Category: Lifestyle

  • Seven-year-old girl dies in US custody at New Mexico border

    Seven-year-old girl dies in US custody at New Mexico border

    [ad_1] A seven-year-old Guatemalan girl died in American custody after being detained by US border police in New Mexico, The Washington Post reported has reported. The girl who illegally crossed the border from Mexico along with her father and dozens of others died last week of “dehydration and shock,” the newspaper said, citing US Customs…

  • Sophisticated Modern Glamour (Home Tour)

    Sophisticated Modern Glamour (Home Tour)

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Modern interior design is most often simple and at times minimalistic. Compared to days gone by, this no-frills aesthetic can lack a little glamour and suave sophistication. So, is it possible to achieve a hint of luxury and elegance within a modern home setting? We think so,…

  • Watch This Showstopping Holiday Table Being Set

    Watch This Showstopping Holiday Table Being Set

    [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… Dust off your party dress and break out your dancing shoes—we’re getting ready to boogie!…

  • Girl, 2, survives ‘drastic’ surgery to reconstruct her skull

    Girl, 2, survives ‘drastic’ surgery to reconstruct her skull

    [ad_1] When a two-year-old girl arrived in Quebec with a skull nearly the size of a basketball, doctors knew they had a rare case on their hands. Doctors don’t often see such extreme cases of hydrocephalus in North America, where health practitioners typically intervene earlier.  In the case of this little girl, so much fluid had accumulated…

  • Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms without fruit juice

    Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms without fruit juice

    [ad_1] Diabetes is 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. But making some dietary changes could slash your chances of developing the high blood sugar condition. Drinking fruit juice…

  • Death row killer got sandwich, eggs before lethal injection, execution

    Death row killer got sandwich, eggs before lethal injection, execution

    [ad_1] Many would want something gourmet, but a death-row prisoner set for execution in Florida chose a specific combination of comfort foods for his last meal. Jose Antonio Jimenez ate a Cuban sandwich, eggs, French fries and ice cream before his lethal injection on Thursday night. The classic pork and cheese sandwich used to be…

  • Kate Middleton and Prince William Christmas card: Royal Family outfit details REVEALED

    Kate Middleton and Prince William Christmas card: Royal Family outfit details REVEALED

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton and Prince William, both 36, delighted royal fans today, as they released an official photograph of themselves with their three children, Prince George, five, Princess Charlotte, three, and Prince Louis, aged seven months. The family were all pictured grinning as they stood in the countryside, with the Duchess of Cambridge holding her youngest child…

  • Dan Hooker’s move from featherweight to lightweight

    Dan Hooker’s move from featherweight to lightweight

    [ad_1] Dan Hooker knew something had to change, because strength and toughness weren’t enough anymore. New Zealand’s Hooker made his UFC debut in 2014 and alternated wins and losses at featherweight for almost three years, scoring nice wins before dropping frustrating decisions. Something had to change if Hooker was to go all the way to…

  • Hundreds of N.W.T. health records found at Fort Simpson dump

    Hundreds of N.W.T. health records found at Fort Simpson dump

    [ad_1] An N.W.T man says he found hundreds of confidential medical records at the Fort Simpson dump. The documents contain detailed information about patients’ mental health and history of drug use, including applications to addictions treatment facilities, progress reports from those facilities, and detailed notes from one-on-one counselling sessions. The documents, many of which were…

  • Pollution killing sea animals including sea lions in St Vincent Gulf

    Pollution killing sea animals including sea lions in St Vincent Gulf

    [ad_1] Nylon rope from fishing boats is increasingly entangling wildlife in Gulf St Vincent, scientists have warned. The problem has been identified by Adelaide University forensic Professor Roger Byard and the Australian Marine Wildlife Research and Rescue Organisation’s Aaron Machado, who used the case of a sea lion “necklaced” by rope to highlight the problem.…

  • UK Broadband alert – Why you must not ignore this latest price warning

    UK Broadband alert – Why you must not ignore this latest price warning

    [ad_1] Broadband customers are being urged to check their deal as a new report from Ofcom suggests many are paying too much for the service they receive. Along with reducing monthly bills, Ofcom has also found that many broadband users could instantly boost their speeds without paying anything extra. In fact, figures show that 94…

  • Thunderstorms bear down on southeast Queensland

    Thunderstorms bear down on southeast Queensland

    [ad_1] SEVERE thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and strong winds were moving into the southeast of the state this evening. The Bureau of Meteorology warned that at 6pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area northwest of Kingaroy, Oakington, Maryvale and the area south of Helidon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the…

  • Khristiee Jazairy, mother-of-four killed in horror Alexandria crash

    Khristiee Jazairy, mother-of-four killed in horror Alexandria crash

    [ad_1] When Baha Jazairy got the call his wife Khristiee was the woman killed in this week’s horror Sydney truck and pedestrian crash, it was 5pm. The crash, that saw a B-double swerve uncontrollably into people on busy Botany Road, happened about 7.45am on that Wednesday morning. Mrs Jazairy, a 44-year-old a mother-of-four, had been…

  • Still time to park your family for Christmas

    Still time to park your family for Christmas

    [ad_1] MOST of SA’s coastal holiday homes are booked out for the Christmas and New Year period but you can still bag a cheap getaway at one of the state’s many holiday parks. G’Day Group and Discover Holiday Parks’ Grant Wilckens said there were still budget-friendly options at holiday parks around the state. “It’s always…

  • The most powerful gift you can give your kids

    The most powerful gift you can give your kids

    [ad_1] Nearly one in five Australian kids are not meeting international benchmarks for reading, but experts say there’s a straightforward solution that can help. Kirrily Schwarz Daily Telegraph and Australia Post have partnered to promote the importance of reading to your kids this Christmas. [ad_2] Source link

  • Byron Bay to spend thousands on CCTV at ‘clothing optional’ beach

    Byron Bay to spend thousands on CCTV at ‘clothing optional’ beach

    [ad_1] For the third time in three months, a NSW council has voted to keep one of its most beautiful beaches clothing optional despite it becoming infamous for being a “sex pest hot spot”. Police have tried for years to crack down on adult antics along the stretch of Byron Bay’s coastline that includes Tyagarah…

  • Shot fired, alleged axe-armed teen charged

    Shot fired, alleged axe-armed teen charged

    [ad_1] Police have fired a shot while arresting an alleged axe-wielding teenager who broke into a Melbourne home and attacked a father. The teenager stole keys and wallets from the Point Cook home overnight, as two children aged two and four slept inside. Police say he gained entry to a car parked in the garage…

  • Best supplements for heart: Prevent heart disease with omega 3 diet

    Best supplements for heart: Prevent heart disease with omega 3 diet

    [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.…

  • Cherries for Christmas

    Cherries for Christmas

    [ad_1] Cherry farmers are crossing their fingers that there are no more solid downpours today. After a slow start to the season, the cherries are just ripening up in time for Christmas. But Thursday’s rain may have spoiled 5-10 per cent of the crop, and another day of solid rain could take that up to…

  • Broadband speeds: Why is Britain such a divided nation?

    Broadband speeds: Why is Britain such a divided nation?

    [ad_1] Now a sophisticated computer-led analysis has thrown up a patchwork quilt of winners and losers in the download battle of Britain. The findings by utility comparison service uSwitch.com paint a bizarre digital divide, with speeds varying widely from place to place – and even street to street. The worst offender is Green Meadows Park static…

  • Australia v India Test cricket: live updates, scores, start time

    Australia v India Test cricket: live updates, scores, start time

    [ad_1] It’s only three days since Nathan Lyon slumped to the ground in Adelaide after a demoralising 31-run defeat in the First Test — but Australia and India are both chomping at the bit to resume hostilities in Perth. The hosts have named an unchanged XI as they attempt to square things up, while India…

  • Double-storey street art catches eyes ahead of auction

    Double-storey street art catches eyes ahead of auction

    [ad_1] A double-storey piece of street art could prove the difference between painting the town in celebration and an unsuccessful end to hammer time for a Collingwood warehouse. The already impressive warehouse conversion at 54 Sydney St comes with a sprawling Pinocchio mural on the back wall. RELATED: Rare Diamond Creek development site shatters reserve…

  • Meghan Markle news: Why the Duchess used hair extensions

    Meghan Markle news: Why the Duchess used hair extensions

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their engagement in November 2018 after months of speculation. Following the Palace’s official announcement, the happy couple stepped outside to the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace for a photo opportunity. The former Suits actress looked stylish and polished as she wore a white coat, nude heels and her…

  • Eurostar is selling tickets to Paris, Belgium and Amsterdam from just £29

    Eurostar is selling tickets to Paris, Belgium and Amsterdam from just £29

    [ad_1] Eurostar has launched a winter sale [Getty] As the countdown to 25 December continues, it’s about time to start ticking gifts off your Christmas list ahead of Santa’s visit. Luckily, there’s a ton of stuff to choose from online, with websites selling everything from two-person Christmas jumpers to personalised t-shirts of your friend’s face floating…

  • Westminster Fire Station helps transform Victoria

    Westminster Fire Station helps transform Victoria

    [ad_1] In partnership with Far East Orchard Ltd, development manager Alchemi Group reveals its restoration of the Edwardian Grade II listed Westminster Fire Station. Victoria, a thriving district in London, was once famous for its workforce of civil servants and politicians. Nowadays, its reputation stems from the fact that it is one of the…

  • Andrea Pallarés: One to Watch in December

    Andrea Pallarés: One to Watch in December

    [ad_1] Andrea Pallarés, who graduated from the RCA and established her own design business much at the same time, reflects in her work the change in needs to suit modern living Words by Chloe Pelas Who Andrea Pallarès founded her business and graduated from her MA in design products at the Royal College…

  • Max Holloway tells Brian Ortega ‘we should be friends, probably’

    Max Holloway tells Brian Ortega ‘we should be friends, probably’

    [ad_1] Max Holloway’s bloody defence of his featherweight crown against Brian Ortega at UFC 231 earned a five-star rating. You could tell by the reactions of current champions Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier and countless other fighters this was a war that received everyone’s approval. Holloway produced a performance that confirmed he is one of…

  • How to live longer diet: Prevent early death with dinner foods

    How to live longer diet: Prevent early death with dinner foods

    [ad_1] Eating a healthy balanced diet – including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day – could lower the risk of an early death, according to the NHS. You could also boost your lifespan by doing regular exercise – the “miracle cure” we’ve all been waiting for, it said. Making some small diet or…

  • South Sydney, Robert Jennings, Wayne Bennett contract

    South Sydney, Robert Jennings, Wayne Bennett contract

    [ad_1] He’s been named an Emerging Blue, the next generation of NSW talent. But Robert Jennings doesn’t even have an NRL club for 2019. The 22-year-old has yet to re-sign with South Sydney, who are struggling with cap space, and faces uncertainty over his future. “Right now, I’m not signed for next season, no,” Jennings…

  • Virgin Galactic supersonic plane reaches space

    Virgin Galactic supersonic plane reaches space

    [ad_1] Virgin Galactic’s tourism spaceship climbed more than 80 kilometres high above California’s Mojave Desert, reaching for the first time what the company considers the boundary of space. The rocket ship hit an altitude of 82 kilometres before beginning its gliding descent, said mission official Enrico Palermo. It landed on a runway minutes later. “We…

  • Donald Trump SNUB: How Melania showed ‘solidarity’ to Hillary Clinton

    Donald Trump SNUB: How Melania showed ‘solidarity’ to Hillary Clinton

    [ad_1] The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, has become infamous during her time in the White House for her stylish and sometimes controversial ensembles. President Donald Trump’s wife has caused outrage for her outfits in the past, and sometimes left everyone guessing what “message” she is sending with certain looks. In January…

  • How to Make Mince Pies, the Stars of My Christmas Cookie Plate

    How to Make Mince Pies, the Stars of My Christmas Cookie Plate

    [ad_1] Mince pies have a misleading name. (There, I said it.) For those unfamiliar with the classic British Christmas dessert, they’re little fabled tartlets the size of peanut butter cups, commonly filled with raisins, sultanas, cranberries, and other dried fruits, all macerated and cooked in heavily-spiced brandy or port. As their name suggests, mince pies…

  • Amazon takes on Nintendo and PlayStation with a surprise gaming launch

    Amazon takes on Nintendo and PlayStation with a surprise gaming launch

    [ad_1] The trend for retro gaming continues to grow with Sony following Nintendo’s SNES Mini with the launch of its own PlayStation Classic. These devices allow fans to play a swathe of classic titles including Tekken 3 and Super Mario but they now have a much cheaper rival. Amazon has just announced the launch of…

  • Trump denies telling lawyer to break law

    Trump denies telling lawyer to break law

    [ad_1] President Donald Trump has insisted he “never directed” his former lawyer Michael Cohen to break the law. Trump’s comments come a day after Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison for crimes including arranging hush money payments to conceal Trump’s alleged affairs. Cohen and federal prosecutors have said the payments were made at…

  • 20 Trader Joe’s Buys That Get Us Halfway to the Holiday Finish Line

    20 Trader Joe’s Buys That Get Us Halfway to the Holiday Finish Line

    [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!). Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s (or all…

  • YouTube is changing and here’s the hottest new features launching today

    YouTube is changing and here’s the hottest new features launching today

    [ad_1] YouTube has announced that its music streaming service is getting a big update today that will improve the experience for users. Like Spotify and Apple Music, YouTube Music allows fans to access millions of songs, albums and videos via a monthly £9.99 subscription plan. Now the platform is getting some additional features which will…

  • Best Instant Pot Soups & Stews

    Best Instant Pot Soups & Stews

    [ad_1] When I buy dried beans, it’s with the best of intentions. Typically, it goes something like this: I’m in a grocery store. I pass by the wall of bulk bins and think to myself, Hm, wish I could grab a malted milk ball and just eat it, right here, without going through the whole…

  • US man finds missing dad’s skeleton in childhood home

    US man finds missing dad’s skeleton in childhood home

    [ad_1] The skeletal remains found buried in the basement of a home by a man searching for his long-lost father were positively identified as his missing father, US officials said. The bones discovered by Mike Carroll and his two adult sons inside their Long Island, New York, home on Halloween belong to family patriarch George…

  • Classic English Toffee {w/Chocolate & Toasted Nuts}

    Classic English Toffee {w/Chocolate & Toasted Nuts}

    [ad_1] Toffee is so dangerous for me to have around the house. No one should eat as much as I do when it’s available. But for special occasions, I’m more than happy to bust out the sugar and whip up a batch! This nutty, chocolate-covered toffee is the quintessential holiday treat, perfect for nibbling at…

  • How to Make Caramel Sauce {Homemade}

    How to Make Caramel Sauce {Homemade}

    [ad_1] Homemade Caramel Sauce is EASY to make! Takes only 10 minutes, and all you need is sugar, butter, and cream. Spoon it over ice cream, swirl it into brownies, or add it to your morning coffee! Photography Credit: Elise Bauer Making your own caramel sauce from scratch is a lot easier than you might…

  • Donald Trump breaks silence on ex-lawyer Michael Cohen

    Donald Trump breaks silence on ex-lawyer Michael Cohen

    [ad_1] Donald Trump has denied directing his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen to break the law after the US president’s longtime close ally was sentenced to three years for campaign finance violations and other crimes. “I never directed Michael Cohen to break the law. He was a lawyer and he is supposed to know the law,” Mr…

  • Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie | SimplyRecipes.com

    Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] Shepherd’s Pie is one meal that both my husband and I can have for days on end and never grow tired of eating. I mean, creamy mashed potatoes on top of ground beef and tender veggies in a lip-smacking sauce — what’s not to love?! The only reason that we don’t make it more…

  • Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Signs of high blood sugar include bad breath

    Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Signs of high blood sugar include bad breath

    [ad_1] Diabetes is 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. Common diabetes symptoms include passing more urine than normal, having blurred vision, and having cuts or wounds that take…

  • Two Beautiful Blue Interiors

    Two Beautiful Blue Interiors

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… These two beautiful blue interiors, created by designer Joy Chen, Taiwan, show just how different a specific colour theme can be. The first inspirational blue home interior is a large open plan; tones of mid-blue and deep royal blue set a crisp scene, which is accented by…

  • A Smart Snow Shoveling Trick for Winter

    A Smart Snow Shoveling Trick for Winter

    [ad_1] More than 30 years ago, my dad moved from Utah to Louisiana. Yes, it was partially because he had been accepted to the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. But (as he tells it) his primary reason was that he couldn’t take one more winter of shoveling snow. “It was one miserable February day…

  • Brisbane south property fires up at recent auction

    Brisbane south property fires up at recent auction

    [ad_1] THE market is holding strong at Wishart, with this house skyrocketing past reserve at a recent auction. LJ Hooker Sunnybank Hills agent Kosma Comino said six registered bidders fought it out for the five-bedroom house at the “most amazing auction”, with bidding opening at $800,000. “Bidding went quickly to $935,00 and stalled,” Mr Comino…

  • Tesla Pickup Truck could be unveiled in 2019 hints Elon Musk

    Tesla Pickup Truck could be unveiled in 2019 hints Elon Musk

    [ad_1] Tesla could unveil the all-new Pickup Truck in 2019, teases Elon Musk. Replying to a tweet from someone asking when they could order a pickup he said that a prototype could launch in 2019. His tweet read: “I’m dying to make a pickup truck so bad…we might have a prototype to unveil next year”…

  • Ashes in urn missing for 25 years

    Ashes in urn missing for 25 years

    [ad_1] No really, because an earnest search is on for a family that may have lost the remains of a loved one around two decades ago. Preparing a final “garage sale” tomorrow to close their city antique store after 36 years, owners Dean and Yvonne Donovan have discovered a small urn thought to contain remains.…

  • Tropical cyclone Owen to bring flooding, landslides

    Tropical cyclone Owen to bring flooding, landslides

    [ad_1] Destructive zombie cyclone Owen is bearing down on the north of Australia with coastal residents being told to brace for the worst if the system reaches category four tonight. The “very destructive and severe” cyclone has been meandering in the Gulf of Carpentaria, between Port Roper and Port McArthur. The Bureau of Meteorology last…

  • Google Pixel 3 sale: Android fans shouldn’t miss this incredible offer

    Google Pixel 3 sale: Android fans shouldn’t miss this incredible offer

    [ad_1] Google Pixel 3 released last month and is incredibly appealing thanks to its highly-capable camera system and stock Android software. The design of the handset is more premium than last year’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL thanks to radically reduced bezels and a glass back panel that allows for wireless charging. Pixel 3…

  • Serial sex predator Samuel Cooper jailed over child sex offences

    Serial sex predator Samuel Cooper jailed over child sex offences

    [ad_1] A “disturbing” serial predator on the sex offender register has been jailed after being caught luring teen girls to his van by his mum. Samuel Cooper repeatedly preyed on teenage girls using social media, offering drugs and cash in exchange for sex. The 39-year-old was arrested in August last year after meeting up with…

  • Vodafone reveals radical upgrade for customers and exclusive new Apple deal

    Vodafone reveals radical upgrade for customers and exclusive new Apple deal

    [ad_1] Vodafone looks set to offer an improved connection to its service via a very unique solution. The mobile network has just announced plans to install signal-boosting technology around and under our city streets. The firm says it can do this by housing mobile equipment within street furniture such as lamp-posts and phone boxes to…

  • The Business in December – DesignCurial

    The Business in December – DesignCurial

    [ad_1] News and pictures from the design sector Words by Pamela Horne Barr Gazetas in the driving seat for a better future (main image) ‘The Electrified Automotive Future and its Relationship to Architecture’ was the subject of an evening hosted by Barr Gazetas and Jaguar design, inviting a group of London’s leading architects, planners,…

  • Baldivis house flashes to The Greatest Showman

    Baldivis house flashes to The Greatest Showman

    [ad_1] You know it’s well and truly the festive season when flashing fairy lights and inflatable Santas start to adorn the front lawns and roofs of your neighbourhood. One house in Baldivis has taken yuletide to another level, synchronising its 15,000-plus flashing light display to a playlist of 54 songs. See the house come to…

  • Concrete oasis: Glenstone Museum by Thomas Phifer and Partners

    Concrete oasis: Glenstone Museum by Thomas Phifer and Partners

    [ad_1] Nestled in sleepy Maryland, the new Glenstone Museum, designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, harnesses nature and concrete to create an immersive, sensory experience blending art and architecture. Far away from crowds and city stress, does ‘slow art’ and silence make for a better museum environment? Words by Francesca Perry Just outside Washington…

  • Weight loss: How to drop a dress size in seven days

    Weight loss: How to drop a dress size in seven days

    [ad_1] The Christmas season is in full swing and our weeks are full of festive celebrations – from reunions with old pals to the annual work ‘do. It can be easy to pile on the pounds during such a busy month, leaving many of us feeling guilty about over-indulging on Christmas Day. But there is a…

  • How much do tech giants like Facebook pay in Australia?

    How much do tech giants like Facebook pay in Australia?

