s growing lead in the morning session, let loose a…

  • N.W.T. privacy commissioner to investigate ‘major breach’ of health data found at dump

    N.W.T. privacy commissioner to investigate ‘major breach’ of health data found at dump

    [ad_1] The Northwest Territories’ privacy commissioner says she will investigate what she calls a “major breach,” after CBC reported that a man has found hundreds of confidential medical records at a dump. The documents found in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., contain detailed information about patients’ mental health and history of drug use, including applications to addictions treatment facilities, progress…

  • Portsea Hotel’s $7 million facelift unveiled as historic pub reopens

    Portsea Hotel’s $7 million facelift unveiled as historic pub reopens

    [ad_1] The revamped Portsea Hotel has been unveiled, following a “much needed” six-month transformation that cost its rich lister owner $7 million. The 142-year-old pub reopened this month, off the back of its first major facelift since billionaire Chris Morris’s hospitality company Colonial Leisure Group bought it almost two decades ago. CoreLogic records show the…

  • Chiropractor accused of professional misconduct now facing competency hearing

    Chiropractor accused of professional misconduct now facing competency hearing

    [ad_1] A controversial chiropractor from Halifax is facing a competency hearing next month with her profession’s regulator. A committee of the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors will consider an allegation of professional incompetence against Dena Churchill in a hearing to be held Jan. 23-25. A notice posted on the college’s website Friday said the allegation against Churchill is she…

  • Man charged in NZ for ‘decades of slavery’

    Man charged in NZ for ‘decades of slavery’

    [ad_1] A 64-year-old man has been charged with slavery and human trafficking in New Zealand over what authorities allege is decades of migrant worker exploitation. The Samoan national, living in New Zealand, had allegedly been bringing in workers from Samoa since the 1990s to work illegally in the horticultural Hawke’s Bay region. The workers allege…

  • Nationals MP resigns after ‘sugar baby’ claims

    Nationals MP resigns after ‘sugar baby’ claims

    [ad_1] Nationals MP Andrew Broad has resigned from his position as Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister following claims he had a “sugar baby”. Nationals leader Michael McCormack issued a statement thanking Mr Broad for his service and said the resignation was appropriate due to the nature of the allegations made. He also stressed…

  • Flu numbers in Beaufort Delta region hit 5-year high

    Flu numbers in Beaufort Delta region hit 5-year high

    [ad_1] The flu is ripping through Inuvik. Dr. Matthew Quinn, a physician and the Beaufort Delta region’s public health officer, said he doesn’t want to blow the situation out of proportion, but in a text message, said it’s “fair to say we’re seeing a much worse flu season than usual.” A few patients in the region have been…

  • Weight loss: Adding clay to your diet could help you shed the pounds

    Weight loss: Adding clay to your diet could help you shed the pounds

    [ad_1] Weight loss is one of the most popular new year resolutions for Britons wanting to get healthier. With conflicting advice online, it can be difficult choosing which diet to follow. But a recent study has found by adding one element to food, weight loss could be achieved much quicker. According to the research, eating…

  • Vine, HQ Trivia app founder’s drug overdose

    Vine, HQ Trivia app founder’s drug overdose

    [ad_1] Colin Kroll, co-founder of the Vine video app and the HQ Trivia game, has been found dead in his Manhattan apartment of an apparent drug overdose, Variety has confirmed. He was 35. New York Police Department officers responded early on Sunday to a call by Kroll’s girlfriend who was concerned about him. The police…

  • Under investigation, staff quit, Mueller investigation

    Under investigation, staff quit, Mueller investigation

    [ad_1] Investigations now entangle Donald Trump’s White House, campaign, transition, inauguration, charity and business. For Trump, the political, the personal and the deeply personal are all under examination. Less than two years into Trump’s presidency, his business associates, political advisers and family members are being probed, along with the practices of his late father. Related:…

  • eBay: Rare Peter Rabbit 50p for sale for £720

    eBay: Rare Peter Rabbit 50p for sale for £720

    [ad_1] eBay is a treasure trove for bargain hunters looking to shop. A popular item to buy on the selling website are coins, especially those which are considered rare. A rare 50p Peter Rabbit coin is currently for sale on the eBay for a whopping £720. Shoppers could even have one of the 50p coins…

  • Jackie O shares stunning Instagram post after split with husband

    Jackie O shares stunning Instagram post after split with husband

    [ad_1] Jackie “O” Henderson has shared a stunning swimsuit photo on Instagram just days after her estranged husband was spotted with a mystery brunette. The breakfast radio star shocked listeners of her hugely popular show on KIIS FM when she announced that she had split from her husband, Lee in October. “After 18 years together,…

  • Bed bug bites: How to get rid of an infestation during winter

    Bed bug bites: How to get rid of an infestation during winter

    [ad_1] Bed bug bites tend to cause raised red spots on the skin alongside itchiness. But working out if it’s a bed bug that’s bitten you in the first place can be tricky for a number of reasons. Firstly, bed bugs are very small – approximately 5mm long – and usually hide in mattresses, inside…

  • Dozens injured in Sapporo restaurant explosion

    Dozens injured in Sapporo restaurant explosion

    [ad_1] More than 40 people have been injured after an explosion rocked a restaurant in northern Japan. The explosion occurred in Sapporo, the capital city of Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido. Police said 41 people were injured, most of them mildly, though one was in serious condition. They were rushed to nearby hospitals for…