    [ad_1] Australia is reaping an extra $200 million a year in tax due to a crackdown on tech giants. That’s helped lift tax compliance among the largest 2000 companies from 94 per cent to 95 per cent. The Australian Taxation Office believes it can get to 98 per cent — which would bring in at…

  • Brexit news: Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis property house prices advice

    Brexit news: Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis property house prices advice

    [ad_1] Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, 46, has been giving out sage advice today. The financial expert discussed property and Brexit on a Facebook Live video today. Many Britons may be pondering when is the right time to buy, especially considering current Brexit news. Prime Minister Theresa May’s leadership is being voted upon by…

  • Al Ain beat Wellington on penalties after 3-3 draw

    Al Ain beat Wellington on penalties after 3-3 draw

    [ad_1] Semi-professional Team Wellington were narrowly denied a fairytale victory at the Club World Cup as host side Al Ain triumphed on penalties after a 3-3 thriller. But one of the New Zealand side’s part-time stars will leave the UAE with a moment to treasure forever after opening the scores with an unbelievable 30-metre screamer…

  • ‘We have a really dysfunctional system’: advocate calls for improved services for children with special needs

    ‘We have a really dysfunctional system’: advocate calls for improved services for children with special needs

    [ad_1] B.C. child welfare advocates are calling for funding reforms to a “dysfunctional” child welfare system and argue fundamental changes are needed to improve access for children with special needs. A scathing report highlighting how the system failed a boy given the pseudonym “Charlie” was released earlier this week by B.C.’s representative for children and…

  • Melania Trump news: How Ivanka Trump was FORCED to take over

    Melania Trump news: How Ivanka Trump was FORCED to take over

    [ad_1] In 2015, Donald Trump launched his presidential campaign with his family by his side. In 2016 Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States, and in 2017 moved into the White House. Since becoming President, Trump has turned to his daughter – business woman Ivanka Trump – for political support, even making…

  • Ballarat family make the move to Barwon Heads

    Ballarat family make the move to Barwon Heads

    [ad_1] A YOUNG Ballarat family have splashed out on a new family home in Barwon Heads. Two parties put forward offers above $1.7 million for 120 Carr St at the end of the expressions of interest campaign with the Ballarat family’s offer of $1,711,100 being accepted. The price guide during the campaign was $1.65 million.…

  • Safer opioids needed to stem overdose epidemic, Canada’s top doctor says

    Safer opioids needed to stem overdose epidemic, Canada’s top doctor says

    [ad_1] Canada’s chief public health officer says the need to increase access to a “safer supply” of opioids is being reviewed with provinces and territories — a move encouraged by a number of public health experts. The comments from Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, come as the Public Health Agency of Canada releases data that…

  • Lidl is selling a Festive Yorkshire Pudding Wrap for Christmas dinner

    Lidl is selling a Festive Yorkshire Pudding Wrap for Christmas dinner

    [ad_1] Lidl has released a Festive Yorkshire Pudding Wrap [Lidl] Halloween is over, which means the countdown to Christmas is finally underway. Now is the time to pick up a boozy advent calendar, tuck into a salted caramel mince pie and listen to Christmas radio nonstop until Santa arrives. Of course, supermarkets have brought out everything…

  • Dad’s sick concentration camp joke causes fury

    Dad’s sick concentration camp joke causes fury

    [ad_1] Bushwalkers missing in NSW national park A police search is set to resume today to find two bushwalkers that went missing in a national park in southern NSW over the weekend. William McCarthy, 59, and Francisca Boterhoven De Haan, 60, are believed to have gone walking in the Morton National Park’s Ettrema Gorge on…

  • 4 Clever Gifts I Love So Much, I Give Them to Everyone I Know

    4 Clever Gifts I Love So Much, I Give Them to Everyone I Know

    [ad_1] Welcome to Nifty, Gifty Holidays, our guide for all the little, magical ways we make the season sparkle. Today, we’re highlighting our Senior Editor Eric Kim’s top five picks for holiday gifts and why he thinks they’re so smart. Ask anyone in my family: I used to be notorious for my terrible holiday gifts.…

  • Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain with spices

    Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain with spices

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It can make your tummy feel swollen, puffy and it’s generally uncomfortable. It’s the last thing you want after a nice, large dinner. But making some small changes to your diet could help to…

  • Margot Robbie scores surprise nomination

    Margot Robbie scores surprise nomination

    [ad_1] Margot Robbie has resuscitated her Oscar campaign with a Screen Actors Guild nomination, but Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Toni Collette suffered setbacks. Robbie was a surprise supporting actress SAG nominee on Wednesday for her performance in the critically maligned Mary Queen of Scots. Kidman missed out on two potential SAG nods — best…

  • Reinventing the Christmas Cookie Plate, 2 Years After Cancer

    Reinventing the Christmas Cookie Plate, 2 Years After Cancer

    [ad_1] Christmas has always been a big deal in my family: the family I was born into, and the family I’m now raising. It’s the intoxicating celebration of love, nostalgia, tradition, and food that reels me in year after year. I love the rotation of movies we watch while clutching mugs of hot cocoa. I…

  • Parkinson’s disease diet: Prevent brain condition’s symptoms with nuts

    Parkinson’s disease diet: Prevent brain condition’s symptoms with nuts

    [ad_1] Parkinson’s disease affects about 127,000 people in the UK, according to the NHS. It’s caused by parts of the brain becoming increasingly damaged over a number of years. But making some small dietary changes could help to prevent Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Eating nuts every day could help to relieve some of the signs of…

  • The Best Goat Cheese Recipes for Party Appetizers & Beyond

    The Best Goat Cheese Recipes for Party Appetizers & Beyond

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with California cheese maker Cypress Grove to highlight creative ways to incorporate one of our favorite ingredients—goat cheese, like their award-winning Humboldt Fog—into your holiday party spread. I am a cheese person. Put a plate of gooey macaroni and cheese, a slice of pizza with extra mozzarella, or creamy cheese dip in…

  • Donald Trump’s former lawyer gets three years jail

    Donald Trump’s former lawyer gets three years jail

    [ad_1] Michael Cohen has been sentenced to three years in prison for crimes that included making illegal payoffs during the 2016 campaign to keep a porn star and a Playboy model silent about their alleged affairs with US President Donald Trump. The sentence imposed by Manhattan federal Judge William Pauley III was well below the…

  • Best Big-Batch Cocktails for Your Holiday Party

    Best Big-Batch Cocktails for Your Holiday Party

    [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!). During this busy-busy time of year, I’m open to any…

  • Linda Trevan’s Facebook letter on third anniversary

    Linda Trevan’s Facebook letter on third anniversary

    [ad_1] The heartbroken mother of a 15-year-old girl who took her own life after bullying at her Melbourne school has shared a letter to her lost child on the three-year anniversary of her death. Linda Trevan posted the gut-wrenching message to her daughter Cassidy on Facebook, describing “The day you died I feel like I…

  • Weight loss: Simple steps to losing weight this Christmas season

    Weight loss: Simple steps to losing weight this Christmas season

    [ad_1] Losing weight ahead of Christmas is a difficult feat, considering you’re surrounded by sweet treats, carb-heavy meals and alcohol for an entire month. But we also want to ensure we’re in good shape for a positive start to the New Year, as well as looking our best for the number of Christmas parties to attend.…

  • Death By Chocolate Torte {Ganache Recipe}

    Death By Chocolate Torte {Ganache Recipe}

    [ad_1] 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2 Prepare the crust. Process the wafers and pecans in a food processor (or chop by hand) until fine, then add enough melted butter so that it holds together when you press a little in your fist. Press this mixture evenly into the spring-form pan along the bottom and…

  • Police open murder investigation after man stabbed in park

    Police open murder investigation after man stabbed in park

    [ad_1] A man has died after he was allegedly stabbed in the chest by a woman during a fight in a far north Queensland park. Police said the man and a woman, who were known to each other, got into a fight at a park south of Cairns just after midday Wednesday, when the woman…

  • Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] Welcome to Eat Your Food!, our biweekly column of real meals made for real kids by Nick Evans. For many years, I wasn’t a huge fan of the taquito, which is essentially a taco wrapped like a mini burrito that is then baked or fried. Taquitos just seemed like too much work when you could…

  • Ford government move to bail on binding arbitration with doctors ‘affront to the law,’ OMA says

    Ford government move to bail on binding arbitration with doctors ‘affront to the law,’ OMA says

    [ad_1] The government of Premier Doug Ford has pulled out of binding arbitration with the association representing the province’s physicians, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto, citing a “lack of confidence” in the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). The government informed the OMA of its decision on Monday. Lawyers representing the OMA say the move is “unprecedented…

  • A Luxury Home With A Jungle Gym Bedroom

    A Luxury Home With A Jungle Gym Bedroom

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Some designs stand out from the crowd with their loud colors and flashy finishings, but this contemporary abode takes a different approach. Designer and visualizer, Tolko Interiors, did an amazing job creating a unique apartment that is both elegant and stylish. This 140 sqm. home located in…

  • Swedish Meatballs Recipe {With Homemade Sauce}

    Swedish Meatballs Recipe {With Homemade Sauce}

    [ad_1] 1 Soak bread in milk, shred: Place the cubed bread in a large bowl and mix with the milk. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes for the bread to absorb all of the milk. Once the bread has soaked up the milk, shred with the tines of a fork or by hand. 2 Sauté grated…

  • Step back in time to 1905

    Step back in time to 1905

    [ad_1] BEAUTIFUL inside and out, this historic home has got a lot going for it. Firstly, the location — it sits on the corner of historic Church and Patrick streets in the city. Next, the home’s period features offer a glimpse of the beautiful details of a bygone era. There is a wide central hall…

  • Pinterest Food Trends for 2019

    Pinterest Food Trends for 2019

    [ad_1] Good news for fungus lovers: Pinterest has released its 100 Pinterest trends for 2019, and topping the food section are none other than mushrooms. The report, which is based on the volume of searches per keyword term over the past six months, is full of exciting foodstuffs, from oxtail to jam to chayote, an…

  • Russian space walk to inspect mystery hole on Soyuz space craft

    Russian space walk to inspect mystery hole on Soyuz space craft

    [ad_1] Russian spacewalkers have cut samples of material around a mysterious hole in a spacecraft docked on the International Space Station (ISS) that’s been at the centre of sinister rumours and conspiracy theories. Roscosmos space agency said the aim was to discover whether the “small but dangerous” hole had been made on Earth or in…

  • Woman in near-drowning at Forest Hill, Lockyer Valley

    Woman in near-drowning at Forest Hill, Lockyer Valley

    [ad_1] A WOMAN has been rushed to hospital following a near-drowning in the Lockyer Valley west of Brisbane. Emergency services were called to a private residence at Forest Hill about 6.25pm following reports of a near drowning incident. Paramedics performed CPR on a woman in her early 20s before transporting her to Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra…

  • Top Five: Our favourite products in December

    Top Five: Our favourite products in December

    [ad_1] Our pick of products new to market Words by Ellen Peirson ZENSO Formstelle In this family of chairs the image of two floating circles is repeated, forming the chair seat and back. The collection is inspired by the Japanese symbol Enso, which in Zen Buddhism represents the moment the consciousness is free and…

  • From car park to arts centre: Ty Pawb by Featherstone Young

    From car park to arts centre: Ty Pawb by Featherstone Young

    [ad_1] In the heart of Wrexham, Wales, Featherstone Young has created Tŷ Pawb, a market and community arts centre under one roof Words by Veronica Simpson Take a struggling covered market below an unlovely Nineties car park and a local arts centre that has funding to expand, and not many local councils would think…

  • Vigils for UK woman Grace Millane sweep NZ

    Vigils for UK woman Grace Millane sweep NZ

    [ad_1] Thousands have expressed sorrow, anger and shame at vigils across New Zealand mourning the death of British tourist Grace Millane. Crowds gathered in half a dozen cities on Wednesday night at candlelit events dedicated to the Essex woman who went missing in Auckland the day before her 22nd birthday and was found dead on…

  • Last-Minute Holiday Gift & Party Snack

    Last-Minute Holiday Gift & Party Snack

    [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 James Ransom When people ask for my favorite recipe from Genius Desserts—the cookbook I spent two years researching and testing and writing with a whole lot of…

  • Microbes that live at the gym are pumped up on antibiotic resistance

    Microbes that live at the gym are pumped up on antibiotic resistance

    [ad_1] When environmental engineer Erica Hartmann hits the gym, she sees the floor where people lie down to do crunches as the perfect place to test dust for microbes. You may think of dust as dead. But dust actually teems with bacteria because it acts as a final resting place for everything drifting through the air.…

  • WA prisoner’s birthing in cell ‘degrading’

    WA prisoner’s birthing in cell ‘degrading’

    [ad_1] An inmate gave birth alone in her unsterile West Australian cell in circumstances the prisons’ inspector has described as distressing, degrading and high risk. The woman indicated to staff at Bandyup Women’s Prison just over two hours before she gave birth on March 11 that she believed she was going into labour. She was…

  • ‘Bride kidnapping’ killer sentenced to 20 years in prison in Kyrgyzstan

    ‘Bride kidnapping’ killer sentenced to 20 years in prison in Kyrgyzstan

    [ad_1] A man in ex-Soviet Kyrgyzstan has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for kidnapping and murdering a woman he planned to marry, in a case that sparked public fury. The murder of 20-year-old Burulai Turdaaly Kyzy inside a provincial police station in May caused uproar in Kyrgyzstan, sparking street demonstrations and the dismissals…

  • Power prices left to the market: Taylor

    Power prices left to the market: Taylor

    [ad_1] A competitive energy market should determine power costs for Australians, the federal energy minister says. Since being appointed to the role in late August, Angus Taylor has solely focused on lowering power prices, but has not been able to suggest what an appropriate cost is. “At the end of the day, competitive markets determine…

  • Arthritis pain diet: Prevent symptoms with Christmas ginger bread

    [ad_1] Arthritis is a common condition that affects people of all ages, including young children. The most common type of arthritis pain in the UK, osteoarthritis, is caused by a gradual wearing down of the lining of the joints. The condition can lead to painful joints, restricted movement, and having warm, red skin over the…

  • ESPN’s Darren Rovell ruined on Twitter

    ESPN’s Darren Rovell ruined on Twitter

    [ad_1] American sports commentator Darren Rovell is not used to being the story. On of the highest profile commercial sports journalists in America, Rovell has made a career in accurately piecing together the most complex mathematical figures surrounding salaries, taxes, fines and television ratings across the American sports industry. What he struggles with, it is…

  • Lung cancer: Prevent symptoms and signs with squash in diet

    Lung cancer: Prevent symptoms and signs with squash in diet

    [ad_1] Lung cancer is one of the most common, and most serious types of cancer, warned the NHS. Almost 45,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year in the UK. You could lower your chances of developing lung cancer by eating a low-fat, high-fibre diet, it said. But, you could also slash your risk…

  • Christmas 2018: Extended hours for QLD shopping centres

    Christmas 2018: Extended hours for QLD shopping centres

    [ad_1] From Monday 17 December, shoppers in Queensland will have more time to get their Christmas shopping done at a time convenient to them with the return of extended trading hours, midnight shopping and non-stop shop across multiple shopping centres. Here’s a list of all the holiday trading hour times. WESTFIELD Extended Trading Hours Westfield…

  • Mother’s pride: One man looks back at his showbiz obsessed mum

    Mother’s pride: One man looks back at his showbiz obsessed mum

    [ad_1] NOSTALGIA: Colin’s family with his mother second from the right, and Colin (Image: Colin Dunne) Ask my sister and she’d say our mother weighed about seven stone but I would say nearer six, including handbag and pearls, although we agree on height: five foot, on tiptoe. As a physical presence, she was no more than…

  • AFL crackdown 2019 slammed by Kane Cornes

    AFL crackdown 2019 slammed by Kane Cornes

    [ad_1] Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes has blasted a proposed crackdown on any hint of foul play in 2019, saying officials should be encouraged to intervene less, not more. Umpires will be instructed to be on the lookout for gut punches and niggling tactics off the ball after the AFL Commission met this week, where…

  • High power costs making Aust unattractive

    High power costs making Aust unattractive

    [ad_1] The high cost of power in Australia is prompting investors to eyeball the US, where households and businesses pay about two to three times less. A United States Studies Centre report released on Wednesday warns the Australian economy will be hurt if local energy prices remain the same. “Manufacturers we spoke to repeatedly rated…

  • Adelaide wins Australian Space Agency race: reader reaction

    Adelaide wins Australian Space Agency race: reader reaction

    [ad_1] December 12. 2018. Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Adelaide speaks alongside SA Premier Steven Marshall, saying Adelaide has been selected by the federal government as the site for the nation’s new Australian Space Agency. The agency is expected to open doors for local businesses to access the $US345 billion global space industry and create…

  • Hamilton looks at buying menstrual products for low-income women and girls

    Hamilton looks at buying menstrual products for low-income women and girls

    [ad_1] Hamilton city councillors are looking into what it would cost to provide menstrual products for low-income women and girls. The city’s board of health voted unanimously Monday to study the feasibility of handing out the products through local school boards, shelters and food banks. It came at the request of Halima Al-Hatimy, the Hamilton-based founder of…

  • Aussie swim star Ariarne Titmus wins gold at world short course in China

    Aussie swim star Ariarne Titmus wins gold at world short course in China

    [ad_1] Teenager Ariarne Titmus has secured Australia’s first gold medal of the world short-course swimming titles in China with a record-breaking 200m freestyle win. The 18-year-old mowed down American Mallory Comerford and the Netherlands’ Femke Heemskerk in the last 50m to claim victory in 1min 51.38sec – a new Commonwealth, Oceania and national record. Titmus’…

  • As Manitoba fights highest tuberculosis rates in the country, researchers say better data offers an antidote

    As Manitoba fights highest tuberculosis rates in the country, researchers say better data offers an antidote

    [ad_1] In a province with the highest rates of active tuberculosis in Canada, Manitoba researchers say more data and better tracking of the potentially deadly disease could help stem the spread. University of Manitoba researchers partnered with First Nations to analyze all reported cases of tuberculosis in Manitoba from 1999-2014. Their study, Exploring Tuberculosis Treatment, Management, and…

  • Strasbourg Christmas market shooting: Gunman injures multiple people

    Strasbourg Christmas market shooting: Gunman injures multiple people

    [ad_1] Disturbing reports are emerging from France’s east, where police say a gunman has opened fire on a public Christmas market. Police have now confirmed that a gunman opened fire in Place Kleber, one of the central squares of Strasbourg. One person has been killed and at least six people have been injured in the…

  • Best Crock Pot Dinner Recipes

    Best Crock Pot Dinner Recipes

    [ad_1] You know what they say: Slow and steady wins the race. When it comes to cozy, flavor-packed soups, stews, sauces, and ginormous pork tenderloins, we couldn’t agree more. There’s a lot to love about slow-cooked dinners. You can simply set them—and forget them—for one. Then, there’s the fact that the gentle heat over an…

  • Trump spars with top Democrats over wall

    Trump spars with top Democrats over wall

    [ad_1] US President Donald Trump has openly fought with the top two Democratic lawmakers at an Oval Office meeting about government funding, throwing into question whether a deal was possible ahead of a deadline later this month. In a remarkable public argument, the likes of which is seldom seen before cameras, Trump bickered with US…

  • Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain by drinking lemon water

    Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain by drinking lemon water

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime. The condition makes the stomach feel stretched, puffy, and generally uncomfortable, said the NHS. It could be caused by eating too much food while sitting down, talking with your mouth full of food, or even by eating while standing…

  • Why You Should Be Poaching Pears (& Topping Them With Burrata)

    Why You Should Be Poaching Pears (& Topping Them With Burrata)

    [ad_1] A Big Little Recipe has the smallest-possible ingredient list and big, BIG everything else: flavor, ideas, holy-cow factor. Psst: We don’t count water, salt, pepper, and certain fats (say, olive oil to dress greens or sauté onions), since we’re guessing you have those covered. Today, we’re transforming fruit-and-cheese from go-to appetizer to new-favorite dessert.…

  • Demi Lovato spotted kissing ‘new love Henri Alexander Levy’

    Demi Lovato spotted kissing ‘new love Henri Alexander Levy’

    [ad_1] Demi Lovato is reportedly dating celebrity fashion designer Henry Levy. Levy, 27, is known professionally as Henri Alexander and started the fashion line Enfants Riches Deprimes, French for Rich Kids, in 2012. ET reports that the pair met in rehab years ago but became distant when Lovato relapsed as Levy is fully committed to…

  • Moving to N.L. from another province? You might not get health care

    Moving to N.L. from another province? You might not get health care

    [ad_1] Charlotte Morton might have been raised on another coast, but she married a Newfoundlander, works in St. John’s and rents a house in Airport Heights. She has no plans to move; Newfoundland is home for Morton in every sense of the word. Except, that is, for one: Medical Care Plan policy won’t consider Morton a resident, she says,…

  • An Everything Bagel Cheese Puffs Recipe for Addictive, Easy Snacking

    An Everything Bagel Cheese Puffs Recipe for Addictive, Easy Snacking

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with Real California Milk to bring you a snack-meets-appetizer recipe that’s perfect for holiday entertaining. Featuring California Cheddar and Gouda, these light and airy cheese puffs have an everything bagel-inspired twist. Put a plate of snacks or appetizers in front of me and they will eventually disappear. From tangy yogurt ranch with…

  • First ever Christmas card: Who invented the Christmas card?

    First ever Christmas card: Who invented the Christmas card?

    [ad_1] Christmas cards are one of the first signs of festivities every year, as they are on sale early and can be valuable for spreading Christmas cheer. Cards can be used to spread all manner of messages in hundreds of different designs and connect people across the globe. The tradition of expressing seasonal sentiment through…

  • Historic property sets new sales record for Clare

    Historic property sets new sales record for Clare

    [ad_1] A172 year-old Clare Valley property has set a new price record for South Australia’s popular wine and agricultural district, selling under the hammer for an eye-watering $11.65 million. Held in the same family since 1846, Calcannia attracted 71 inquiries from local, interstate and overseas buyers, resulting in 12 registered bidders on auction day. It…

  • 5 Ways to Top Your Christmas Crack!

    5 Ways to Top Your Christmas Crack!

    [ad_1] Have you tried our recipe for Christmas Crack yet? If you haven’t…well, maybe you shouldn’t. With its salty-sweet layers of saltine crackers, caramel, and chocolate, Christmas Crack is such an addictive holiday treat that maybe it’s just better if you don’t know about it. But if it’s already too late for you, then you might as…

  • Turn up early, come prepared: Tips for surviving an ER visit

    Turn up early, come prepared: Tips for surviving an ER visit

    [ad_1] This is part of a series from CBC’s Information Morning where Halifax health-care consultant Mary Jane Hampton discusses her “health hacks” — ways to make your experience with the health-care system better. Heading to the emergency department is an anxiety-inducing experience for any patient. Understanding how emergency departments work is key to having the least stressful…

  • Best Instant Pot Guide – Which Instant Pot to Buy

    Best Instant Pot Guide – Which Instant Pot to Buy

    [ad_1] When it comes to the Instant Pot, there’s a lot to love. Primarily, the electric multi-cooker—which is a fancy term for “all-in-one pressure cooker, slow cooker, sauté pan, steamer, and more, that plugs into your wall instead of cooking over an open flame”—can create the type of deep, caramel-y flavor typically associated with an…

  • 51 Sputnik Chandeliers To Give Your Decor A Contemporary Edge

    51 Sputnik Chandeliers To Give Your Decor A Contemporary Edge

    [ad_1] If your head is often in the clouds and beyond, then you can relate to the invention of this iconic chandelier. After the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik in 1957, everyone’s imagination was engulfed in space travel, especially the design world. Thus, birthed the Sputnik chandelier, an introduction of the Atomic Age into…

  • How To Make Biscuits and Gravy {Homemade}

    How To Make Biscuits and Gravy {Homemade}

    [ad_1] To make the Buttermilk Biscuits: Baking Tips: 1) Spoon the flour into your measuring cup, and level it off with the back side of a knife. If you scoop the flour, it will pack into the measuring cup, yielding too much flour, 2) Instead of 4 Tbsp each of butter and shortening, feel free…

  • Adelaide to host Australia’s space agency

    Adelaide to host Australia’s space agency

    [ad_1] Australia’s new space agency will be based in Adelaide, reinforcing South Australia as a hub for innovation and technology, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. The PM says the Australian space sector is set to reach new heights and the agency will open doors for local businesses to access the $US345 billion global space industry.…

  • Melania Trump news: First Lady shares secret recipe from White House

    Melania Trump news: First Lady shares secret recipe from White House

    [ad_1] Melania Trump, 47, is getting into the festive spirit at the White House, recently sharing a number of photos of the Christmas decorations in each and every room – including bright red Christmas trees. And as the two-week countdown begins, Melania has seemingly been serving up some festive treats. Despite being married to the…

  • MrDeadMoth livestreams on Twitch allegedly assaulting partner

    MrDeadMoth livestreams on Twitch allegedly assaulting partner

    [ad_1] WARNING: Distressing content. The Sydney gamer arrested after allegedly assaulting his pregnant partner during a live stream while their two young children screamed and cried says it “won’t happen again”. Luke Munday, 26, was arrested just before midnight on Sunday, about three hours after he could be heard on his broadcast allegedly getting into…

  • Remote QLD evacuates over possible storm conditions

    Remote QLD evacuates over possible storm conditions

    [ad_1] Residents in far north Queensland have been warned to prepare for heavy rains and gale force winds as tropical Cyclone Owen intensifies. The Bureau of Meteorology says the cyclone, located northwest of Mornington Island, is expected to intensify further after it redeveloped into a category one system about 8pm on Tuesday. Residents between the…

  • Kate Middleton’s job with her family business revealed

    Kate Middleton’s job with her family business revealed

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton, 36, may now be a fully fledged member of the Royal Family after marrying Prince William in 2011, but the Duchess of Cambridge used to have a very normal life. Catherine met William, 36, while they were both studying at St Andrews University, but years before the mother of Prince George, five, Princess…

  • The Diary: Exhibitions, shows and events in December

    The Diary: Exhibitions, shows and events in December

    [ad_1] Our pick of events happening this month or coming up Words by Ellen Pierson Designers in Residence: Dwelling (main image) 7 – 8 DecemberDesign Museum Each year, the Design Museum supports emerging designers across disciplines, by providing them time and space to reflect on and develop their practice. The sevenmonth residency culminates in…

  • Anne Hegerty weight loss: I’m A Celeb star’s jungle transformation

    Anne Hegerty weight loss: I’m A Celeb star’s jungle transformation

    [ad_1] Anne Hegerty, 60, won herself a legion of fans during her time in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, as she showed her funny side to the nation and formed a bond with co-stars including runner-up Emily Atack. Every year the celebrities taking part in the three-week jungle challenge endure physically demanding challenges and a minimal…

  • Taxpayers fork out $4.5m for Liberal spill

    Taxpayers fork out $4.5m for Liberal spill

    [ad_1] The political knifing of Malcolm Turnbull cost taxpayers more than $4.5 million in severance payouts. Almost $1.9 million went into the pockets of 35 staff who worked for the former prime minister, while 12 staff who worked for former foreign minister Julie Bishop received a total $562,062.39. Answers given to the Senate revealed the…

  • OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition release, price and specs revealed today

    OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition release, price and specs revealed today

    [ad_1] OnePlus will show off its latest hardware today with the Chinese firm expected to reveal its most powerful phone ever. This next-generation device is being launched in collaboration with McLaren with it being shown to the world at the F1 team’s headquarters in Woking. The event gets underway at 9.30am and expect to see a…

  • Overland train saved for another year after Victorian Government fund

    Overland train saved for another year after Victorian Government fund

    [ad_1] The Overland rail service will live on for another year, thanks to $200,000 in funding from the Victorian Government. Great Southern Rail, which manages the link between Adelaide and Melbourne, has also pledged an additional $130,000 to cover the cost of the service until the end of 2019. The long-term fate of the service,…

  • New Zealand law to make medical marijuana widely available

    New Zealand law to make medical marijuana widely available

    [ad_1] New Zealand’s government on Tuesday passed a law that will make medical marijuana widely available for thousands of patients over time. The legislation will also allow terminally ill patients to begin smoking illegal pot immediately without facing the possibility of prosecution. The measures come ahead of a planned national referendum on recreational marijuana use.…

  • 2 men left unconscious after wild group assault

    2 men left unconscious after wild group assault

    [ad_1] Up to 20 African-Australian youths are wanted over a “brutal” unprovoked attack which left two men unconscious and a third injured on the trouble-plagued St Kilda foreshore. Port Phillip CIU Detective Senior Constable Nathan Sheppard said the attack was “brutal” and “senseless.” He said the initial attack was carried out by up to 10…

  • Black mould: Get RID of mould with bleach and toilet roll

    Black mould: Get RID of mould with bleach and toilet roll

    [ad_1] Black mould is relatively common in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchens were ventilation isn’t quite up to scratch. But the good news is homeowners and tenants don’t need to live with the unsightly spores any longer as a simple solution has been tried and tested by a YouTube fan. Malcolm Peill uploaded a video of…

  • What Liverpool and Tottenham need to do to progress, explained, preview

    What Liverpool and Tottenham need to do to progress, explained, preview

    [ad_1] The Champions League returns this week with the final fixtures of the group stage, but what do Liverpool and Tottenham need to progress to the knockout phase? Manchester City and Manchester United secured their places in the last 16 with a game to spare but Jurgen Klopp’s and Mauricio Pochettino’s sides still have work…

  • Karl Meyer sculpture ‘Connections’ for Centennial Park cemetery entrance

    Karl Meyer sculpture ‘Connections’ for Centennial Park cemetery entrance

    [ad_1] An artwork to stir the emotions and symbolise togetherness was the brief from the Centennial Park Cemetery Authority that is thrilled with its statement sculpture, of a pair of hands, by award-winning artist Karl Meyer. The four-metre-high structure named “Connections” stands at the entrance to the Centennial Park Cemetery on Goodwood Rd at Pasadena.…

  • Melania Trump snub: First Lady rejected because of President Donald Trump

    Melania Trump snub: First Lady rejected because of President Donald Trump

    [ad_1] Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, married Donald Trump  in 2005. Just over ten years later, the former model became the First Lady of the United States when her husband was elected the 45th President of America. The Slovenian-American fashionista’s life changed overnight as she moved into the White House and…

  • Where to see home light displays

    Where to see home light displays

    [ad_1] Tis the season for all things jolly, Christmas is almost here and it’s time to celebrate! Here are our top spots for Christmas lights displays in Brisbane. Northside light displays 46 Bliss St, Gaythorne 1 Kingfisher Drive, Upper Kedron 81 Froude St, Banyo 12 Chateau St, Carseldine Sandgate Uniting Church, 116 Board St, Deagon,…

  • Aaron Mooy injury ahead of Asian Cup

    Aaron Mooy injury ahead of Asian Cup

    [ad_1] Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has been dealt a major blow less than a month before the start of the Asian Cup, with midfielder Aaron Mooy almost certain to miss at least some of the tournament and playmaker Tom Rogic also struggling to be fit. Mooy damaged knee ligaments in Huddersfield’s loss to Arsenal early…

  • Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York Fergie meets famous friends on Instagram

    Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York Fergie meets famous friends on Instagram

    [ad_1] Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew celebrated their daughter Princess Eugenie’s wedding recently. The event thrust the Duchess of York into the limelight. She was reunited with her Royal Family at the first royal wedding she has been invited to since her own. The Duchess has recently been enjoying herself in Dubai. Sarah Ferguson was…

  • Poverty reduction and prevention part of TB elimination plan for Inuit communities

    Poverty reduction and prevention part of TB elimination plan for Inuit communities

    [ad_1] Canada’s plan to eliminate tuberculosis in Inuit communities will focus on reducing poverty as well as improving health care. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) — the national organization representing Inuit — and Minister of Indigenous Services Jane Philpott announced six priorities for the Inuit Tuberculosis Elimination Framework Monday: Enhance TB care and prevention programming Reduce poverty, improve social…

  • Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife at British Fashion Awards

    Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife at British Fashion Awards

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle, 38, wowed crowds with a surprise appearance at the British Fashion Awards. The pregnant Duchess of Sussex who is married to Prince Harry wore a black dress to honour Clare Waight Keller, 44, of Givenchy. Clare designed Meghan’s dress for her May wedding to the prince. The bespoke piece is likely to…

  • Warne wants Stoinis, Marsh wants Marsh

    Warne wants Stoinis, Marsh wants Marsh

    [ad_1] Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has called on selectors to bring in an all-rounder for the second Test in Perth. Speaking on Cricket 360, Warne said the fast bouncy conditions predicted for Optus Stadium meant the Aussies would need an additional pace bowling option. And he pointed to pivotal moments in the first Test…

  • Best Under-$50 Gifts for Coworkers for the Holidays

    Best Under-$50 Gifts for Coworkers for the Holidays

    [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 very favorite goodies for everyone in the office. (You can still bring a batch of cookies, if you like!) Whether you work in a cubicle, a classroom, at a cash…

  • Tennis tops list of sports for increasing life expectancy

    Tennis tops list of sports for increasing life expectancy

    [ad_1] A suburban tennis court may seem an unlikely site for a fountain of youth. But not according to new research on the effect of physical activity on how long we live. Researchers tracked thousands of people for up to 25 years, including what sports they played and when they died. They found tennis players lived…

  • My Life at Home with Joanne Chang, Chef & Restaurateur

    My Life at Home with Joanne Chang, Chef & Restaurateur

    [ad_1] Welcome to My Life at Home, where we slow down for just a minute to share a glimpse into the lives of food lovers we’d love to get to know better. Kick off your shoes and get comfy! As much as I would have loved to have started off my career in food, such…

  • Alyssa Healy Mitchell Starc Mitchell Johnson

    Alyssa Healy Mitchell Starc Mitchell Johnson

    [ad_1] Mitchell Starc’s position as the first Aussie bowler targeted when things go wrong appears to be grating on his cricket star wife, Alyssa Healy. Starc was roasted by a host of former players — including Mitchell Johnson, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne — for his body language and lack of control in a match…

  • Flour, frozen fruit get increased subsidies in major Nutrition North update

    Flour, frozen fruit get increased subsidies in major Nutrition North update

    [ad_1] Diapers, macaroni, spaghetti, dried beans and frozen french fries are among the new items now going to be subsidized under the Nutrition North program, the federal government announced today in Iqaluit. Frozen fruits and vegetables, milk, infant food and formula, and bannock-making ingredients — flour, cooking oils, butter and lard — will also receive…

  • Beyonce performs at A-list Indian wedding for billionaire’s daughter

    Beyonce performs at A-list Indian wedding for billionaire’s daughter

    [ad_1] Beyonce brought her star power to a pre-wedding celebration for the daughter of India’s richest mogul on Sunday night, ahead of what is likely to be one of the country’s most expensive and glamorous nuptials. Isha Ambani, the daughter of India’s wealthiest man, is tying the knot with Anand Piramal, son of another Indian…

  • Back pain diet: Prevent lower backache symptoms by drinking green tea

    Back pain diet: Prevent lower backache symptoms by drinking green tea

    [ad_1] Back pain is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It could be caused by sleeping in the wrong position, having bad posture, or even by having a minor injury. In most cases, back pain isn’t anything to worry about, and it’ll get better by itself…

  • This Sheet-Pan Sugar Cookie Will Be the Talk of the Cookie Swap

    This Sheet-Pan Sugar Cookie Will Be the Talk of the Cookie Swap

    [ad_1] According to Buddy the Elf, there are four food groups: Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup. But, in my opinion, there’s a fifth: Sugar cookies. During the month of December, after I’ve decked the halls with boughs of holly and rocked around the Christmas tree, it’s time to fire up the oven and…

  • Mel B rushed to hospital with broken ribs and ‘severed’ hand

    Mel B rushed to hospital with broken ribs and ‘severed’ hand

    [ad_1] Spice Girl Mel B was rushed to hospital over the weekend after fracturing two ribs and “severing her hand”. The star, 43, admitted needing hours of surgery after a nasty accident, The Sun reports. Sharing a snap of herself in a hospital ward with a giant purple sling on her arm today, she thanked…

  • Christmas Dinner Menu Planning & Other Holiday Menu Recipes

    Christmas Dinner Menu Planning & Other Holiday Menu Recipes

    [ad_1] Holiday season is firmly upon us—throws a giant handful of festive ribbons into the air—and we’re pretty darn excited about it here at F52 HQ. From gift-giving, to Holiday Swapping (psst, don’t forget, today’s the deadline to get those packages in the mail!), to menu planning, it’s pretty much all we can talk about,…

  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    [ad_1] In my world, there’s no such thing as too many chocolate chip cookie recipes. Making a batch following one recipe or another is one of my many default moves in the kitchen. And I don’t know about you, but the eating habits of me and my friends (and let’s be real, my kids, as…

  • Sandy Hook killer Adam Lanza spoke of his ‘scorn for humanity’

    Sandy Hook killer Adam Lanza spoke of his ‘scorn for humanity’

    [ad_1] Sandy Hook mass-murderer Adam Lanza bragged about his “scorn for humanity,” fantasised about paedophilia and believed he would make a “phenomenal father” while living in severe self-imposed social isolation, according to a trove of the killer’s newly released personal documents. The papers shed new light on the deeply troubled 20-year-old man’s mindset before he…

  • Dark, Warm & Welcoming Apartment

    Dark, Warm & Welcoming Apartment

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… A chic picture is painted over a dark canvas in this home interior, visualised by Dezest. Warm neutrals and rich natural materials are the palette that softens the bold shadowy background, and add a tactile welcoming feel. The apartment is filled with the soft forms of fashionable…

  • Best Time to Sell a House

    Best Time to Sell a House

    [ad_1] If you’ve been thinking about selling your house, you may have people in your ear saying, “Wait until the spring.” Most people think spring is prime time for selling a home, but we wanted to find out if that’s actually true. We talked to a broker to find out the real best time of…

  • British PM Theresa May’s make-or-break Brexit vote has been postponed

    British PM Theresa May’s make-or-break Brexit vote has been postponed

    [ad_1] Theresa May’s make-or-break Brexit vote has been postponed, as the Government tries desperately to find a way out of the deadlock which has paralysed British politics. The Prime Minister will shortly give a statement to the House of Commons which is expected to confirm media reports that she has pulled the planned parliamentary vote…

  • Rochelle Humes stuns in fitted leather skirt on ITV This Morning

    Rochelle Humes stuns in fitted leather skirt on ITV This Morning

    [ad_1] Rochelle Humes stepped into Monday in a form fitting leather pencil skirt and stripe jumper. Rochelle opted for a sleek chocolate brown leather pencil skirt that highlighted her enviable curves. The former singer paired the skirt with a fitted jumper, that she tucked into the skirt to highlight her trim waistline. The mum of…

  • Max Holloway calls out Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov

    Max Holloway calls out Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov

    [ad_1] He’s one of the hottest properties in the UFC after a stunning win at UFC 231 but Max Holloway is focused on his next opponent — whoever it may be. And that could be Conor McGregor. The 27-year-old featherweight champion retained his title in Canada against the previously undefeated Brian Ortega with a TKO…

  • Maddington residents living in fear of child gangs

    Maddington residents living in fear of child gangs

    [ad_1] Maddington residents say they are under siege from a gang of violent children, who they claim are terrorising the suburb. Seven News reported locals were too scared to leave their homes, catch public transport, or go to Maddington Village shopping centre as children as young as nine roam the streets. Resident Nicole de Vincentis…

  • Billions in fraud committed by fibbing Aussies

    Billions in fraud committed by fibbing Aussies

    [ad_1] A large number of Australians are committing billions of dollars worth of serious financial fraud and most culprits probably don’t realise their crime. Shock new research has revealed the extent of little white lies told on finance and insurance applications across the country, which could constitute criminal offences. A study by consumer comparison website…

  • ‘Unprecedented’ drug shortages affecting many Canadians, new survey suggests

    ‘Unprecedented’ drug shortages affecting many Canadians, new survey suggests

    [ad_1] As Canada continues to grapple with a relentless stream of drug shortages, one in four adults in the country has either personally been affected in the last three years or knows someone who has, according to a survey commissioned by the Canadian Pharmacists Association.  “It’s really starting to become a much more dire situation in pharmacies,”…

  • Meghan Markle news: Why Prince Harry is so protective of his wife

    Meghan Markle news: Why Prince Harry is so protective of his wife

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle, 37, has been in the headlines a lot recently, amid reports of a ‘rift’ with sister-in-law Kate Middleton, 36. And while the Duchess of Cambridge has quashed the reports, rumours continue to surface about whether they really get on. Speculation of a rift began after it was revealed the Duke and Duchess…

  • PR expert on royal rumours, scandals

    PR expert on royal rumours, scandals

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton and Prince William’s fairytale wedding in 2011 marked the beginning of a new age for England’s royal family. For most of the ’90s, the family had been engulfed by scandal after scandal, culminating in Princess Diana’s death in 1997 just a year after her bitter divorce from Prince Charles following years of…

  • Channel 10 rebrands 10 Boss 10 Bold after Fairfax legal threat

    Channel 10 rebrands 10 Boss 10 Bold after Fairfax legal threat

    [ad_1] Network 10 has been forced into an embarrassing backflip over one of its biggest changes in two decades after a rival media company threatened legal action. After rebranding channels Eleven and One as 10 Peach and 10 Boss with much fanfare last month, Ten is now changing 10 Boss to 10 Bold. In a…

  • Bears, Cowboys and Raiders all on top

    Bears, Cowboys and Raiders all on top

    [ad_1] The Super Bowl champion Eagles are all but cooked, the Raiders stared down the Steelers and the Dolphins claim an early Christmas miracle. Here’s what we learned from Sunday’s Week 14 slate of games: Chicago Bears 15, Los Angeles Rams 6 1. In a clash between arguably the league’s top offense and defense on…

  • Falling education standards prompts review

    Falling education standards prompts review

    [ad_1] The national curriculum needs to be decluttered and simplified to help Australian students excel, the federal education minister says. Dan Tehan has flagged a review of the curriculum, which could see revamped learning goals for Australian schoolchildren. “What I’m hearing from teachers and principals is there is just too much on the curriculum, there…

  • Food poisoning: How to cook your Christmas turkey and avoid symptoms

    Food poisoning: How to cook your Christmas turkey and avoid symptoms

    [ad_1] Food poisoning can cause a range if symptoms including feeling sick, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps and a high temperature of 38C or above. One wrong move in your food preparation or storage can cause the infection. On Christmas Day the centrepiece of most families meals will be a traditional turkey. But while flavour and…

  • NSW ports deal ‘anti-competitive’: ACCC

    NSW ports deal ‘anti-competitive’: ACCC

    [ad_1] Australia’s competition watchdog says a $5.1 billion deal made by the NSW government when it privatised Port Botany and Port Kembla is anti-competitive and illegal because it rules out Newcastle developing a rival container terminal. The ACCC on Monday instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against NSW Ports – which now operates Botany and…

  • Cape Town Rugby Sevens results, scores, highlights, news

    Cape Town Rugby Sevens results, scores, highlights, news

    [ad_1] Australia have lost their final two matches to finish equal seventh at the World Rugby Sevens in Cape Town. The team is on 25 points and in sixth place overall after the stop in South Africa on Sunday. Australia started strongly in Cape Town, winning all three pool stage matches against Canada, Scotland and…

  • Family snaps up unfinished renovation project for student son

    Family snaps up unfinished renovation project for student son

    [ad_1] A FAMILY has paid $470,000 for an unfinished renovation project to house their son during his uni days. Barry Plant, Highton agent Kieron Hunter said the Asian buyers saw value in 2 Highmont Drive, Belmont. The four-bedroom house has been stripped back to its bare bones, extended and ready to renovate. MORE REAL ESTATE…

  • Satellite photos reveal Russian forces on Ukraine border

    Satellite photos reveal Russian forces on Ukraine border

    [ad_1] A build-up of Russian, troops, tanks and equipment on its border with Ukraine is increasing fears of invasion as fighting flares in the east of the country. Ukrainian media is reporting fresh commercially-available satellite photos reveal several heavy IL-76 cargo aircraft flying into the Dzhankoi air base in occupied Crimea. The peninsula, part of…

  • Samantha Baglin found dead in Canberra headquarters

    Samantha Baglin found dead in Canberra headquarters

    [ad_1] WARNING: Distressing. There are calls for a Royal Commission after a federal agent died in an apparent workplace suicide at the Australian Federal Police national headquarters, news.com.au can reveal. Sergeant Samantha Baglin, 44, was found dead in the vault room at the Edmund Barton building in Canberra on Sunday morning. It comes just six…

  • WWE Big Cass seizure video: House of Hardcore collapse

    WWE Big Cass seizure video: House of Hardcore collapse

    [ad_1] WWE legend Big Cass was rushed to hospital after he suffered a seizure at a wrestling event in Philadelphia. The seven-foot American fell to the ground and started convulsing in front of shocked fans at Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore event on Sunday (AEDT), The Sun reports. The 31-year-old, real name William Morrissey, collapsed…

  • Instagram post highlights unacceptable media

    Instagram post highlights unacceptable media

    [ad_1] Raheem Sterling has accused British newspapers of helping to “fuel racism” with the way they portray young black footballers after he suffered alleged abuse during Manchester City’s defeat at Chelsea. Chelsea and the police are investigating the incident at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, which was highlighted on social media. Sterling, 24, posted on Instagram…

  • …while over-65s’ sex lives lead to disease

    …while over-65s’ sex lives lead to disease

    [ad_1] Better general health and drugs like Viagra are among the reasons why pensioners are having more active sex lives – with doctors admitting they are treating patients in their 90s. A rise in the number of OAPs using dating websites to hook up for sex is also thought to be behind the increase of…

  • Donald Trump slammed by French government for ‘interfering’

    Donald Trump slammed by French government for ‘interfering’

    [ad_1] The French government has urged Donald Trump not to interfere in French politics after the US president posted tweets about the protests rocking the country and attacked the Paris climate agreement. “We do not take domestic American politics into account and we want that to be reciprocated,” Jean-Yves Le Drian told LCI television. “I…

  • Vascular dementia: What is vascular dementia symptoms? BBC Care programme

    Vascular dementia: What is vascular dementia symptoms? BBC Care programme

    [ad_1] A new BBC drama – Care – aims to raise awareness for vascular dementia. The show, which features Sheridan Smith as Jenny, portrays life after having a stroke, and subsequently developing vascular dementia. Vascular dementia affects around 150,000 people in the UK, and is rare in people under 65 years old. It’s caused by…

  • Ambitious builders sought for rural drought-relief project

    Ambitious builders sought for rural drought-relief project

    [ad_1] Calling all local builders. Can you transform a humble carpark into a $500,000 community hub in just six months? If this sounds like you, a small South Australian community wants to hear from you. Karoonda East Murray Council has extended an urgent plea to SA builders to help construct its long-awaited community hub after…