  • Local family secures character home just in time for Christmas

    Local family secures character home just in time for Christmas

    [ad_1] A 1940s character home in Millswood was all the rage with family buyers at its recent auction, where it sold for almost $400,000 above the suburb’s median house price. Nestled on a quiet tree-lined street and surrounded by other quality homes, the property at 46 Lynton Ave sold just shy of its $1.4 million…

  • Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

    Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

    [ad_1] This White Chicken Chili is proof that chili doesn’t have to be red and beefy to be delicious. Plus, this version is ready in a fraction of the time thanks to the pressure cooker! Photography Credit: Coco Morante Generous amounts of shredded chicken, tender cannellini beans, and vegetables (just green ones, please!) give this…

  • This contemporary abode is sure to make you the envy of your friends

    This contemporary abode is sure to make you the envy of your friends

    [ad_1] With soaring ceilings and luxurious fixtures and fittings, this 2018-designed home is undoubtedly in a class of its own. Set on an easy-care 392.5sqm block with a chic facade, the property at 4 Clifford St, Prospect is nestled in the heart of Prospect with premium amenities at your fingertips. MORE NEWS: Own a slice…

  • An Air Quality Monitor That Is Not An Eyesore

    An Air Quality Monitor That Is Not An Eyesore

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Indoor air quality is one aspect they we at times tend to neglect. With chemicals that emanate form paint, furniture, carpet and even air fresheners, sometimes the air inside can be more polluted than the air outside. The Awair air quality monitor tracks toxins, chemicals, dust and…

  • Traditional Eggnog Recipe {Vanilla & Nutmeg}

    Traditional Eggnog Recipe {Vanilla & Nutmeg}

    [ad_1] Homemade Eggnog is EASY to make! Plus, it doesn’t have all the fillers of the store-bought stuff. Just cream, sugar, eggs, and spices. Enjoy it spiked or without alcohol for a kid-friendly version. Photography Credit: Elise Bauer A traditional holiday drink dating back hundreds of years, eggnog is made with eggs (hence the name),…

  • Inside Australia’s best sky homes

    Inside Australia’s best sky homes

    [ad_1] Looking for a change in scenery for 2019, we’ve got you covered. And the only way is up! Here’s a look inside some of the best skyhomes in Australia. No longer simply described as ‘luxury apartments’, these prestige listings take unit living to the next level. Fancy living on the top floor of a…

  • More storms to hit Sydney

    More storms to hit Sydney

    [ad_1] More than 20,000 homes across Sydney and the Central Coast were still without power on Sunday night after severe thunderstorms lashed the state at the weekend — and there is still more wild weather on its way this week. Some homes are expected to be without electricity until midweek with emergency services and power…

  • New push for permanent city skate park

    New push for permanent city skate park

    [ad_1] Adelaide’s skating, scooter and BMX communities are preparing to increase efforts to convince the State Government to fast-track plans build a permanent skate park in the city. And it seems the Government is listening. Skaters and riders came together at a community meeting, organised by the Rebuild Adelaide Skate park Facebook group and the…

  • Indonesia’s Mount Soputan volcano erupts

    Indonesia’s Mount Soputan volcano erupts

    [ad_1] A volcano in central Indonesia has erupted, ejecting columns of thick ash as high as 7,500 metres (24,606 feet) into the sky. Mount Soputan, located on the northern part of Sulawesi island, erupted twice on Sunday morning, according to the national disaster agency’s spokesman, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. He said in anticipation of hot ash…

  • NZ’s Rocket Lab launches 13 tiny probes

    NZ’s Rocket Lab launches 13 tiny probes

    [ad_1] Space start-up Rocket Lab has launched into orbit a rocket carrying 13 satellites for the US space agency NASA from its launch pad in New Zealand. “We have lift-off,” the company confirmed on Twitter on Sunday. The mission is the small satellite launch company’s second commercial flight and the first in partnership with US…

  • My meeting with a self-taught dominatrix

    My meeting with a self-taught dominatrix

    [ad_1] It’s my first time paying a dominatrix and my hands are a little shaky as I pull out two fifties and two twenties. What’s the etiquette? Pay beforehand? Afterwards? The dominatrix* waits, one eyebrow raised. She’s seen it all before. I blather my way through a few self-justifications and she nods without listening. Heard…

  • Malaysia furious at Australia’s decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

    Malaysia furious at Australia’s decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

    [ad_1] Malaysia has come out strongly against the Australian government’s move to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, calling the decision “premature” and a “humiliation to the Palestinians”. But Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it’s a decision for Australia, and wants the nation’s new position to become an election issue if Labor won’t support it.…

  • Weight loss: Eat this food for a flatter stomach this Christmas

    Weight loss: Eat this food for a flatter stomach this Christmas

    [ad_1] Most people don’t watch what they eat over Christmas, with the diet and workout regime thrown out the window until the ‘new year new me’ motto kicks in. But for those who are genuinely concerned about the sudden increase in carbs they’re consuming, there are simple foods you can turn to to make you –…

  • Cameras to nab NSW drivers using phones

    Cameras to nab NSW drivers using phones

    [ad_1] In excess of 300,000 drivers were caught using their mobile phones while driving in a month-long trial for high-tech detection cameras in NSW. More than 11,000 drivers were detected each day in October using their mobile phone illegally during a test period for world-first technology to be rolled out next year by the state…

  • Warning as crocodiles spotted in floodwater

    Warning as crocodiles spotted in floodwater

    [ad_1] Queenslander Police have captured the moment they drove past a croc moving across the road during flooding. The footage shows the crocodile sitting in the opposite lane as they drive past in torrential rain in north Queensland. “With North Queensland well known ‘croc country’, police near Tully came across a crocodile sitting near the…