  • ‘It was fate I survived Clapham 30 years ago’

    ‘It was fate I survived Clapham 30 years ago’

    [ad_1] DEVASTATION: Workers clamber over the wrecked train carriages, in which 35 people died (Image: T Woods) But Lee Middleton, who walked away from the Clapham rail crash 30 years ago, has conquered his demons and now spends a day each week spotting locomotives. The retired civil servant was in the first carriage of the Bournemouth…

  • Paris cleans up, Macron to address France

    Paris cleans up, Macron to address France

    [ad_1] Workers in Paris swept up broken glass and towed away burnt-out cars after the latest violent “yellow vest” protest as the government announced President Emmanuel Macron would address the nation in the next few days. On Saturday, anti-government protesters wreaked havoc in the city for the fourth weekend in a row, hurling missiles, torching…

  • Red wine: Is a glass a day good for you? Health myth debunked

    Red wine: Is a glass a day good for you? Health myth debunked

    [ad_1] Red wine studies in the past have suggested it can cut the risk of a heart attack and prevent memory loss. A 1991 60 Minutes report on the “French Paradox” declared the French may enjoy lower rates of heart disease due to a high cheese diet and red wine. Research carried out by Dr…

  • Ground Beef Chili Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    Ground Beef Chili Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] I like to call this my Saturday chili. It’s meaty and hearty and satisfying, and it’s been in our meal rotation all through the chilly months for years now. (They are “chili” months, after all, haha.) This recipe makes a whopping sixteen cups. That’s enough to feed a crowd or to hoard in the…

  • Google employee ‘found dead’ at desk in New York

    Google employee ‘found dead’ at desk in New York

    [ad_1] A “vibrant” Google software engineer was found dead inside the tech giant’s New York headquarters, according to police. According to the New York Post, a cleaner found 22-year-old Scott Krulcik unconscious at his desk on the sixth floor of the company’s Manhattan headquarters, police sources said. Paramedics tried to perform CPR, but to no…

  • Product Of The Week: Yoda Magic Bookend

    Product Of The Week: Yoda Magic Bookend

    [ad_1] What better way to keep you books in place than by pure Yoda magic? $33BUY IT $33BUY IT Get it on Amazon. Also Recommended:  50 Unique Bookends For Book Lovers The Ultimate Star Wars Home Decor Mega-List Related Posts: Bedrooms Bookshelves: 22 Inspirational Examples For Those Who Love To Sleep Near Their Books The…

  • How UK woman’s trip turned into tragedy

    How UK woman’s trip turned into tragedy

    [ad_1] A timeline of how British backpacker Grace Millane’s round-the-world trip turned into tragedy (all times local). November 20: The Lincoln University graduate arrives in New Zealand, having visited Peru on the first leg of her travels. November 30: Posts her last tweet, quipping: “I think travelling has changed me I just brought some blue…

  • Jasmine Yarbrough’s wedding dress mocked

    Jasmine Yarbrough’s wedding dress mocked

    [ad_1] Jasmine Yarbrough has finally tied the knot with Karl Stefanovic — and many social media users have not been able to resist taking a swipe at the bride’s eye-catching gown. The 34-year-old donned a surprising, thigh-skimming mini dress by up-and-coming Australian designer and close friend Jess Andreatta of label J. Andreatta bridal couture. The…

  • Nathan Lyon says DRS wouldn’t have saved Aaron Finch

    Nathan Lyon says DRS wouldn’t have saved Aaron Finch

    [ad_1] Australia are satisfied Aaron Finch’s dismissal would not have been overturned by the Decision Review System (DRS) after a day of umpiring blunders in the first Test against India. Finch fell for 11 in the second innings at Adelaide Oval after being caught at bat-pad off the final ball before tea on day four.…

  • Bed bug bites: Infestation causes red lumps – bite pictures

    Bed bug bites: Infestation causes red lumps – bite pictures

    [ad_1] Bed bugs are small bloodsucking insect that lives in soft furnishings. At the night the tiny brown creatures fed by biting humans and drinking their blood. These bites can cause irritation and the thought of being fed on is disquieting for most. But how can you know if you have bed big bites or…

  • Sydney FC defender Alex Wilkinson’s blunt appraisal of Phoenix loss

    Sydney FC defender Alex Wilkinson’s blunt appraisal of Phoenix loss

    [ad_1] In the aftermath of a painful loss, it pays to be painfully honest – and Sydney FC defender Alex Wilkinson was bluntly to the point as to where the Sky Blues went wrong against Wellington on Saturday. Pledging significant improvement in the derby this weekend, Wilkinson admitted that an utterly insipid display in the…

  • Sarah Ferguson: Fergie Duchess of York slammed for wearing this in Dubai

    Sarah Ferguson: Fergie Duchess of York slammed for wearing this in Dubai

    [ad_1] Sarah Ferguson has visited Dubai recently with a host of celebrities. The Duchess has been tagged in images on Instagram with a-listers such as Susan Sarandon and Ben Stiller. The Duchess was also joined by Natalie Imbrulia at the charity event. Sarah Ferguson looked truly stunning last night as she attended a gala in Dubai.…

  • ‘Soy-sauce’ hoax goes horribly wrong

    ‘Soy-sauce’ hoax goes horribly wrong

    [ad_1] A doctor has outlined a shocking case in which a woman was left brain dead after a case of coeliac disease went horribly wrong. The medical episode, outlined on medical YouTube channel Chubbyemu, involves a 39-year-old woman, identified as CG, who presented to emergency with a rapidly deteriorating mental status. Earlier that day the…

  • Driver in Morgan Christmas pageant fined for unsecured load

    Driver in Morgan Christmas pageant fined for unsecured load

    [ad_1] A driver towing Father Christmas after a country Christmas pageant has been fined $300 for having Santa as an unsecured load. The ute and its cargo, a sleigh complete with Father Christmas, was making its way back through the streets of Morgan after the pageant when they were stopped by a police officer from…

  • WhatsApp UPDATE: Shock change coming that will hit MILLIONS of users

    WhatsApp UPDATE: Shock change coming that will hit MILLIONS of users

    [ad_1] WhatsApp fans have been given a big update about a major change that will impact millions of users. WhatsApp is undoubtedly the most popular chat app in the world. The Facebook-owned messenger has over 1.5billion active users each and every month around the globe. These users in total send a staggering 65billion messages on…

  • A Christies Beach home offers the perfect alfresco living area

    A Christies Beach home offers the perfect alfresco living area

    [ad_1] Located only minutes from the beach with views across the nearby ocean, a two-storey home in Christies Beach is both modern and spacious. You will find it at 13 Andrew Tce. It is also ideally suited to generational living, offering self-contained living areas over two levels. The top floor could be set up as…

  • NZ police find body in search for UK woman

    NZ police find body in search for UK woman

    [ad_1] New Zealand police believe they have found the body of missing British backpacker Grace Millane. Officers on Sunday were combing an area of bush near a road in the western outskirts of Auckland – about 25km from where the 22-year-old tourist was last spotted entering a central city hotel with a man on December…

  • Release Aust-based refugee now: Govt

    Release Aust-based refugee now: Govt

    [ad_1] The federal government has called for an Australian-based refugee soccer player to be immediately released from detention in Thailand. Hakeem AlAraibi had been in Thailand holidaying with his wife when he was detained at Bangkok airport in November. He was held on an Interpol warrant issued at the request of Bahrain. Foreign Minister Marise…

  • Rioting engulfs Paris, tax anger grows

    Rioting engulfs Paris, tax anger grows

    [ad_1] The rumble of armoured police trucks and the hiss of tear gas filled central Paris as French riot police fought to contain thousands of yellow-vested protesters venting their anger against the government in a movement that has grown more violent by the week. A ring of steel surrounded the president’s Elysee Palace on Saturday…

  • Man attacked by shark on NSW mid-north coast

    Man attacked by shark on NSW mid-north coast

    [ad_1] A man in his 30s is in a serious condition after a shark attack on the NSW mid- north coast. The man received five deep lacerations to one of his lower legs when he was bitten by a shark at Nambucca Heads after 7am on Sunday, a NSW Ambulance spokesman told AAP. It is…

  • Jon Krakauer sues over ‘Into the Wild’

    Jon Krakauer sues over ‘Into the Wild’

    [ad_1] Author Jon Krakauer has filed suit over a musical adaptation of his 1996 book Into the Wild. The Boulder Daily Camera reported on Friday Krakauer originally agreed to let playwrights Nikos Tsakalakos and Janet Allard use his name and the book title but changed his mind because he objected to their script. The lawsuit…

  • Reported breakthrough in Toyah murder

    Reported breakthrough in Toyah murder

    [ad_1] A male nurse who left for India suddenly after Toyah Cordingley’s body was found on a beach near Cairns has reportedly been identified as a suspect in her murder. Queensland Police are liaising with Interpol and Indian authorities in the investigation of the man who packed up and left shortly after Ms Cordingley’s body…

  • Six dead in Italian nightclub stampede

    Six dead in Italian nightclub stampede

    [ad_1] A stampede at a rap concert in an overcrowded disco in central Italy has killed five young teenagers and a mother and left 53 injured. Video footage on state TV RaiNews24 shows scores of teenagers rushing out a door and surging toward a low railing or wall near the exit of the Blue Lantern…

  • Refugee footballer hopes for Aust return

    Refugee footballer hopes for Aust return

    [ad_1] The lawyer for an Australia-based refugee soccer player facing extradition from Thailand to Bahrain is confident they will win the case based on the Gulf country’s poor human rights record and the real threat to her client’s life. Nadthasiri Bergman, who has represented many refugees in Thailand, met with Hakeem AlAraibi, 25, on Friday…

  • Shanann Watts’ family and friends talk about killer dad Chris Watts

    Shanann Watts’ family and friends talk about killer dad Chris Watts

    [ad_1] Four months after a Colorado man strangled his pregnant wife and smothered his two young daughters to death, the woman’s grieving parents are still trying to come to terms with the horrific murder, they said in their first interview. The New York Post reports that they thought their daughter was in a happy marriage.…

  • Christmas Markets 2018: Best ways to save money at Christmas Markets

    Christmas Markets 2018: Best ways to save money at Christmas Markets

    [ad_1] Christmas Markets spring up across the UK during December, with enchanting wooden huts, warming mulled wine and the chance to buy gifts. Often they are accompanied by ice rinks or festive fairs. Whether you are travelling abroad to visit the markets or just to ones close to home, Christmas markets are the perfect way…

  • Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] How to make tartar sauce with mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, mustard, shallots, scallions, Tabasco and lemon juice. Perfect with fish or crab cakes. Photography Credit: Elise Bauer Confession time. I am a lover of tartar sauce. I think the seafood eating world is divided into two camps, those who enjoy tartar sauce with their…

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    Raspberry Jam Sweet Rolls Recipe

    [ad_1] 1 Dissolve the yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the yeast, warm milk, and sugar. Let the mixture stand until foamy, about five minutes.  2 Make the dough: Add the eggs, flour, and salt to the bowl and mix on medium speed until a shaggy dough…

  • Simply Recipes 2018 Meal Plan: December Week 2

    Simply Recipes 2018 Meal Plan: December 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! At this point in the year, I feel like I’m living in limbo. The New Year isn’t officially here, but it is in my crosshairs. I’m trying to recover from weeks of…

  • Women wanted in the Northern Territory’s agri-tech field

    Women wanted in the Northern Territory’s agri-tech field

    [ad_1] A new STEM and agriculture project aimed at supporting talented girls into careers in the agri-tech sector has attracted 68 teacher applicants, for 15 places. Applications for the Women in Agri-tech project led by CQUniversity Australia were sought from female STEM, digital technology and agriculture teachers from rural, regional and remote Australia. Project leader…

  • Influencer connecting Aussie brands with Chinese consumers

    Influencer connecting Aussie brands with Chinese consumers

    [ad_1] At the Melbourne Cup last month, there were plenty of famous faces downing champagne while draped in expensive threads. However, one face was new. She was dressed to the nines, in an elegant number from Australian designer Toni Maticevski yet she probably passed most people by. Few TV cameras bothered to focus on her.…

  • Man in court over body in tent

    Man in court over body in tent

    [ad_1] A man accused of murdering a young woman found at Geelong in a burning tent has faced court. Nicholas James Cross, 31, appeared briefly in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday night dressed in a dark green tracksuit. He did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody until his next hearing at…

  • Sydney Eat Street: Berrima

    Sydney Eat Street: Berrima

    [ad_1] Get in the car, escape the chaos of the city and spend the day strolling the streets of this small yet lively village with a big foodie scene. 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.…

  • If Only… an ‘Autonomous Wildwood’ could wake us from our Tarmac nightmare

    If Only… an ‘Autonomous Wildwood’ could wake us from our Tarmac nightmare

    [ad_1] Ivana Stanisic, Duncan Thomas and Nigel Bidwell of JTP re-imagine the hard, anonymous and polluted urban motorways of London London’s urban motorways, heralded with such optimism in Abercrombie’s Greater London Plan of 1943, are now much-maligned, failed experiments of a lost era. These soulless places typify the drudgery of the daily queue into…

  • What is ‘gaslighting’? Explaining psychological manipulation

    What is ‘gaslighting’? Explaining psychological manipulation

    [ad_1] Short-listed for the Oxford English Dictionary’s 2018 word of the year, “gaslighting” has well and truly found its way into contemporary thought and vernacular. The term has recently been employed to explain the behaviour of contestants on The Bachelor Australia, Monica Lewinksy’s experiences with the media post-Bill Clinton, and the words of US President…

  • Kohler Co. breathes new life into the Old Course Hotel

    Kohler Co. breathes new life into the Old Course Hotel

    [ad_1] After two extensive renovations, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa now boasts a state-of-the-art leisure centre, a unique rubber roof, and suites designed by the renowned Jacques Garcia. The first city in the UK to become a UNESCO city of design, Dundee, in Scotland, is fast becoming one of Europe’s rising…

  • Teen vaping in Canada has taken a ‘worrisome’ turn

    Teen vaping in Canada has taken a ‘worrisome’ turn

    [ad_1] As he tallied his latest data on vaping rates among Canadian teens, University of Waterloo Prof. David Hammond tried to find reasons not to believe his own research. That’s because the results were troubling. According to his numbers, Canadian teenage vaping rates have increased substantially, similar to the dramatic increase in the U.S. where rates…

  • Man in serious conditions after suffering burns at Bli Bli property

    Man in serious conditions after suffering burns at Bli Bli property

    [ad_1] A MAN is in hospital after sustaining serious burns at a residence at Bli Bli, north of Mooloolaba. The man was believed to have received the injuries after throwing petrol on an open flame. Paramedics were called to a private residence about 3.20pm and took the 37-year-old under lights and sirens to Sunshine Coast…

  • Stars score close win over Hurricanes

    Stars score close win over Hurricanes

    [ad_1] Sparkling half-centuries from international duo Erin Osborne and Mignon du Preez have revived the Melbourne Stars for an unlikely five-wicket WBBL win over the Hobart Hurricanes. The Hurricanes posted a challenging 6-158 at the picturesque West Park in Burnie on Saturday but the visitors overcame a shocking start to edge a tense win with…

  • Property news: ‘CRUCIAL’ steps to take for winter home security

    Property news: ‘CRUCIAL’ steps to take for winter home security

    [ad_1] While burglaries can occur year-round, the thought of long dark nights can make some people fear for the safety of their home. Crime rates will often depend on the location of your home, but with the amount of daylight dropping at this time of year, it’s important to take precautions. What’s more, with plenty…

  • Blue Lantern Italian nightclub stampede: Six dead, live updates

    Blue Lantern Italian nightclub stampede: Six dead, live updates

    [ad_1] Six people, all but one of them minors, were killed and about 35 others injured in a stampede of panicked concertgoers at a disco in Italy. The victims died after panic erupted on the dancefloor inside the Lanterna Azzurra (Blue Lantern) nightclub according to firefighters who were called to the scene in a small…

  • Royal Family Christmas: Does the Queen give staff gifts?

    Royal Family Christmas: Does the Queen give staff gifts?

    [ad_1] According the Royal Family website the Queen gives her staff a Christmas pudding. This is in keeping with a tradition created by her grandfather. George V began handing out Christmas puddings to strangers as a gesture of festive goodwill. This is not all that royal staff receive. They each get a card from the…

  • Grappling video Josh Cisneros vs Bryan Lopez

    Grappling video Josh Cisneros vs Bryan Lopez

    [ad_1] A Fight To Win grappling star has produced one of the craziest finishes of 2018 when he choked out his opponent lying on his back. The grappling event produced a series of devastating stoppages, but none were anywhere near as crazy as the one Josh Cisneros executed to beat Bryan Lopez in their 145-pound…

  • House prices Brexit: How leaving the EU will affect your house price

    House prices Brexit: How leaving the EU will affect your house price

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    The Best Shakshuka Recipe, Plus 8 Variations We Can’t Stop Eating

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    Vote for Tasmania Devils clash guernsey

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    2019 Brunch Calendar from Simply Recipes and Wild Ink Press

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    Scott Eastwood films killer whale close encounter

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    Best Vacations To Take 2019

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    New report calls for ‘urgent action’ over mercury poisoning of Grassy Narrows youth, mothers

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    The Best Prime Rib Recipe Stars in This Easy Christmas Dinner Menu

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    Riot police called in over youth brawl in Chelsea

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    Philippines to deport US Catholic priest

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    How to save money: The Christmas budgeting trick to use in 2019

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    Stepfather’s sad Facebook post goes viral

    [ad_1] A Facebook tribute by the stepdad of murdered Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley has gone viral as the community renews efforts to find her killer. Darren “Snake” Gardiner penned the emotional tribute after police returned Ms Cordingley’s car following the completion of forensic tests last week. The 24-year-old pharmacy worker was found dead on Wangetti…

  • Abbott calls for remote teacher pay hike

    Abbott calls for remote teacher pay hike

    [ad_1] Tony Abbott has recommended boosting pay and conditions for teachers in remote areas, including waiving university debts, to improve the quality of indigenous education. The former prime minister also suggests deducting fines imposed on parents for breaking truancy rules from other government payments, rather than using the “often ineffective” threat of jail time for…

  • Senate changes flagged for encryption bill

    Senate changes flagged for encryption bill

    [ad_1] Labor will introduce further amendments to draft laws giving police and intelligence agencies the power to access encrypted messages, after supporting the bill through the first hurdle of parliament. Manager of Opposition Business Tony Burke said Labor were only given the 173 draft amendments at 6.30am on Thursday morning, hours before they were introduced…

  • Former SA premier to retire from politics

    Former SA premier to retire from politics

    [ad_1] Former premier Jay Weatherill is resigning from State Parliament, ending a 16-year career in politics and triggering a by-election in his western suburbs seat. Mr Weatherill told his Labor colleagues of his decision in a Caucus meeting this morning, and will make a formal statement to Parliament at 11, after which he is expected…

  • Presenter Vicki Archer found dead

    Presenter Vicki Archer found dead

    [ad_1] BBC radio host Vicki Archer killed herself after walking out midway through her show saying she “needed a break”, an inquest heard. The mum-of-three, 41, had been co-hosting the 3-7pm BBC Radio Shropshire show with Adam Green when she abruptly went off the air shortly before 5pm, The Sun reported. She was found dead…

  • Brisbane ferry strike to halt city commute

    Brisbane ferry strike to halt city commute

    [ad_1] THOUSANDS of Brisbane commuters have been urged to plan ahead today as the city’s ferry drivers starting a two-day strike. The strike started at 4am today and will last until the end of tomorrow, with workers expressing their anger over what they claim is a lack of job security and low wages. They also…

  • Cheap Chic: The rise of budget hotels

    Cheap Chic: The rise of budget hotels

    [ad_1] Lacklustre growth, a squeeze on real incomes and uncertain travel trends are all supporting the rise of budget hotels – and the budget boutique hotel – as business and leisure travellers seek to spend less without compromising on quality or amenities. Cathy Hayward reports The UK hotel industry is booming – last year…

  • Capital Gains: Gran Hotel Inglés

    Capital Gains: Gran Hotel Inglés

    [ad_1] Gran Hotel Inglés has been a landmark since it was built in 1853. Cathy Hayward reports on Rockwell Group’s restoration of Madrid’s oldest hotel to its former splendour All Images: Eric Laignel The first hotel to have a restaurant, and on the first street to receive electric lights in Madrid, Gran Hotel Inglés…

  • Rare stolen Dodge Challenger Demon stolen

    Rare stolen Dodge Challenger Demon stolen

    [ad_1] A rare Dodge Challenger Demon car, valued at $320,000 and only one of six in Australia, has been stolen from a Melbourne car dealership. The thieves cut through wire fencing to get into the Ferntree Gully business in the early hours of November 25 and stole three cars from the showroom. A Ford Mustang…

  • Bed bug bites: How to get rid of the household pest in winter

    Bed bug bites: How to get rid of the household pest in winter

    [ad_1] Bed bug infestations can be hard to spot making it difficult to know what’s bitten you in the first place. The insects are very small – approximately 5mm long – and usually hide in mattresses, within bed frames and behind loose wallpaper. To identify a bed bug bite look out for itchy red bumps,…

  • Melbourne Victory keeper Lawrence Thomas believes he’s good enough to keep for Australia at the Asian Cup

    Melbourne Victory keeper Lawrence Thomas believes he’s good enough to keep for Australia at the Asian Cup

    [ad_1] Melbourne Victory gloveman Lawrence Thomas believes he’s good enough to keep for Australia at next month’s Asian Cup. But the A-League custodian accepts he has to bide his time given the queue for the Socceroos’ most well-stocked position. A-League graduates Mat Ryan, Danny Vukovic and Mitchell Langerak are the likely three goalkeepers heading to…

  • Heritage house with link to Ned Kelly for sale in central Victoria

    Heritage house with link to Ned Kelly for sale in central Victoria

    [ad_1] A property with a rich history involving heroics from a young Ned Kelly has hit the market in central Victoria. These days, 26 Henry St in Avenel is a four-bedroom residence that’s home to local history buff Margaret Lindsay-Field. But it began its life in the 1850s as a store, becoming the thriving Royal…

  • How to Have No Hangover When Drinking Alcohol — Wine, Beer, & Liquor

    How to Have No Hangover When Drinking Alcohol — Wine, Beer, & Liquor

    [ad_1] According to a study that recently made me very jealous, roughly 23 percent of people may be resistant to hangovers. For the other 77 percent of us, well, at least there’s black coffee, next-day bagel sandwiches, and lots of aspirin. But maybe there’s a better way, I thought to myself last Saturday, as I…

  • How to Make Perfect Butternut Squash Risotto with Mushrooms

    How to Make Perfect Butternut Squash Risotto with Mushrooms

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with Braun Household to highlight creative ways to boost the flavors of your favorite seasonal dishes, like this creamy, soul-satisfying risotto. My holiday dinner parties these days are much less about pomp and circumstance and much more about feeding the people I care for. I love creating a safe haven from the…

  • Trumps, Obamas and George H.W. Bush’s funeral

    Trumps, Obamas and George H.W. Bush’s funeral

    [ad_1] George H.W. Bush’s funeral was already a solemn occasion, but in the front row of presidents and first ladies past and present, you could cut the tension with a knife. The awkwardness was evident in the expressions of the Obamas, Clintons and Trumps as they were forced to sit together for the former president’s…

  • Best 2-Ingredient Holiday App: Mascarpone Honey Spread

    Best 2-Ingredient Holiday App: Mascarpone Honey Spread

    [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!). I’m forever on the hunt for irresistible party foods. I…

  • Cutting global air pollution could save a million lives a year by 2050, WHO says

    Cutting global air pollution could save a million lives a year by 2050, WHO says

    [ad_1] The World Health Organization says curbing climate change will have huge benefits for people’s health worldwide. The United Nations agency said Wednesday that meeting the 2015 Paris accord’s goals would significantly cut global air pollution, saving a million lives each year by 2050. In a report released at the COP24 climate summit in Katowice, Poland, WHO…

  • James Packer pulls out of best mate’s star-studded Mexico nuptials

    James Packer pulls out of best mate’s star-studded Mexico nuptials

    [ad_1] Karl Stefanovic’s star-studded wedding to Jasmine Yarbrough is just days away, but James Packer won’t be in attendance. The billionaire has reportedly pulled out of his close mate’s wedding at the last minute, according to The Daily Telegraph. Packer, 51, was long thought to be one of the celebrity guests flying in for the…

  • Whole30 Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

    Whole30 Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

    [ad_1] My entire life, I’ve been warned against boneless, skinless anything—but especially boneless, skinless chicken thighs. “Dry,” my mother once hissed, miming the international signal for “I’m choking” exaggeratedly when we came across them at a hotel buffet. In my household, our chicken thighs had both bone and skin. We coated them in olive oil,…

  • Slow Cooker Bourbon Short Ribs with Cheesy Grits Recipe

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Short Ribs with Cheesy Grits Recipe

    [ad_1] It’s possible that I owe my entire marriage to my ability to make short ribs. One of the first recipes I truly mastered was braised short ribs with homemade pasta, and now whenever I make them and watch my now-wife take a bite, I say to myself, “Gotcha!” This is a simpler version of…

  • Unley Park’s house of teddies a treasure for young and old

    Unley Park’s house of teddies a treasure for young and old

    [ad_1] If teddy bears could talk, Claire Edwards toy collection would have plenty to say. The bears take pride of place in almost every corner of Mrs Edwards’ Unley Park home and the collector and toy-maker said they had been part of her life for as long as she could remember. “My love of bears…

  • Home Designing Christmas Gift Guide 2018

    Home Designing Christmas Gift Guide 2018

    [ad_1] If you’ve been following Home Designing for awhile, you may be familiar with our favorite products of 2018. We wanted to make your holiday shopping a little easier this year, so we’ve rounded up all our favorites in one place. We’ve even included a few fresh finds that tickled our fancy as of late.…

  • Here’s How Our Test Kitchen Approves Recipes

    Here’s How Our Test Kitchen Approves Recipes

    [ad_1] Food52’s first test kitchen—and photo studio, and video set—was our co-founder Amanda Hesser’s apartment. Fast-forward to today, and we’re in an office with three kitchens on three floors. Everything smells like butter (or, you know, steak); there’s never a shortage of warm cookies; and by the end of each day, ingredient leftovers—from handfuls of…

  • The Best Way to Wrap Any Gift, According to a Professional Gift Wrapper

    The Best Way to Wrap Any Gift, According to a Professional Gift Wrapper

    [ad_1] Welcome to Nifty, Gifty Holidays, our guide for all the little, magical ways we make the season sparkle. Today, we’re tapping a professional gift stylist for tips on perfecting our present-wrapping game. Do your presents end up wrapped in helplessly wrinkled paper and lopsided little bows? While beauty is in the eye of the…

  • Meghan Markle’s nephew says family is an ‘embarrassment’

    Meghan Markle’s nephew says family is an ‘embarrassment’

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle’s nephew Tyler Dooley has revealed he thinks her half brother and sister are an “embarrassment” to the family. The 26-year-old said his dad Thomas Markle Jnr and aunt Samantha Markle have sold Meghan out. Speaking to The Sun, Tyler, who is appearing on British reality show The Royal World, said: “It was…

  • Doubling of rock-throwing penalty laws defeated

    Doubling of rock-throwing penalty laws defeated

    [ad_1] A push to double penalties for throwing rocks at vehicles has been defeated, as the installation of anti-throw screens on the Southern Expressway has also been rescheduled to avoid traffic delays when train services halt this weekend. The State Government on Wednesday used its numbers in Parliament to defeat an Opposition push to double…

  • Christmas ideas gifts for her: Perfume, make-up and skin care

    Christmas ideas gifts for her: Perfume, make-up and skin care

    [ad_1] Christmas is a time for giving, but gift ideas can difficult. Here is a selection of gifts for those who are fans of make-up, skincare or fragrance. Treat someone who loves to pamper themselves this year with one of these goodies under the tree. From £12 to £307, there is something to suit all…

  • Police chief demoted over ‘racist’ Christmas tree

    Police chief demoted over ‘racist’ Christmas tree

    [ad_1] A US police chief has been demoted after two officers in his police station decorated a Christmas tree with racist ornaments. Inspector Aaron Biard, of the Fourth Precinct in north Minneapolis will be replaced by the previous commander, Assistant Chief Mike Kjos, until the department finds a permanent replacement. Insp Biard will return to…

  • Hamish Macdonald cuts Steve Price off during LGBTI students bill argument

    Hamish Macdonald cuts Steve Price off during LGBTI students bill argument

    [ad_1] A live TV discussion has come to an abrupt end on The Project after Hamish Macdonald cut off Steve Price during a heated argument. Tensions ran high on the Channel 10 show’s panel as they discussed the Federal Government’s plans to introduce a bill to offer LGBTI students greater protection in schools. Prime Minister…

  • Labor doubts Lib MP Crewther’s eligibility

    Labor doubts Lib MP Crewther’s eligibility

    [ad_1] Labor believes legal advice shows another federal MP is ineligible to sit in parliament because of their financial interests in a company. Liberal MP Chris Crewther’s superannuation fund owns shares in Gretals Australia, which is working on a project with the University of Melbourne. The university applied for and received a federally funded research…

  • Teacher’s Pet podcast subject arrested for murder of wife Lynette

    Teacher’s Pet podcast subject arrested for murder of wife Lynette

    [ad_1] Former Newtown Jets rugby league star Chris Dawson — the subject of popular podcast The Teacher’s Pet — has been refused bail and will be extradited to NSW where he is expected to be charged with the murder of his wife, Lyn. He appeared in the dock of Southport Magistrates Court for his extradition…

  • Windows 10 set for radical change as Microsoft takes aim at Google

    Windows 10 set for radical change as Microsoft takes aim at Google

    [ad_1] Microsoft looks set to take on Google’s web browsing dominance with a major announcement that could come as soon as this week. Google continues to lead the way when it comes to surfing the web with its Chrome browser now the most popular in the world. Whilst the internet giant enjoys more people using…

  • Review: Orgatec 2018 – DesignCurial

    Review: Orgatec 2018 – DesignCurial

    [ad_1] From snaking seating to the death of the desk, Helen Parton reviews the latest furniture trends from Orgatec 2018 in Cologne Cologne, Germany | 23 – 27 October 2018 | Review by Helen Parton This year’s Orgatec show in Cologne was essentially the world of work as imagined by Generation Y. It was…

  • An immaculately-presented cottage has been nudged into the 21st century

    An immaculately-presented cottage has been nudged into the 21st century

    [ad_1] Seamlessly blending character charm with modern, open-plan living, this immaculately-presented cottage is stylish through and through. The front door at 202 Fisher St is sheltered under a wide veranda and opens to a high entrance hall with wooden floors. MORE NEWS: Car collector’s home a “wheely” good buy Inside one of Adelaide’s most stunning…

  • Abusers no longer able to grill victims

    Abusers no longer able to grill victims

    [ad_1] Domestic violence perpetrators will no longer be able to cross-examine their victims in court. Legislation passed federal parliament on Wednesday, with cabinet minister Michaelia Cash confirming the government would give $7 million to legal aid to represent those affected by the bill. The bill bans people who have been accused of violence against their…

  • What’s in Season in December

    What’s in Season in December

    [ad_1] December Produce Guide Hello December and welcome to month 12 of our monthly Seasonal Produce Guides! We are finishing up the year with an explosion of color, from garnet beets to saffron orange clementines, and purple cauliflower (what will they think of next?) to emerald kiwifruit. Remember to “eat the rainbow” when it comes…

  • Mitchell Marsh dropped from Australian Test team for India clash

    Mitchell Marsh dropped from Australian Test team for India clash

    [ad_1] Australian skipper Tim Paine concedes Peter Handscomb surged into Australia’s first Test line-up as Mitch Marsh’s numbers didn’t stack up. Coach Justin Langer had confirmed that Marcus Harris would open with Aaron Finch but the axing of allrounder Marsh was a statement about Australia’s weak spot entering the series opener against India in Adelaide.…

  • Is Ontario’s patient ombudsman next on the Ford government chopping block?

    Is Ontario’s patient ombudsman next on the Ford government chopping block?

    [ad_1] Ontario’s health minister Christine Elliott says she takes patient care seriously but won’t say whether her former job —Ontario’s patient ombudsman — will be kept or cut by her government. Elliott quit the high-paying job in February when she decided to run for the leadership of the Ontario Progressive Conservative party. She lost to…

  • Top 20 picks for summer

    Top 20 picks for summer

    [ad_1] The days are long and hot, work is slowing down and the festive season is upon us — what a perfect time of the year for long, leisurely lunches (or dinners) at South Australia’s best restaurants for outdoor dining. Following the success of our delicious100 list, which has been embraced by our readers, we…

  • Healthy baby born to woman following uterus transplant from deceased donor

    Healthy baby born to woman following uterus transplant from deceased donor

    [ad_1] Brazilian doctors are reporting the world’s first baby born to a woman who received a uterus transplanted from a deceased donor. The case, published in The Lancet medical journal, involved connecting veins from the donor uterus with the recipient’s veins, as well as linking arteries, ligaments and vaginal canals. Eleven previous births have used…

  • Champagne tastes better out of glasses, research shows

    Champagne tastes better out of glasses, research shows

    [ad_1] Researchers have discovered sparkling wines behave very differently depending on what they are served in.  Studies showed that in disposable cups, the bubbles stick to the sides for longer and grow larger – affecting the taste of the drink. Bubble size is an important measure in the quality of sparkling wines like champagne.  The…

  • How one project is saving the Reef’s green turtle population

    How one project is saving the Reef’s green turtle population

    [ad_1] IT TAKES them 35 years to migrate back to Raine Island to lay their eggs, but once the green turtles arrive, many are sentenced to their death. Here’s how the Raine Island Recovery Project is, as David Attenborough says, assisting “one of the most spectacular ocean migrations on the planet”. Rory Gibson I…

  • Aaron Rodgers blamed for Green Bay Packers’ Mike McCarthy firing

    Aaron Rodgers blamed for Green Bay Packers’ Mike McCarthy firing

    [ad_1] A Packers great is blaming star quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the firing of Mike McCarthy. Former Packers tight end Mark Chmura came down on Rodgers for his actions leading up to McCarthy’s firing on Sunday night, calling Rodgers a “prima donna,” among other critical comments. “Aaron’s not going to come out of this looking…

  • French government caves after worst riots in decades

    [ad_1] The French government has caved in after the worst riots in decades and delayed an increase in energy taxes in response — but it was seen as “too little, too late” by many protesters whose anger seems increasingly focused on embattled President Emmanuel Macron. ‘MACRON DICTATOR’ Demonstrators were back in the streets wearing their…

  • Princess Latifa Al Maktoum of Dubai ‘planned escape for seven years’

    Princess Latifa Al Maktoum of Dubai ‘planned escape for seven years’

    [ad_1] The mystery of Dubai’s missing princess just deepened, nine months after her disappearance. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s ruler and the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates. The 32-year-old has not been seen or heard from since she fled the affluent…

  • Tips for Staying Relaxed and Stress-Free During Holiday Travel

    Tips for Staying Relaxed and Stress-Free During Holiday Travel

    [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!). As someone who lives 30 minutes away from her family,…

  • Football coach’s wife defends teacher who pleaded guilty

    Football coach’s wife defends teacher who pleaded guilty

    [ad_1] The wife of a former high school assistant football coach in Tennessee who pleaded guilty to having sex with a 16-year-old player insists she’s no rapist, claiming the illicit trysts were entirely consensual. Kelsey McCarter, 29, pleaded guilty last year to six counts of statutory rape involving the 16-year-old sophomore player at South-Doyle High,…

  • This Underrated Spice Is the Key to a Better Bundt Cake Recipe

    This Underrated Spice Is the Key to a Better Bundt Cake Recipe

    [ad_1] One of the country’s best spice shops opened a branch about a mile from where I live in Berkeley, California. Suddenly, I’m in and out of Oaktown Spice as often as a religious convert goes to church. I’ve given up buying spices in quantity in the name of frugality—it seemed cheaper but inevitably led…

  • French students protest gathers momentum

    French students protest gathers momentum

    [ad_1] French student protests have intensified, with various incidents around the country of demonstrators setting buildings on fire, and of violent clashes with police. Over the course of this week, students have gradually started to get involved in the so-called “yellow vests” protests against President Emmanuel Macron. Local authorities told Reuters that part of the…

  • How to Make Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip Even Better

    How to Make Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip Even Better

    [ad_1] A Big Little Recipe has the smallest-possible ingredient list and big, BIG everything else: flavor, ideas, holy-cow factor. Psst: We don’t count water, salt, pepper, and certain fats (say, olive oil to dress greens or sauté onions), since we’re guessing you have those covered. This week, we’re making a five-ingredient spinach-artichoke dip. Can you…

  • Michelle Obama reveals how the Queen put her at ease

    Michelle Obama reveals how the Queen put her at ease

    [ad_1] Speaking at an event in London to promote her autobiography, Michelle Obama has revealed the Queen told her royal protocol was “rubbish” while attempting to put her at ease. It comes as reports confirmed that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attended the event and met “privately” with Mrs Obama afterwards. The Queen’s comment was said…

  • Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: The Cook With It All

    Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: The Cook With It All

    [ad_1] On first glance it may seem like they have it all, but with our helpful guide you can still surprise your friends with even the most well-equipped kitchens. From splurge-worthy gadgets like a sous vide circulator or high-powered blender to a stylish trivet or essential knife, delight your friends and family this year with…

  • A Smart Way to Reuse Leftover Pickle Brine

    A Smart Way to Reuse Leftover Pickle Brine

    [ad_1] We’ve all been in this pickle: You’ve finished crunching the last dill, munched the lone cornichon, fished out the final gherkin from the jar—and now you have a half-full (let’s be positive here) glass of pickle juice. What do you do with it? If you’re like Senior Editor Eric Kim, you save it for…

  • 30 Best Cookies for Shipping in the Mail

    30 Best Cookies for Shipping in the Mail

    [ad_1] Thinking about shipping some cookies to a faraway friend or family member? Can I give you my address? I kid, I kid! Shipping cookies to a loved one is one of the best, kindest, and most sincere gifts that I can think of. Nothing is more special than receiving a box with special treats…

  • Six Calm, Cool & Collected Small Studios

    Six Calm, Cool & Collected Small Studios

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Many of us live in more compact sized apartments because of financial restrictions, for easy maintenance, for proximity to work/family, or all three. Despite the conveniences, these kind of living quarters can often lead to a feeling of being boxed in or experiencing clutter overwhelm. Even decor…

  • Perfect Cheesecake Recipe {New York Style}

    Perfect Cheesecake Recipe {New York Style}

    [ad_1] Prepare the crust 1 Process graham crackers, mix with sugar, salt, butter: Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Put in a large bowl, and stir in the sugar and salt. Stir in the melted butter. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), with rack in lower third of oven. 2…

  • Australian Test team ‘window shopping’, Gavin Robertson, cricket

    Australian Test team ‘window shopping’, Gavin Robertson, cricket

    [ad_1] Former Test spinner Gavin Robertson said none of the Australian batsmen have demanded selection in the side to face India in the first Test starting on Thursday in Adelaide. The uncertainty over the first Test batting lineup has continued with the Australian side seemingly no closer to being finalised. 26-year-old Victorian opening batsman Marcus…

  • Severe weather warnings follow cyclone

    Severe weather warnings follow cyclone

    [ad_1] A TEENAGER has suffered an electric shock caused by a lightning strike during storms in the Mackay region. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said the 16-year-old girl suffered the shock at a property at Netherdale, west of Mackay. The teen reportedly saw the electricity coming towards her, caused by a lightning strike nearby, the…

  • Don’t use rapid tests to rule out strep throat, many pharmacists directed

    Don’t use rapid tests to rule out strep throat, many pharmacists directed

    [ad_1] As efforts to bring $15 rapid strep tests to Canada’s pharmacies continue, the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists says using them in the absence of a consultation with a physician or nurse practitioner does not meet the “standard of care” for diagnosing strep throat, especially in children.  The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, a…

  • Girl finds blue ringed octopus on Western Australian beach

    Girl finds blue ringed octopus on Western Australian beach

    [ad_1] A warning has been sent out to parents after a young girl unknowingly took home a deadly marine animal that was hiding in a shell on a Western Australian beach. After a day of playing on Coogee beach, south of Perth, the girl collected some shells to take home. As her aunt was washing…

  • Emily Skye posts body transformation photo on Instagram

    Emily Skye posts body transformation photo on Instagram

    [ad_1] Fitness blogger Emily Skye has shared incredible photos of her post baby bod, but has revealed unflattering comments she copped from “haters” telling her to photoshop her loose belly skin and stretchmarks. With more than 2.4 million Instagram followers there’s bound to be some negative comments, but Skye, a model and fitness instructor, has…

  • 31 dead in Papua attacks: Indonesia police

    31 dead in Papua attacks: Indonesia police

    [ad_1] Security forces are trying to recover the bodies of 31 construction workers who were killed in one of the worst separatist attacks in Indonesia’s restive Papua province. Papua police spokesman Suryadi Diaz said 24 workers were killed on Sunday when gunmen stormed a government bridge construction project in a mountainous village in Nduga district.…

  • Nine vehicles involved, emergency services

    Nine vehicles involved, emergency services

    [ad_1] Emergency crews have rushed to the scene of an horrific Sydney crash after two buses, one truck and six cars collided on Church St in Ryde. A NSW Police spokesman said the multi-vehicle accident occurred when an Audi and a truck collided just before 10am. The Audi was forced off the road but the…

  • How ‘big stick’ will apply to energy firms

    How ‘big stick’ will apply to energy firms

    [ad_1] Laws will be introduced to federal parliament this week bringing in penalties and remedies for electricity companies that engage in misconduct. WHAT THE NEW LAWS DO? * Retailers which fail to reasonably pass through sustained and substantial electricity supply chain cost savings to consumers will be committing misconduct. * Energy companies withholding hedge contracts…

  • Software glitch may have delayed medical results for hundreds of patients

    Software glitch may have delayed medical results for hundreds of patients

    [ad_1] A software error may have delayed hundreds of patients in Newfoundland and Labrador from getting timely medical results over the last year. The provincial government revealed the error involving the electronic medical record program at a news conference on Monday morning. “The error may have delayed physicians and other health care providers in receiving…

  • Former President Bush’s body lies in state

    Former President Bush’s body lies in state

    [ad_1] The body of former US President George HW Bush has arrived at the US Capitol in Washington, where mourners will pay tribute to the man who led the nation as the Cold War ended. With hands on hearts, members of Bush’s cabinet, lawmakers and Supreme Court justices honoured the 41st president as his flag-draped…

  • Rampant student vaping leads B.C. high school to lock up bathrooms

    Rampant student vaping leads B.C. high school to lock up bathrooms

    [ad_1] A North Vancouver high school is locking up almost all of its student bathrooms, blaming “a very serious issue” with vaping. Seycove Secondary sent out an announcement on Thursday, notifying students and parents that all but two student bathrooms would be locked until further notice. “There has been a recent increase in the amount…

  • Stat supermarkets don’t want you to know

    Stat supermarkets don’t want you to know

    [ad_1] There was much fanfare from Coles and Woolworths yesterday as it was announced that supermarket giants had stopped 1.5 billion bags being dumped into the environment. The remarkable statistic came about because of a ban on single-use plastic bags by Australia’s two largest supermarkets and the retail industry is signalled that this is only…

  • 16 Best Big Batch Soup Recipes for Winter

    16 Best Big Batch Soup Recipes for Winter

    [ad_1] There may be a few reasons why a bowl of homemade soup is one of the most comforting things to eat in the winter. Maybe that it’s seasoned just how you like it. Or that the vegetables aren’t exactly the same size, some small and slurp-able, others still al dente—all delicious. Or it could…

  • Donald Trump plans to end arms race with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin

    Donald Trump plans to end arms race with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin

    [ad_1] Donald Trump has talked up his “incredible” deal with China and vowed to discuss ending the “crazy” arms race with president Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Mr Trump tweeted that the US had spent $716 billion ($A973 billion) on weapons programs this year on an “uncontrollable” arms race, and that he was…

  • Best Holiday Gift Picks from Food52 Shop Buyers

    Best Holiday Gift Picks from Food52 Shop Buyers

    [ad_1] Welcome to Nifty, Gifty Holidays, our guide for all the little, magical ways we make the season sparkle. Today, we’re tapping our amazing buyers for all of the special things that are striking their fancy this season. When your job requires you to shop for a living, you develop a keen eye for standout…

  • Measles threat looms in Philippines as trust in vaccines declines

    Measles threat looms in Philippines as trust in vaccines declines

    [ad_1] Health experts on Monday warned against a possible outbreak of measles in the Philippines, as a disease long under control threatens to emerge again amid patchy immunization programs and declining trust in vaccines. Measles cases jumped nearly fivefold to 17,300 in the first 11 months of 2018 versus last year’s figure, mostly in conflict areas in the south, said doctors and…

  • Meet Our 16 Favorite Cookbooks of 2018 (& Tell Us Yours)

    Meet Our 16 Favorite Cookbooks of 2018 (& Tell Us Yours)

    [ad_1] Have we reached a Golden Age of cookbooks in 2018? We certainly think so. Which is why we’re thrilled to welcome another rousing rendition of the Piglet Tournament of Cookbooks, now celebrating its 10th birthday (my, don’t they grow up fast?)! Kicking off in March 2019, the nearly month-long, bracket-style tournament will go down…

  • Lonesome George tortoise genome sequenced by scientists for long life study

    Lonesome George tortoise genome sequenced by scientists for long life study

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    How to Host Guests for the Weekend—Tips for Things to Do

    [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! With my family more than a thousand miles away in Louisiana, I’m normally the holiday house guest. But this past Thanksgiving (after a lot of lobbying),…

  • Is it safer to hit or swerve for a kangaroo?

    Is it safer to hit or swerve for a kangaroo?

    [ad_1] I’M writing about the perils of having autonomous emergency braking pull you up when there’s a kangaroo, for example, ahead of you and a big truck behind you that can’t pull up in time. I concur with you — with a B-double in my rear view I’d sooner hit the ’roo than brake or…

  • How Hosting Shabbat Has Shaped My Queer & Jewish Identities

    How Hosting Shabbat Has Shaped My Queer & Jewish Identities

    [ad_1] “We need more gay friends,” my husband Alex declared at dinner one night late last year. It seemed less like a complaint and more like prescriptive advice as one would pick up from Dr. Oz, like getting more fiber in your diet or burning anything in your fridge that contains lectins. “We have plenty…

  • Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Vladimir Putin high-five at G20

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Vladimir Putin high-five at G20

    [ad_1] Grinning from ear to ear, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged a hearty high-five and handshake at the G20 summit in Argentina. The New York Post reports that the Saudi strongman and his Russian counterpart — who’ve each been accused of having political enemies assassinated — clasped hands,…

  • An Easy Pear Tarte Tatin Recipe With a Simple Make-Ahead Dough

    An Easy Pear Tarte Tatin Recipe With a Simple Make-Ahead Dough

    [ad_1] We’ve partnered with Bosch, makers of high quality home appliances like the Benchmark side-opening wall oven, to share recipes, tips, and videos that highlight the little details that make a dish truly delicious. My first apartment in New York City featured mysterious smells that came up only through the closets, bold roaches, and a…

  • Scientists fear backlash from gene-edited babies claim could jeopardize research

    Scientists fear backlash from gene-edited babies claim could jeopardize research

    [ad_1] Scientists working on the frontiers of medicine fear the uproar over the reported births of gene-edited babies in China could jeopardize promising research into how to alter heredity to fend off a variety of disorders. Researchers are rapidly learning how to edit DNA to fight such conditions as Huntington’s, Tay-Sachs and hereditary heart disease,…

  • Best Filet Mignon Recipe – How to Cook Filet Mignon

    Best Filet Mignon Recipe – How to Cook Filet Mignon

    [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. So I have this tiny pan. Like, very tiny—pixie, really. It’s so small it barely exists. This 3.5-inch cast-iron skillet I bought years ago before…

  • Melania Trump G20 summit: Melania beams in £3,000 gown

    Melania Trump G20 summit: Melania beams in £3,000 gown

    [ad_1] Melania Trump, 48, stood out amongst the partners of the G20 leaders, as they posed on the steps of the Villa Ocampo as part of the Argentina G20 summit. With Argentina’s stunning First Lady Juliana Awada by her side, the wife of Donald Trump, 72, looked sensational. Melania ditched her demure, formal wardrobe for…

  • The Best Romantic Christmas Movies to Binge Watch

    The Best Romantic Christmas Movies to Binge Watch

    [ad_1] I’ve mentioned before how inviting friends over for a bottle of wine and a movie is one of my favorite ways to spend a Friday night. And as the holidays really kick into high gear—with cookie swaps and happy hours and office parties—nothing feels better, or more restorative, than a chill movie night at…

  • Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: The Baker

    Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: The Baker

    [ad_1] Let Simply Recipes help you make gift-giving a breeze this year with our Gift Guide for the Baker in your life! Featuring ten stellar gifts chosen by our editorial team, crossing people off your list has never been easier. Continue reading “Simply Recipes 2018 Gift Guide: The Baker” » [ad_2] Source link

  • Ivanka Trump wears very glamorous peplum dress to G20 Summit

    Ivanka Trump wears very glamorous peplum dress to G20 Summit

    [ad_1] Ivanka Trump, 37, arrived at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in a very stylish ensemble. The daughter of Donald Trump, 72, had all eyes on her as she strutted down the street, opting for a navy dress with a white checked pattern. The navy midi featured a peplum hem at the waist…

  • Easy Dinner Recipes – Best Rice with Bacon and Vegetables (Pork)

    Easy Dinner Recipes – Best Rice with Bacon and Vegetables (Pork)

    [ad_1] If I had a band, we’d be called The Crispy Bits. We’d all wear our hair in gelled-up spikes (Aaron’s Party-style) and we’d dress in studded pant suits. Our concerts would sell out immediately—so long as we kept it under wraps that I was lip-syncing—each time tickets went on sale, because everybody loves the…

  • Turkish politician to remain in jail

    Turkish politician to remain in jail

    [ad_1] A Turkish court has rejected a leading pro-Kurdish opposition politician’s appeal for release despite a top European court’s ruling that he must be freed. Selahattin Demirtas, the former co-chair of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), has been in pre-trial detention since November 2016 on terrorism-related charges. Lawyer for Demirtas Ramazan Demir said Friday’s…

  • Pear and White Wine Sangria Recipe

    Pear and White Wine Sangria Recipe

    [ad_1] This Pear and White Wine Sangria is what you need for your holiday parties! Make it ahead and let guests serve themselves. It’s made with pear nectar, white wine, ginger beer, and warm holiday spices. Cheers! Photography Credit: Nancy Mitchell We usually think of sangria (particularly white sangria) as a summer drink, but here’s…

  • US, Canada, Mexico sign free trade deal

    US, Canada, Mexico sign free trade deal

    [ad_1] US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and outgoing Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto have signed an updated free trade agreement on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina. Trump says the deal, which replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement and which he dubs USMCA, is a “model agreement that…

  • Keto diet: What is the Keto diet? How does it help you lose weight?

    Keto diet: What is the Keto diet? How does it help you lose weight?

    [ad_1] What is the Keto diet? The Ketogenic diet, more known as the shortened Keto diet, is a low-carb high-fat diet. The diet has proven to have many benefits not only for weight loss but your general health and performance as well. Some experts also say the Keto diet may have benefits against diabetes, cancer,…

  • Modern Rustic Interiors & Contemporary Country House Charm

    Modern Rustic Interiors & Contemporary Country House Charm

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… These two freshly sophisticated home interiors, put together by MOPS Studio, embody a modern rustic vibe that is hugely welcoming. Rustic charm often carries with it some quaint rough edges to achieve that well lived-in country house look and ambiance, yet this pair manage to encompass bags…

  • Police reveal number of connected crimes

    Police reveal number of connected crimes

    [ad_1] Police investigated more than 10,800 crimes linked to domestic violence last financial year, from murder and assaults to robbery, trespass, abduction and harassment. For the first time, SA police have analysed reported crimes to reveal those connected to abuse in relationships and families. The results reveal serious assaults were the most common and the…

  • Kate Middleton news: Does the Duchess of Cambridge have hair extensions?

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, became one of the most famous women in the world in 2011 when she married Prince William at Westminster Abbey. Since the Duke and Duchess’ wedding day, the couple have welcomed three children into the world, namely: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. However, with all the…

  • Mango Mess-tival, Elvis Speed Dating

    Mango Mess-tival, Elvis Speed Dating

    [ad_1] Start your silly season by getting messy at the Mango Mess-tival or find “the one” at Elvis Speed Dating. Here’s your guide to all the Sydney events this week. FAMILY MANGO MESS Start the silly season by getting truly messy at Bondi’s Mango Mess-tival — the nation’s largest celebration for the popular fruit. The…

  • How to Create an Easy, Stress-Free Holiday Tablescape

    How to Create an Easy, Stress-Free Holiday Tablescape

    [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… Take a look around you: The holidays are happening! I love this time of year…

  • Cancer symptoms: Signs of tumour on the skin include toes colour changes

    Cancer symptoms: Signs of tumour on the skin include toes colour changes

    [ad_1] Cancer is caused by cells in a specific part of the body reproducing at an uncontrollable rate, according to the NHS. These new, cancerous cells can destroy the healthy surrounding tissue, including vital organs. More than a third of all people will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime. You could reveal your…

  • Andrea McCauley: Times sure have changed

    Andrea McCauley: Times sure have changed

    [ad_1] It was the 1980s, a golden era in Australian cricket: Border, Boon, McDermott, Hughes. Gods of their sport. But, at the same time, Australia’s top level women’s cricket team had to fight for everything; for a place to train, for a spot to play, for enough money to travel interstate to compete. Here in…

  • Michael Kroger resigns from Liberal Party

    Michael Kroger resigns from Liberal Party

    [ad_1] Victorian Liberal Party President Michael Kroger has resigned, telling members that when his own supporters say it’s time to go, then he should probably go. Mr Kroger has been under pressure to vacate the top job since the Liberal Party’s devastating state election loss last weekend. In an internal email sent to members, Mr…

  • Mikayla Eastwood farewelled at Strathalbyn funeral

    Mikayla Eastwood farewelled at Strathalbyn funeral

    [ad_1] Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Strathalbyn Racing Club on Friday to farewell Mikayla Eastwood, who died in a tragic car crash in the Adelaide Hills last week. The 18-year-old, from Strathalbyn, and her boyfriend Hayden Perkins, 17, of Callington, were both killed when the car they were in collided with another vehicle on…

  • Indonesia city imposes gay activity fines

    Indonesia city imposes gay activity fines

    [ad_1] An Indonesian city has passed a by-law that imposes a fine of $US70 ($A95) for “homosexual and transgender activities,” a local councillor says. The city council in Pariaman in West Sumatra province on Tuesday agreed to revisions to a by-law on public order adding provisions banning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender “activities,” council chair…

  • Man found dead at scene of Barkly Highway rollover

    Man found dead at scene of Barkly Highway rollover

    [ad_1] THE road toll has risen to 47 for the year after a 58-year-old man was found dead at the scene of a single vehicle rollover on the Barkly Highway. The crash occurred Friday about 60km west of the Tablelands Highway intersection. A member of the public called police to alert them to the crash…

  • Kelvin Grove Urban Village shoppers lash ‘frustrating’ fines

    Kelvin Grove Urban Village shoppers lash ‘frustrating’ fines

    [ad_1] Furious Brisbane shoppers have lashed Wilson Parking after they were handed fines for a rule they say the company failed to tell them. The changes implemented by Wilson Parking now requires shoppers at Kelvin Grove Urban Village to enter in their car’s registration and pre-pay at the machine. The shopping centre still offers two…

  • Travis Boak steps down as Port Adelaide captain

    Travis Boak steps down as Port Adelaide captain

    [ad_1] Travis Boak has stepped down as Port Adelaide captain for the 2019 AFL season. In a club release, the Power on Friday morning confirmed Boak will vacate the No. 1 guernsey after six seasons in the leadership role. The 30-year-old is the club’s most capped AFL skipper with 137 games as captain, 135 of…

  • US lunar program will rely on corporations

    US lunar program will rely on corporations

    [ad_1] America’s next moon landing will be made by private companies – not NASA. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced on Thursday that nine US companies will compete to deliver experiments to the lunar surface. The space agency will buy the service and let private industry work out the details on getting there, he said. The…

  • B.C. man first person convicted for sale of so-called miracle tonic

    B.C. man first person convicted for sale of so-called miracle tonic

    [ad_1] Stanley Nowak has become the first person convicted under the Food and Drug Act for marketing, packaging and selling the so-called Miracle Mineral Solution, a controversial tonic that’s been marketed as a cure for a variety of illnesses, diseases and conditions, including AIDS, cancer and autism. The 67-year-old B.C. man pleaded guilty to 17 charges under the…

  • PM to push for global trade fix at G20

    PM to push for global trade fix at G20

    [ad_1] Scott Morrison still hopes to meet Donald Trump at the G20 in Argentina but in the meantime he will talk to other leaders about fixing international trade. Australia is determined to keep the current trade system – with some reforms – rather than follow the United States in undermining it. The prime minister will…

  • Gmail file size limit: What is the size limit on email attachments in Gmail?

    Gmail file size limit: What is the size limit on email attachments in Gmail?

    [ad_1] Google Gmail has received a radical redesign, making the interface intuitive as well as aesthetically pleasing. The email platform also boasts powerful spam blocking software. And another plus is the ease with which it integrates with other Google services, such as YouTube, Google Drive and Google Maps. What is the size limit on email…

  • The Man has hooked us all in, again

    The Man has hooked us all in, again

    [ad_1] Anthony Mundine’s first professional fight in 2000 was the first introduction to the sport of boxing for thousands of Australians. For those too young to witness Jeff Fenech’s big fights, Jeff Harding or even the early world title wins of Kostya Tszyu – or perhaps unexposed to the sweet science until a huge rugby…

  • The Best Chewy Molasses Cookies Have a Genius Little Secret

    The Best Chewy Molasses Cookies Have a Genius Little Secret

    [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 Bobbi Lin The secret to a pudgy molasses cookie with just the right amount of chew and sparkly crunch is so simple. It just had to start…

  • A Tender Jewish Brisket Recipe With a Hint of Texas BBQ Flavor

    A Tender Jewish Brisket Recipe With a Hint of Texas BBQ Flavor

    [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, cookbook author and food writer Leah Koenig shares the story behind her go-to holiday brisket recipe. For a tough and rather humble cut of meat, brisket (the slab of muscle…

  • Best DIY Food Gift Ideas for Christmas and Holidays

    Best DIY Food Gift Ideas for Christmas and Holidays

    [ad_1] Welcome to Nifty, Gifty Holidays, our guide for all the little, magical ways we make the season sparkle. Today, we’re ditching the usual peanut brittle and making out-of-the-box homemade gifts instead. (You can still send ’em in a box if you’d like!) I’ve always loved giving gifts—birthday, Christmas, graduation, housewarming. But when I think…

  • Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets result, ladder

    Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets result, ladder

    [ad_1] Brisbane Roar maintained their good away form with a 1-0 W-League win over Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday night. American striker Chioma Ubogagu scored her first goal for the Roar 11 minutes into the second half to secure Brisbane their second win of the season. Both of the Roar’s victories have…

  • How to Throw a Dinner Party on a Budget

    How to Throw a Dinner Party on a Budget

    [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! I may live in a tiny shoebox apartment in Manhattan, but that’s never stopped me from inviting friends over for dinner. In addition to snowboarding in…

  • Roasted Pumpkin Seeds {Super Easy}

    Roasted Pumpkin Seeds {Super Easy}

    [ad_1] Don’t throw away the pumpkin seeds from your pumpkin! Roast them for a delicious healthy Halloween snack. Photography Credit: Elise Bauer Fall has arrived and with it, the pumpkin season! There are always plenty of pumpkins to carve up around Halloween time and a great way to make use of the pumpkin seeds is…

  • New portrait of Queen at Holyroodhouse

    New portrait of Queen at Holyroodhouse

    [ad_1] A new portrait of the Queen has gone on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The oil painting of the monarch in her grand ceremonial robes and collar of the Order of the Thistle now hangs in the Royal Dining Room, which is still used by the Windsors for entertaining. The background to the…

  • Easy Cookie Decorating Tips, According to a Pro Baker

    Easy Cookie Decorating Tips, According to a Pro Baker

    [ad_1] We’re all good at eating cookies, but are we all good at decorating ’em? I’ll be the first to say: I’m not. Even when I worked at a bakery, I always pawned off my gingerbread-decorating duties on someone with more artistic talent and hand dexterity. But the truth is, anyone can decorate cookies. Yep,…

  • Mom’s Roast Turkey Recipe {A Classic}

    Mom’s Roast Turkey Recipe {A Classic}

    [ad_1] 1 Defrost and De-Chill If you are starting with a frozen turkey, you will need to allow several days to defrost the turkey. You’ll want to defrost it in the refrigerator so that the turkey stays chilled during this process. Put the wrapped frozen turkey in a pan to prevent leaks and then place…

  • Trump denies working on Moscow project

    Trump denies working on Moscow project

    [ad_1] US President Donald Trump has denied working on a Trump Organization real estate project in Moscow, which his former lawyer Michael Cohen says they had pursued until June 2016, during the presidential campaign. Cohen pleaded guilty on Thursday to making false statements to the US Congress regarding the project, putting fresh pressure on the…

  • Best Latke Recipe for Hanukkah

    Best Latke Recipe for Hanukkah

    [ad_1] I don’t mean to brag, but I know a king. A Latke King. Technically speaking, he goes by the name of David Firestone, but His Royal Highness Duke of the Hanukkah Fried Potato Fritter was anointed to his post in 1992 by Molly O’Neill, in New York Cookbook. David—whose third known alias is “my…

  • Turkey for Christmas: The best luxury turkey to order now

    Turkey for Christmas: The best luxury turkey to order now

    [ad_1] Christmas dinner isn’t complete without roast turkey, even though the roast potatoes and stuffing are most people’s favourite parts of the meal. But the turkey is what everyone gets excited about. While there are a number of supermarkets offering cheap alternatives, where can you shop for the best luxury turkey? KellyBronze turkeys are a…

  • Architect@Work moves to the Old Truman Brewery for 2019 show

    Architect@Work moves to the Old Truman Brewery for 2019 show

    [ad_1] ARCHITECT@WORK, a carefully curated annual two-day trade event aimed at architects, interior designers and specifiers, will move to Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch for the seventh London edition 30th to 31st January 2019. The two days include free admission for registered trade visitors and complimentary catering throughout, encouraging networking and downtime as well…

  • White Turkey Chili Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    White Turkey Chili Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] If you are starting out with dry beans (recommended), to speed up the process you can put beans into a bowl and pour boiling water over them by 2 inches and let them sit for an hour instead of soaking them overnight (then drain). You can also use a pressure cooker to cook the…

  • WA police officer stood down from duty pending investigation

    WA police officer stood down from duty pending investigation

    [ad_1] A police officer who fatally shot a man at a Perth home last week has been stood down from duty. Ly Tong, 38, was shot three times in his Beechboro home on Yenisey Crescent last Thursday afternoon after his father called police during a domestic dispute, Nine News reports. Yesterday, police said the officer…

  • 3 Chocolate Bark Recipes for the Sweetest, Easiest Holiday Gift

    3 Chocolate Bark Recipes for the Sweetest, Easiest Holiday Gift

    [ad_1] In partnership with If You Care, we’re highlighting recipes, tips, and videos that help take the pressure off this holiday season. Here, the sweet and simple formula behind one of our favorite holiday treats. A few years ago, I decided to make nut brittle for holiday gifts. I planned to send a box each…

  • Ship shape: V&A Dundee by Kengo Kuma

    Ship shape: V&A Dundee by Kengo Kuma

    [ad_1] Kengo Kuma’s magnificent V&A Dundee opened its doors this autumn, attracting record numbers in its opening weeks. We take a closer look at, and around, this iconic building — and examine the context and collective energy that helped bring the project to fruition Words by Veronica Simpson Photography by Paul Raftery They say…

  • FX Awards 2018 Winners – DesignCurial

    FX Awards 2018 Winners – DesignCurial

    [ad_1] The winners of the FX Interior Design Awards 2018 have been announced at our gala awards night in London This year has seen a fabulous shortlist comprising the best of your projects from around the world. Our new panel of judges fought hard to argue everyone’s corner, and honestly, they didn’t back down…

  • Sausage Breakfast Casserole {Jimmy Dean}

    Sausage Breakfast Casserole {Jimmy Dean}

    [ad_1] EASY sausage breakfast casserole! Made with eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed day old bread, and Italian pork sausage. Perfect brunch casserole! Photography Credit: Elise Bauer What’s the one day of the year most breakfast casseroles are made? Christmas day! Christmas morning, actually. So many families are hosting family members in town from afar, a hot…

  • Brisbane home values:

    Brisbane home values:

    [ad_1] BRISBANE’S housing market is leading the nation, with the city the only major state capital to see home values grow this month. Plummeting home prices in Sydney and Melbourne have dragged the national market into the biggest slump since the start of the global financial crisis, but the Queensland capital continues to defy the…

  • Modern Interior That Doen’t Shy Away From Colour

    Modern Interior That Doen’t Shy Away From Colour

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Modern interior design seems to have undergone a mass desaturation process, with many contemporary homes decked out in a monochrome manner. Monochrome is cool, but so is colour. This apartment, visualised by Ekaterina Domracheva, uses chunks of colourful decor, bright art and accent furniture to enliven a…

  • Q&A: Leading hotel designers – DesignCurial

    Q&A: Leading hotel designers – DesignCurial

    [ad_1] Three leading hotel designers answer our questions on the challenges of the sector in a Q&A format: Goddard Littlefair, Harriet Forde of Harriet Forde Design and Dr Carol Bentel of Bentel & Bentel Q&A Martin Goddard and Jo Littlefair, of hotel design specialist Goddard Littlefair Martin Goddard and Jo Littlefair are directors and…

  • China halts research team’s work on gene-edited babies

    China halts research team’s work on gene-edited babies

    [ad_1] China’s government on Thursday ordered a halt to work by a medical team that claims it helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies, as a group of leading scientists declared it’s still too soon to try to make permanent changes to DNA that can be inherited by future generations. Xu Nanping, China’s vice-minister of science and…

  • ‘Gurrumul’ wins best doco award

    ‘Gurrumul’ wins best doco award

    [ad_1] The film GURRUMUL, about indigenous artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, has won Best Documentary Feature Film at a star-studded Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Brisbane. It was the first Australian film to win the category in the organisation’s 12-year history with director Paul Damien Williams and producer Shannon Swan both making the trip to Brisbane…

  • Google Home gets a colourful update as prices for this smart speaker crash

    Google Home gets a colourful update as prices for this smart speaker crash

    [ad_1] Google Home Mini is the Mountain View firm’s cheapest smart speaker that comes with its Assistant built-in. While the hardware does not come with the biggest speaker system, it can get surprisingly loud for its size. Google Home Mini was previously available in just chalk, charcoal and coral colours. However, now the speaker is…

  • How to make your boiler more efficient this winter and save money

    How to make your boiler more efficient this winter and save money

    [ad_1] Having your boiler break down in the middle of winter is something everyone dreads. Ideally, you should run checks on your boiler in the summer months to ensure it’s working properly and to avoid a sudden breakage when winter hits. But if you’re yet to check it, there are still some steps you can…

  • Mum dies from blood clot after surgery

    Mum dies from blood clot after surgery

    [ad_1] A mum of three died from a blood clot 17 days after getting a tummy tuck and boob job from a firm that advertises during a hit UK reality show. Beautician Louise Harvey, 36, booked the procedures after feeling self-conscious ever since the birth of her third child, The Sun reports. Despite a family…

  • NRL star’s renovated holiday unit goes viral after renovation

    NRL star’s renovated holiday unit goes viral after renovation

    [ad_1] A rugby league star’s holiday unit has gone viral post renovation and now has more Instagram followers than most humans. The one bed, one bath, one car space apartment belongs to Brisbane Bronco Darius Boyd and his wife Kayla who have given it a “mini-makeover” after purchasing the property in mid-October for an undisclosed…

  • NSW GP reprimanded for misconduct

    NSW GP reprimanded for misconduct

    [ad_1] A NSW doctor has been reprimanded for conduct including facilitating the sale of a car owned by his elderly in-hospital patient to the GP’s daughter. Dr David George Sare was found guilty of professional misconduct by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal which placed conditions on his registration. One complaint involved him providing a…

  • Huawei Mate 20 Pro could soon be eclipsed by an even better flagship

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro could soon be eclipsed by an even better flagship

    [ad_1] Huawei Mate 20 Pro released last month and is already considered to be one of the best Android phones on the market. The device boasts a highly-capable triple-camera system that builds on the excellent foundation laid by the P20 Pro earlier this year. Mate 20 Pro comes with a 40-megapixel main, a 20-megapixel wide…

  • Bruno Fornaroli, Warren Joyce, Melbourne City, team news, video

    Bruno Fornaroli, Warren Joyce, Melbourne City, team news, video

    [ad_1] Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce has sensationally upped the ante in his selection stand-off with Bruno Fornaroli, leaving the star striker out of his A-League squad for this weekend. Fornaroli was omitted from City’s squad to face Brisbane last week and will now miss Sunday’s high-stakes clash with Newcastle. Joyce was on the front-foot…

  • Construction to begin on scaled-back Carmichael mine

    Construction to begin on scaled-back Carmichael mine

    [ad_1] Adani says it will self-fund the construction of its Carmichael mine. The mining giant said the mine and rail project would be 100 per cent financed through the Adani’s Group’s resources. Adani Mining chief executive officer Lucas Dow made the announcement at the Bowen Basin Mining Club luncheon in Mackay, Queensland today. It follows…

  • Hotmail sign in and log in: How to create Hotmail email – Can you have multiple accounts?

    Hotmail sign in and log in: How to create Hotmail email – Can you have multiple accounts?

    [ad_1] Hotmail and it successor Outlook are the world’s second popular email platforms, with 400million people regularly logging on. Although Outlook is a significant improvement to Hotmail, Microsoft is allowing consumers to continue using Hotmail. People are increasingly resorting to using multiple email accounts in a bid overcome inboxes overloaded with spam. Here is how…

  • Anthony Mundine vs Jeff Horn weigh in video: start time, results

    Anthony Mundine vs Jeff Horn weigh in video: start time, results

    [ad_1] The moment of truth dawned on Brisbane this afternoon when Anthony Mundine and Jeff Horn jumped on the scales ahead of their Friday showdown. A particularly lean Mundine weighed in 70.25kg, while a significantly bulkier Horn came in at 70.5kg. Tempers flared in the pair’s final face-off when Mundine leaned in close to his…

  • Matty Johns on his friendship with former NRL star

    Matty Johns on his friendship with former NRL star

    [ad_1] Matty Johns has opened up on his close friendship with controversial boxer and former NRL star Anthony Mundine as the 43-year-old prepares for his Friday night bout with Jeff Horn. Johns regularly found himself head-to-head with Mundine, a fellow five-eighth, and famously leapfrogged him for an Australian jersey in the late 1990s. It was…

  • Labor criticised over migrant welfare laws

    Labor criticised over migrant welfare laws

    [ad_1] The Greens have lashed Labor for supporting the coalition government’s move to force migrants to wait up to four years to access some welfare benefits. Migrants granted a permanent skilled or family visa after January 1 next year will have to wait four years for payments like Newstart or concessions cards. The government had…

  • Lack of progress on climate change is putting Canadians’ health at risk, doctors say

    Lack of progress on climate change is putting Canadians’ health at risk, doctors say

    [ad_1] A new report from one of the world’s most prestigious medical journals says Canada’s failure to cut greenhouse-gas emissions isn’t just killing the planet; it’s killing Canadians. The report on the health impacts of climate change, published Wednesday in The Lancet, concludes that successfully tackling climate change would be the single biggest thing governments…

  • Bradley John bites Joe Allen, video, Stoke vs Derby bite, EFL

    Bradley John bites Joe Allen, video, Stoke vs Derby bite, EFL

    [ad_1] Did Derby’s Bradley Johnson bite Stoke’s Joe Allen during their Sky Bet Championship clash on Wednesday evening? The duo came together during a melee after Stoke’s Peter Etebo was sent off in the 33rd minute of the live Sky Sports clash at the bet365 Stadium. TV pictures appear to show Johnson biting Allen, but…

  • Vortex Air pilot falls asleep flying to King Island, Tasmania

    Vortex Air pilot falls asleep flying to King Island, Tasmania

    [ad_1] A commercial pilot is under investigation after falling asleep in the cockpit of a freight plane and missing his destination in Tasmania by 46km, officials said. The pilot, who has not been identified, was the only person aboard the twin- propeller Piper PA-31 Navajo Chieftain and was flying on autopilot during the early morning…

  • The One Piece of Madhur Jaffrey Advice I Live By

    The One Piece of Madhur Jaffrey Advice I Live By

    [ad_1] There’s a saying in my mother tongue, Marathi (the language of the Western Indian state of Maharashtra): बाळाचे पाय पाळण्यात दिसतात. Which translates, figuratively, to: The child’s eminence is seen in the cradle itself. That was clearly not the case with actress Madhur Jaffrey, now the doyen of Indian cuisine and food writing. An…

  • Crash causes Fortitude Valley delays

    Crash causes Fortitude Valley delays

    [ad_1] A SUSPECTED stolen vehicle has crashed at an intersection in Fortitude Valley this morning. Emergency crews were stat the scene at the intersection of Ann Street and Gipps Street at 6.30am. The crash has caused traffic delays but is expected to ease around 7am. There are no reported injuries as a result of the…

  • Fire danger not over yet in Queensland

    Fire danger not over yet in Queensland

    [ad_1] Residents of two more Queensland communities have been told to flee immediately ahead of a fast-moving blaze as the state’s bushfire crisis rolls on. Thousands of people have been evacuated from communities in central Queensland after catastrophic fire conditions on Wednesday. Early on Thursday, residents of two more communities – Campwin Beach and Sarina…

  • eBay rare coins: £2 coin with minting errors selling for £200

    eBay rare coins: £2 coin with minting errors selling for £200

    [ad_1] When it comes to buying and selling rare coins, many collectors will head to the eBay marketplace. From old 50p pieces to uncirculated commemorative items, there is no shortage of coins available on the website – with many being branded as “rare” by their buyers. However, anyone interested in purchasing one of these listings…

  • Newport parking lot for sale with price expectations of almost $1 million

    Newport parking lot for sale with price expectations of almost $1 million

    [ad_1] Buyers have the chance to drive away with a Newport parking lot that’s hit the market with price expectations of almost $1 million. The $920,000-$980,000 price guide is just shy of the southwestern suburb’s $1.058 million median house sale price for the past year, the latest CoreLogic figures show. Sweeney Williamstown director Dean Stanley…

  • Cranberry Brie Canapés with Rosemary Garnish Recipe

    Cranberry Brie Canapés with Rosemary Garnish Recipe

    [ad_1] 1. Prep the ginger and vanilla: Peel and then thinly slice the ginger (using the edge of a spoon is the easiest way). Use a sharp paring knife to split the vanilla bean down its length. Open the vanilla bean slightly to ensure the seeds are extracted during cooking. 2. Make the Cranberry Topping: In…

  • Donald Trump, Mueller and the border wall: Government shutdown looms

    Donald Trump, Mueller and the border wall: Government shutdown looms

    [ad_1] An end-of-year explosion is looming for Donald Trump, as the Russia probe reaches its climax and the US faces a partial government shutdown over his $5 billion border wall demand. The President said he would be “totally willing” to shut down the government if Congress does not approve the funding, with the Senate currently…

  • Last Chance to Order Our Plated x Food52 Meal Kits

    Last Chance to Order Our Plated x Food52 Meal Kits

    [ad_1] A couple weeks ago, we told you all about our latest strategy to simplify weeknight cooking: For the party-planning, gift-shopping month of December, we’re teaming up with Plated to turn some of our favorite Food52 recipes into meal kits. Why? Because we believe that even the busiest of weeknights deserve a homemade dinner—and, ahem,…

  • Australia’s #1 unaffordable city to rent isn’t Sydney

    Australia’s #1 unaffordable city to rent isn’t Sydney

    [ad_1] It may not be the first place you think of, but Hobart has been revealed as Australia’s least affordable city to rent, according to new data. The Tasmanian capital has jumped further ahead of Sydney — as the least affordable city to rent — according to the latest release of the Rental Affordability Index…

  • Latest Food Trends and Wellness Trends in Eating from Whole Foods

    Latest Food Trends and Wellness Trends in Eating from Whole Foods

    [ad_1] My dad is a self-proclaimed food trend-spotter. Just the other day, for example, he texted me urgently that he feels, “Blondies are having a cultural moment.” (My mom later clarified that the source of his excitement was that he’d recently had one, for the first time in more than a decade.) I can only…

  • EastEnders’ Kara Tointon ‘gives birth’ to first child with Marius Jensen

    EastEnders’ Kara Tointon ‘gives birth’ to first child with Marius Jensen

    [ad_1] Kara Tointon and Marius Jensen are said to have welcomed their first child [Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment] Former EastEnders actress Kara Tointon welcomed a baby boy last week. An insider told The Sun that Kara “gave birth on Thursday to a little baby boy”, with a member of the family adding that the new parents are “very happy”.…

  • Ginger-Soy Steamed Salmon with Spicy Maple Sauce Recipe

    Ginger-Soy Steamed Salmon with Spicy Maple Sauce Recipe

    [ad_1] Welcome to Eat Your Food!, our biweekly column of real meals made for real kids by Nick Evans. Sometimes the most important element of dinner with kids is to put on a show. This recipe is great because it introduces kids to what can be a tough protein—salmon—but it also shows them a fun…

  • Prince William, Kate pay tribute to Leicester City soccer boss

    Prince William, Kate pay tribute to Leicester City soccer boss

    [ad_1] Large crowds have gathered to see Prince William and Catherine pay their respects to the people who were killed in the helicopter crash at Leicester City Football Club’s King Power Stadium. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge both knew the club’s chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed alongside four others as a result of…

  • Bunker Mentality – DesignCurial

    Bunker Mentality – DesignCurial

    [ad_1] Going underground is an increasingly attractive option for space-strapped organisations – from university libraries to national museums. But there are extra qualities that a subterranean setting can bring, as Veronica Simpson discovers A basement site is never the ideal one for a restaurant – never mind a hotel restaurant, a type that has…

  • The Best Kitchen Tools for Holiday Baking & Cooking

    The Best Kitchen Tools for Holiday Baking & Cooking

    [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!). This is it! The most wonderful time of the year!…

  • 51 Luxury Living Rooms And Tips You Could Use From Them

    51 Luxury Living Rooms And Tips You Could Use From Them

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… The idea of a luxury living room can look very different in the imagination of one person to the next. Perhaps you might see a traditional room decorated with boiserie, chandeliers, tufted settees and heavy swag curtains, or maybe your dream luxury lounge is a modern space…

  • David Jones, Disney partnership: Childrenswear floor gets revamp

    David Jones, Disney partnership: Childrenswear floor gets revamp

    [ad_1] David Jones has a new target demographic in its sights — Aussie kids. And the department store giant is hoping to win them over with a world-first collaboration with Disney, which has seen the company’s flagship Elizabeth Street store in Sydney’s CBD completely transformed. • How photo foiled $176k robbery • Insta post costs…

  • Bentley Continental GT Convertible 2019 REVEALED – Specs, power and pictures

    Bentley Continental GT Convertible 2019 REVEALED – Specs, power and pictures

    [ad_1] Bentley has pulled the wraps off the all-new Continental GT Convertible 2019.  It’s a typical Bentley by design and the third-generation Continental GT Convertible retains a lot of the same design language as its predecessors.  The car’s profile is, however, longer and lower than the previous generation as the front wheels have been moved…

  • Essendon great taken to hospital

    Essendon great taken to hospital

    [ad_1] Essendon great James Hird has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Richmond while riding his bike. The Bombers premiership captain was cycling on Burnley St when the crash occurred shortly before 3pm on Wednesday. A police spokesman said it was believed a car was turning left when it collided…

  • NRL to take grand finals to Brisbane if Allianz Stadium upgrade falls through

    NRL to take grand finals to Brisbane if Allianz Stadium upgrade falls through

    [ad_1] NRL Chairman Peter Beattie during the announcement of the Kangaroos and Jillaroos squads at NRL headquarters in Sydney, Monday, October 1, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING THE prospect of a Brisbane NRL grand final is now real, with the code’s chair Peter Beattie already sounding out the Queensland government about moving the matches…

  • How Google shows Crimea depends on where you live

    How Google shows Crimea depends on where you live

    [ad_1] It’s all getting very tense in the waters of the Sea of Azov. Russia has dismissed its blocking of the international waterway, impounding of several Ukrainian ships and imprisonment of their crews as a mere “minor skirmish” due to “bandit methods” and has said the whole episode is a ploy by Ukraine’s president to…

  • Kate Middleton news: Hidden messages behind her fashion REVEALED

    Kate Middleton news: Hidden messages behind her fashion REVEALED

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton’s style has won her fashion fans around the world, from her dreamy Alexander McQueen wedding dress, to her dazzling historic jewellery. Continuing her royal duties this month, she has turned heads for her teal Emilia Wickstead dress, and berry-coloured Paul Ka suit. Kate’s sapphire-coloured dress was a huge hit when the royal couple announced their engagement in November…

  • Second man dies during Sydney storms

    Second man dies during Sydney storms

    [ad_1] A second man has died during the Sydney storms which have lashed the city and surrounding regions on Wednesday, delivering a month’s worth of rain in two hours. On Wednesday afternoon a Sydney Emergency Services volunteer collapsed and died while attending a job in the Illawarra. “This is a tragic event and my deepest…

  • Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with superfoods

    Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with superfoods

    [ad_1] Diabetes is a common condition that affects almost four 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. Making some small dietary swaps could slash your chances of developing high blood sugar. One of the best foods for diabetics…

  • Take a look around a Pasadena home with plenty of quirky and style

    Take a look around a Pasadena home with plenty of quirky and style

    [ad_1] TUDOR style on the outside, spacious bedrooms and tall timber ceilings make this Pasadena property the ideal upgrade. You will find it at 9 Kimba Grove, Pasadena. The split level home contains the main living and dining areas on the upper level and the bedrooms on the lower. A formal living area at the…

  • more power and faster than ever before

    more power and faster than ever before

    [ad_1] THE whine from Porsche purists is becoming almost as distinctive as the sound of the brand’s iconic 911 sports car. As each new model is released, Porsche fanatics insist it’s not as pure as the last. However, if history is a guide the new eighth-generation 911 will go on to become the most popular…

  • New nursery for North Eastern Community Hospital

    New nursery for North Eastern Community Hospital

    [ad_1] North Eastern Community Hospital has unveiled its refurbished nursery. The $77,000 upgrade included new flooring, blinds, storage, furniture and a kitchenette. The nursery provides specialist care to sick or premature babies, and feeding support and bathing facilities to all babies born at the hospital. Michaela Tiss and her newborn twins, Harrison and Madeleine, were…

  • Ex Seafolly CEO Anthony Halas lists 86B Victoria Rd, Bellevue Hill

    Ex Seafolly CEO Anthony Halas lists 86B Victoria Rd, Bellevue Hill

    [ad_1] Having bought the Watsons Bay home of NutriBullet founder Colin Sapire, Anthony Halas of swimwear brand Seafolly fame, and his wife Andie, are now seeking to sell their award-winning Bellevue Hill residence. Labelled by Ray White Double Bay managing director Elliott Placks as “the best house in Bellevue Hill”, the stunning Luigi Rosselli-designed home…

  • Vic premier defends cabinet selection

    Vic premier defends cabinet selection

    [ad_1] Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is defending elevating into his second-term cabinet an MP once accused of bullying a female staffer. The promotion of Labor power broker Adem Somyurek into the ministry comes after Mr Andrews repeatedly attacked the Greens over its culture when it was revealed one candidate used to rap derogatory things about…

  • Paige VanZant vs Rachael Ostovich UFC fight is back on

    Paige VanZant vs Rachael Ostovich UFC fight is back on

    [ad_1] Paige VanZant’s fight against Rachael Ostovich is back on after the latter confirmed her injuries won’t stop her from entering the Octagon at a UFC Fight Night in January. The flyweight bout scheduled for January 19 was put on ice last week after Ostovich originally pulled out of the bout because of injuries suffered…

  • Hidden gem suburb is on the rise

    Hidden gem suburb is on the rise

    [ad_1] PARRAMATTA has fast become a familiar boom town but it is holding on to a well-kept secret — an entire suburb. Woodpark, bound by Merrylands, Guildford West, Merrylands West and Smithfield, is such a small area that residents living streets away haven’t heard of it. Even local real estate agents have had to guide…

  • Sage Northcutt gets dumped from UFC, Dana White

    Sage Northcutt gets dumped from UFC, Dana White

    [ad_1] Looks don’t get you everywhere in this world. Young gun Sage Northcutt found that out the hard way today, let go from the UFC despite winning his past three fights. UFC president Dana White provided some clarity on the 22-year-old’s situation, saying the promotion didn’t want to sign him to another deal after his…

  • Consumption of human placenta products poses risk to moms, babies: Health Canada

    Consumption of human placenta products poses risk to moms, babies: Health Canada

    [ad_1] Health Canada is cautioning mothers and others who may be consuming human placenta preparations about potential risks for themselves and their babies. The federal department said consuming human placenta could lead to bacterial or viral infections in mothers or their babies. The risk is higher if someone ingests the placenta of another person. The U.S.…

  • Korean Street Toast, the Best Egg Sandwich

    Korean Street Toast, the Best Egg Sandwich

    [ad_1] Before big road trips growing up, you can bet our family was out the door well before 10:30 a.m. This was to ensure that McDonald’s Sausage McMuffins were safely within our grasps ahead of the menu handoff to the lunchtime offerings (thank goodness the fast-food chain now serves an all-day breakfast). Sometimes there’d be…

  • David Beckham trolled over pic of him kissing daughter, Harper

    David Beckham trolled over pic of him kissing daughter, Harper

    [ad_1] David Beckham is under fire for posting a photo that showed him kissing his daughter Harper on the lips. The English soccer star has received a barrage of abuse online over the photo which has divided those who say it’s merely a sweet snap between a dad and his daughter, and others who say…

  • How to live longer diet: Prevent lung cancer symptoms with avocado

    How to live longer diet: Prevent lung cancer symptoms with avocado

    [ad_1] You could lower your risk of early death by eating a healthy, balanced diet, including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, said the NHS. Regular exercise is also crucial for boosting your lifespan. Everyone should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity every week. Making some small dietary changes…

  • Why My Indian Peanutty Noodles Are Worth Fighting Over

    Why My Indian Peanutty Noodles Are Worth Fighting Over

    [ad_1] You might call it peanut butter; I call it peanut chutney. “It starts off coarse, but becomes peanut butter as soon as it lands on your tongue,” a friend of mine, a Puerto Rican food truck owner, said to me after his first taste of peanut chutney, a dry Indian condiment made from roasted…

  • Dortmund soccer bus attacker gets 14 years

    Dortmund soccer bus attacker gets 14 years

    [ad_1] A German court has convicted a man on 28 counts of attempted murder over last year’s attack on the Borussia Dortmund soccer team’s bus. The dpa news agency reported the defendant, who has been identified only as Sergej W. in line with German privacy rules, was sentenced to 14 years in prison by the…

  • A Hearty, Vegan Sweet Potato Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners

    A Hearty, Vegan Sweet Potato Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners

    [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. Here’s a confession: I’d be perfectly happy to eat a baked potato, a pile of steamed greens, and some beans every night.…

  • Home-care shortage stranding patients in hospital

    Home-care shortage stranding patients in hospital

    [ad_1] Christine Benoit has been told four times she’s medically fit to be discharged from Ottawa’s Saint-Vincent Hospital, but each time has been forced to stay because of a shortage of personal support workers (PSWs). Benoit, 44, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 15 years ago and has used a wheelchair for the last decade. Before being admitted to hospital…

  • Latke-Crusted Chicken Is the Best Chicken Breast Recipe You’ve Never Heard Of

    Latke-Crusted Chicken Is the Best Chicken Breast Recipe You’ve Never Heard Of

    [ad_1] A Big Little Recipe has the smallest-possible ingredient list and big, BIG everything else: flavor, ideas, holy-cow factor. Psst: We don’t count water, salt, pepper, and certain fats (say, olive oil to dress greens or sauté onions), since we’re guessing you have those covered. Today, we’re making your new favorite chicken breast recipe, inspired…

  • A Make-Ahead French Toast Casserole Recipe for Christmas Brunch

    A Make-Ahead French Toast Casserole Recipe for Christmas Brunch

    [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. It was nearly midnight on Christmas Eve. With my parents long tucked into bed, my sister Meg and I had the kitchen to ourselves. I…

  • 18 Easy, Effective Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Holidays

    18 Easy, Effective Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Holidays

    [ad_1] Food52 is not your typical office anytime of year (unless you consider perfectly art-directed bookshelves and show-stopping layer cakes coming out of the test kitchen typical), and that goes double for the holidays. We’ve got trees a-twinkling and carols on repeat as early as October. Here’s what we’re up to right now. In our…

  • Financial support for organ donors lacking, Ottawa family finds

    Financial support for organ donors lacking, Ottawa family finds

    [ad_1] An Ottawa woman who plans on donating one of her kidneys to her mother says more people might consider the life-saving procedure if there was better financial support for living donors. Kielli Kraft said for her, the decision to go under the knife was an easy one after her mother was diagnosed with Goodpasture Syndrome in…

  • 15 Side Salads that Go Beyond Lettuce

    15 Side Salads that Go Beyond Lettuce

    [ad_1] My favorite salad of all time was not a salad in the traditional sense. It was a vegetarian dish that was merely sprinkled with arugula. The greens served as a garnish to add a peppery flavor to the rest of the meal: a quarter of a roasted acorn squash, dressed in olive oil. Toasted…

  • Brigitte Macron looks stylish in navy coat at modern art museum

    Brigitte Macron looks stylish in navy coat at modern art museum

    [ad_1] Brigitte Macron, 65, and her President husband Emmanuel Macron, 40, were out and about in Paris today to visit the modern art museum in the city. The French First Lady looked as stylish as ever in a smart, longline navy jacket to shield her from the cold air. However, she braved the cold on…

  • Video shows how gender reveal party became an $11 million Arizona fire

    Video shows how gender reveal party became an $11 million Arizona fire

    [ad_1] Video has been released showing how an off-duty Border Patrol agent celebrating his wife’s pregnancy last year accidentally started a 47,000-acre wildfire that took nearly 800 firefighters to extinguish. The New York Post reports that Dennis Dickey, 37, of Tucson, Arizona, pleaded guilty last month to igniting the fire, which caused more than $US8.2…

  • 51 Decorative Fireplace Screens To Instantly Update Your Fireplace

    51 Decorative Fireplace Screens To Instantly Update Your Fireplace

    [ad_1] Traditionally used to reduce discomfort from excessive heat, shield from sparks, and make sure little humans and pets don’t get too close, fireplace screens are undoubtedly a great safety accessory. But did you know that nowadays they are also a fierce design tool that can transform the feel of an entire room? A fireplace…

  • Easy and Impressive Holiday Decorating Ideas

    Easy and Impressive Holiday Decorating Ideas

    [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!). Thanksgiving is officially over, which means you’re about to start…

  • Sam Burgess bites at players over 2015 World Cup flop

    Sam Burgess bites at players over 2015 World Cup flop

    [ad_1] Sam Burgess has claimed that “individual egos” and “selfish players” contributed to England’s painful 2015 World Cup demise. Burgess was part of an England squad that crashed out in the pool stage — the first host nation in Rugby World Cup history to suffersuch a fate. Head coach Stuart Lancaster and defence specialist Andy…

  • Indian cricket captain professes love for Sydney

    Indian cricket captain professes love for Sydney

    [ad_1] He’s the $60 million batsman with the hopes of more than a billion fans riding on his shoulders — but it was Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli who was hit for six by the outlook from his hotel room yesterday. “That view. Lovely place this,” he told his 26.5 million followers as he posted…

  • She did all the work. And he took all the credit. And that’s not all

    She did all the work. And he took all the credit. And that’s not all

    [ad_1] Stephen Hitchins looks at the work and lives of often uncredited female architects of the last century. Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Herbert McNair were friends and colleagues. They worked for the same firm in Glasgow, Honeyman & Keppie, they both attended the same evening classes at Glasgow School of Art, and they both…

  • ‘Rarest of all coins’ Kew Gardens 50p selling for £1k

    ‘Rarest of all coins’ Kew Gardens 50p selling for £1k

    [ad_1] eBay has seen the listing of yet another rare coin, this time with a 50p coin holding a price tag of an eye-watering £1,000. The 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin was released to celebrate the 250th anniversary of London’s Kew Gardens. Only 210,000 of the coins were issued and continue to be sold for…

  • Pregnancy weight loss: Mum regains toned body after 4 weeks

    Pregnancy weight loss: Mum regains toned body after 4 weeks

    [ad_1] It’s hard to believe that just four weeks ago, Nicole Knight was heavily pregnant with her second child. The mother-of-two from the Sunshine Coast gave birth to her second baby in October and bounced back close to her pre-body weight within the month, despite putting on a healthy 13kg during pregnancy. The 25-year-old said…

  • Insulin pumps linked to more reports of injury and death than any other medical device, records show

    Insulin pumps linked to more reports of injury and death than any other medical device, records show

    [ad_1] “What’s your birth date?” “November … November … 27… November 27, 1963,” says Christine Landry, her voice fading over the phone. The 49-year-old registered nurse from Cornwall, Ont., sounds tired and confused. It’s the night of July 22, 2012, and Landry called a 24-hour helpline run by Medtronic, the company that manufactured her insulin infusion pump, because a…

  • Commuters warned to not drive as 100mm of rain forecast

    Commuters warned to not drive as 100mm of rain forecast

    [ad_1] Commuters are being urged not to drive to work on Wednesday with wild weather and torrential downpours forecast for heavily populated areas of New South Wales. Between 70 and 100mm of rain is forecast for Sydney, as much as 150mm in Wollongong and some places could top 200mm as an intense low pressure area…

  • Two men, teens charged over school fire

    Two men, teens charged over school fire

    [ad_1] POLICE have charged two men and two boys in relation to a fire which ripped through two classrooms in Laidley on Sunday night. The two boys, 15 and 16 years of age, have been charged with one count of arson each, while the two men, aged 23 and 24, were delivered a Notice to…

  • AUD near recent lows on trade jitters

    AUD near recent lows on trade jitters

    [ad_1] The Australian dollar was hovering near one-week lows as markets were nervous before crucial trade talks between the leaders of the United States and China. The Aussie dithered around $US0.7225, not far from last week’s low of $US0.7202. The trade-sensitive currency has so far enjoyed solid gains in November, rising about two per cent…

  • Shpeel by Biome Collective – DesignCurial

    Shpeel by Biome Collective – DesignCurial

    [ad_1] Youngsters in distress find it hard to articulate their feelings. But Dundee-based game designer Biome Collective has found a potential antidote, creating an interactive game, called Shpeel for the London Design Biennial. Veronica Simpson explores the buttons it is pushing In a dark basement room of Somerset House a group of people are…

  • Where, when to watch in Brisbane

    Where, when to watch in Brisbane

    [ad_1] FORMER WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn is set to fight former WBA interim super-middleweight champion Anthony Mundine on Friday November 30, 2018. Here are our top spots to watch the unmissable River City Rumble in Brisbane. Jeff Horn vs Anthony Mundine fight details When: Friday 30 November, gates open 4:30pm, main fight at 9:30pm…

  • Police release photos of teens wanted for robbery

    Police release photos of teens wanted for robbery

    [ad_1] Victorian police have taken the unusual step of naming and releasing photographs of three juveniles they want over a home invasion in Melbourne. Investigators made applications in court to enable them to identify Bafal Gatluak and Mading Nyolic, both 16, and 17-year-old Deng Kuol, who are wanted over an attack at a Wyndham Vale…

  • Study versus work, and why you can have both

    Study versus work, and why you can have both

    [ad_1] As thousands of Year 12 students across Queensland nervously await their OP score to be released on December 15, Anika Alam is feeling for them. She remembers how nervous she felt waiting for her result three years ago when she finished high school. “I was scared,” she said. “I was really worried but at…

  • Victoria punished by cricket gods for Aaron Finch decision

    Victoria punished by cricket gods for Aaron Finch decision

    [ad_1] That’s what you get for tempting fate. Victoria’s decision to stick with regular openers Travis Dean and Marcus Harris blew up in its face today in the Sheffield Shield. Despite pleas from the Australian cricket fraternity — including favourite sons Shane Warne and Damien Fleming — to promote Aaron Finch to the top of…

  • India v Cricket Australia XI tour match, Dan Fallins, Virat Kohli

    India v Cricket Australia XI tour match, Dan Fallins, Virat Kohli

    [ad_1] Fresh from a five-wicket haul and Steve Smith pep talk, legspinner Dan Fallins won’t be short of confidence while confronting India’s star-studded batting order this week. Fallins has a golden chance to showcase his talent playing for an inexperienced Cricket Australia XI in the four-day game at the SCG that starts on Wednesday. It…

  • Manitoba paramedics 1st in Canada to offer new medication for meth users

    Manitoba paramedics 1st in Canada to offer new medication for meth users

    [ad_1] Paramedics in Manitoba will become the first in Canada to give meth users olanzapine to reduce the risk of psychosis.  The provincial government will permit paramedics to administer the drug to agitated people who have used methamphetamine, Health Minister Cameron Friesen announced on Monday. The atypical antipsychotic medication will help lessen or prevent the severity of…

  • Best Restaurants in Detroit & Iconic Dishes

    Best Restaurants in Detroit & Iconic Dishes

    [ad_1] I was born in Detroit, but I am not “from” Detroit. I did not even grow up in Detroit, in fact; I was raised in Los Angeles for 12 years after living all over the country, and have spent over ten years in New York. But I am a born Detroiter. Right there, on…

  • Turkish villas searched in Khashoggi probe

    Turkish villas searched in Khashoggi probe

    [ad_1] Turkish police searching for the remains of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have scoured the grounds of two adjoining villas in northwest Turkey, the country’s state-run news agency reports. Crime scene investigators and other officials aided by sniffer dogs and a drone first sealed off one of the villas near the town of Termal in…

  • Best Chocolate Cake Recipe – Swedish Kladdkaka Recipe

    Best Chocolate Cake Recipe – Swedish Kladdkaka Recipe

    [ad_1] Kladdkaka—or Swedish Gooey Chocolate Cake—is a home cook’s dream. It’s five ingredients, plus a pinch of salt and some breadcrumbs to line the pan (which, in a bind, you could skip in lieu of just butter). The cake batter comes together in just one pot in roughly five minutes, or as long as it…

  • University of Adelaide Centre for Ancient DNA explains unicorn extinction

    University of Adelaide Centre for Ancient DNA explains unicorn extinction

    [ad_1] Unicorns lived with humans in Siberia and died out when their food became scarce as the climate cooled, research shows. The University of Adelaide’s Australian Centre for Ancient DNA analysed bone samples from 23 extinct Siberian unicorns, or giant rhinoceros (Elasmotherium sibiricum) to understand their family relationships and diet. Researcher Dr Kieren Mitchell said…

  • Biocell textured breast implants under scrutiny as women complain of pain

    Biocell textured breast implants under scrutiny as women complain of pain

    [ad_1] For Katherine Smylie, it was a five-year journey to figure out the hair loss, memory fog, irritable bowel syndrome and constant pain — especially the migraines. “I had migraines every day for over two-and-half years,” the Edmonton woman said. Her doctors told Smylie she was crazy, she said, and there was nothing she could…

  • Make Instant Pot Pork & Noodles for an Easy Weeknight Dinner

    Make Instant Pot Pork & Noodles for an Easy Weeknight Dinner

    [ad_1] We all need recipes that can solve the dinnertime conundrums life throws our way. For example, say you have family staying with you over the holidays. You need meals that’ll feed a crowd but won’t tie you to the kitchen. Or you’re hosting friends on a weeknight and want a luxe low-effort main that…

  • Matthew Hedges released from UAE jail despite M16 ‘confession’

    Matthew Hedges released from UAE jail despite M16 ‘confession’

    [ad_1] A British academic has been released from a Middle East jail despite his former captors insisting he confessed to being an operative from spy agency M16. Matthew Hedges has been pardoned and released from jail in the United Arab Emirates, ending a six-month nightmare for the doctoral student from Durham University. He was arrested…

  • Cheapest Christmas trees: Ikea offer not to miss

    Cheapest Christmas trees: Ikea offer not to miss

    [ad_1] This weekend will no doubt be the time most British households choose to put up their Christmas trees and decorate the house. But if you’re not someone who has the same fake tree they put up every year, where is the best place to go for a cheap tree that’s still excellent quality? Believe…

  • How to Cook Dried Beans Recipe

    How to Cook Dried Beans Recipe

    [ad_1] Home-cooked dried beans are an easy way to stretch a dollar, boost the nutritional value of dinner, and round out a meal. Canned beans also have a place in my home, but the flavor, texture, and versatility of dried beans can’t be beaten. The key to cooking a delicious batch of from-scratch beans on…

  • The Kardashians’ Best Kitchen Organization Hacks & Tips: Photos

    The Kardashians’ Best Kitchen Organization Hacks & Tips: Photos

    [ad_1] Say what you want about me, but I have been Keeping Up with the Kardashians every single Sunday night (well, almost) for the last 11 years. It’s a wonderfully enjoyable way to switch off my brain for one single hour. I’ll tune in to their family arguments (sometimes over something as insignificant as a…

  • Trapped wind: How to get rid of bloating and gas – avoid these 10 foods

    Trapped wind: How to get rid of bloating and gas – avoid these 10 foods

    [ad_1] Trapped wind usually develops as the body’s digestive system breaks down foods into useable energy. The most obvious symptoms of trapped wind are a bloated stomach, flatulence and feeling uncomfortably full after eating. But a number of other symptoms are associated with trapped wins such as stomach cramps, nausea and abdominal pain. Some foods…

  • Grey, Raw, Masculine Interiors

    Grey, Raw, Masculine Interiors

    [ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Sleek furnishings meet with raw decor in these three grey home interiors that incorporate concrete accent walls. The sombre palette used throughout is paired with a minimalistic living style that gives the apartments a masculine air. Areas of natural wood have been introduced to interior number one…

  • Donald Trump threatens to permanently close Mexico border

    Donald Trump threatens to permanently close Mexico border

    [ad_1] US President Donald Trump threatened Monday to close the southern border “permanently” unless Mexico sends asylum-seekers — many of whom he described as “stone cold criminals” — back to where they came from. According to the New York Post, “Mexico should move the flag waving Migrants, many of whom are stone cold criminals, back…

  • eBay rare coin: 50p Battle of Hastings coin selling for £950

    eBay rare coin: 50p Battle of Hastings coin selling for £950

    [ad_1] An eBay user is selling a rare 50p coin for an eye-watering £950. The user, whose profile name is darzocyl, has listed the coin under the title: “Rare battle of Hastings 50p coin.” “Great condition! Rare circulated battle of Hastings 50p” they said in the description. The seller has 100 per cent positive feedback…

  • Eric Abetz accuses Tony Jones of ‘bias, editorialising’

    Eric Abetz accuses Tony Jones of ‘bias, editorialising’

    [ad_1] Liberal Senator Eric Abetz stepped in at the last minute to fill a seat on the ABC’s Q&A program on Monday night after a colleague bowed out. He may be regretting that decision. Mr Abetz was peppered with hard questions and forced to defend his party following a Victorian election result that many say…

  • How to live longer diet: Prevent bowel cancer symptoms by avoiding red meat

    How to live longer diet: Prevent bowel cancer symptoms by avoiding red meat

    [ad_1] You could lower your risk of an early death by eating a healthy, balanced diet, including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, said the NHS. Regular exercise is also crucial for boosting your lifespan. Everyone should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity every week. Making some small dietary changes could…

  • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Royal renovations

    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Royal renovations

    [ad_1] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will make major alterations to their new home, but any changes to Frogmore Cottage will be kept sealed from the public. The Windsor mansion the couple were gifted by the Queen needs extensive renovations before they move in – but exactly what they are having done is going to…

  • Calls for sacking, Rugby World Cup, Australia

    Calls for sacking, Rugby World Cup, Australia

    [ad_1] Former Test hooker Brendan Cannon says if coach Michael Cheika keeps his job Rugby Australia need to immediately appoint an independent selector to help arrest the slide of the Wallabies. There are growing calls for RA to sack Cheika after the Australian team’s latest loss to England, which brings their record to just four…

  • Tara Brown on Beirut kidnapping gone wrong

    Tara Brown on Beirut kidnapping gone wrong

    [ad_1] Journalists at the centre of the biggest story in 60 Minutes history have reflected on what went wrong, why it went wrong and the circus that followed. In April, 2016, crew members from the Australian current affairs program were detained in Beirut, Lebanon during the filming of a botched child recovery operation. Veteran journalist…

  • Shaun Johnson Warriors contract, Facebook post

    Shaun Johnson Warriors contract, Facebook post

    [ad_1] Shaun Johnson is testing the NRL market place after revealing the Warriors have made him no offer to stay beyond next season. The seasoned Kiwis’ half took to social media on Monday to clarify his position, saying he was ‘spreading his wings’ after club bosses had told him they were not prepared to table…

  • One bid needed to secure home

    One bid needed to secure home

    [ad_1] JUST one bid was needed to secure the auction sale of a three-bedroom house in Strathfield on Saturday afternoon. The house at 73 Broughton Rd on a 980sqm block sold under the hammer for $2.292 million to buyers upsizing from Homebush. The house had been popular throughout the campaign due to the single level…

  • ‘Unprecedented’ conditions fuel Qld fire

    ‘Unprecedented’ conditions fuel Qld fire

    [ad_1] The fire began on Saturday at Deepwater National Park, between Bundaberg and Gladstone. It is spreading in a south, southwest encroaching Deepwater and Baffle Creek. HOW BIG IS IT? * 16,000 hectares had been burned as of 2pm on Monday. * Flames up to 12 metres high * At some points the fire front…

  • State pension: When will I get my state pension over Christmas?

    State pension: When will I get my state pension over Christmas?

    [ad_1] The state pension is paid to Britons once they reach state retirement age. The full basic state pension is £125.95 per week. When your state pension is paid into your account depends on your national insurance number. However, the day your pension is paid over Christmas is likely to change. Often benefits are paid…

  • Fox Sports launches streaming service

    Fox Sports launches streaming service

    [ad_1] A streaming service dubbed “the Netflix of sports” has launched today, with its boss promising it would fill “a gap” in the Australian market and revolutionise the way we watch TV this summer. Kayo Sports, which was the brainchild of Foxtel chief executive Patrick Delany, will offer live and on-demand video from more than…

  • Brisbane suburbs to watch in 2019

    Brisbane suburbs to watch in 2019

    [ad_1] These are the suburbs to watch in Brisbane in 2019, where a window of opportunity exists to get in ahead of demand driving prices up. The list, compiled via the Price Predictor Index by Hotspotting’s Terry Ryder, tracks increases in sales demand — which is generally considered to be a precursor to increased prices.…

  • Man treated for spinal injury at Rainbow Beach

    Man treated for spinal injury at Rainbow Beach

    [ad_1] A MAN is being treated for suspected spinal injuries after it’s believed he hit his head on a sandbar while bodyboarding or surfing off the Sunshine Coast this morning. Paramedics were called to Wide Bay Esplanade at Rainbow Beach about 9.30am after the man, believed to be aged in his 40s, hit his head…

  • Vaccination push after whooping cough outbreak hits Tasmania

    Vaccination push after whooping cough outbreak hits Tasmania

    [ad_1] TASMANIA has been hit by an outbreak of whooping cough, with cases increasing in the state’s South. Director of Public Health Mark Veitch said whooping cough was being reported statewide, and while most common in North-West Tasmania, including around Devonport, cases are now increasing in the South. Public Health Services is urging pregnant women…

  • Magnitude 5.6 quake hits in Caribbean

    Magnitude 5.6 quake hits in Caribbean

    [ad_1] A magnitude 5.6 quake has struck off the Caribbean coast of Central America, the US Geological Survey says. Originally listed at 5.9 magnitude, the quake hit at 3.56pm on Sunday (7.56am on Monday AEDT) had a depth of 10km and was centred 96km northeast of San Andres y Providencia, Colombia. There is no significant…

  • Hanukkah 2018: When is Hanukkah – what date is it this year?

    Hanukkah 2018: When is Hanukkah – what date is it this year?

    [ad_1] The date of Hanukkah changes every year, because it depends on the Hebrew calendar, but it always falls in November or December. This year, Hanukkah will begin in the evening of Sunday, December 2 and end in the evening of Monday, December 10. The celebration lasts for eight days and is also referred to as…

  • Rio Ferdinand, Jose Mourinho, Manchester United vs Crystal Palace, team news

    Rio Ferdinand, Jose Mourinho, Manchester United vs Crystal Palace, team news

    [ad_1] Rio Ferdinand has hit back at Jose Mourinho after he publicly slated four of his players. The Manchester United boss accused Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard of “lacking maturity” before the draw with Crystal Palace. Mourinho claimed that the four stars are lacking character and he even likened them to…

  • San Francisco 49ers release Reuben Foster after domestic violence arrest

    San Francisco 49ers release Reuben Foster after domestic violence arrest

    [ad_1] The San Francisco 49ers said Sunday they plan to release linebacker Reuben Foster after he was arrested at the team hotel in Tampa, Florida, on a domestic violence charge. An arrest report from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office said Foster was booked into jail at 11:11 p.m. Saturday and released Sunday on $2,000 bail.…

  • Former Trump aide sent to jail

    Former Trump aide sent to jail

    [ad_1] A US judge has rejected a last-minute bid by former Donald Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos to delay his two-week prison term and ordered him to surrender on Monday as scheduled. Papadopoulos sought the delay until a federal appeals court had ruled in a separate case challenging the constitutionality of special counsel…

  • ‘We’re guinea pigs’: Canada’s oversight process for implanted medical devices stuns suffering patients

    ‘We’re guinea pigs’: Canada’s oversight process for implanted medical devices stuns suffering patients

    [ad_1] Millions of Canadians rely on surgically implanted medical devices in order to function — to do everything from walk without pain to pump blood through their veins. Yet many of those devices are approved for use in Canada with scant scientific evidence to show they are safe and effective, a new CBC/Radio-Canada/Toronto Star investigation has found.…

  • Belmont house sells to Newtown couple at auction

    Belmont house sells to Newtown couple at auction

    [ad_1] A NEWTOWN couple decided to cross the Barwon River and buy a stunning Belmont property on Saturday after selling their block of land in Newtown that morning. Shelley and Stephen Gray outbid three other parties to secure 2 Peary St, Belmont at auction for $1.215 million, well above the $1 million to $1.1 million…

  • A ‘20s house, 23ha and a business, too

    A ‘20s house, 23ha and a business, too

    [ad_1] THIS property provides an amazing opportunity to buy a home on 23ha that could also be run as a farm and also has a business included. There is new electrified boundary fencing around the whole property, making it ideal for a fully functional farm or a hobby farm. There are cattle yards, a shearing…

  • Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

    [ad_1] Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies! When was the last time you made these favorite childhood cookies? Don’t know? Let’s remedy that. Chocolate and peanut butter belong together, and these easy cookies prove it. Photography Credit: Aaron Hutcherson A soft peanut butter cookie with a gooey chocolate kiss in the middle. What more could you ask…

  • Domestic Violence Crisis Line to answer calls 24 hours a day

    Domestic Violence Crisis Line to answer calls 24 hours a day

    [ad_1] People trying to escape abusive relationships can call a domestic violence crisis hotline at any time of day or night from today. And emergency help will be available at the touch of a button through a new smartphone app. The measures come as Legal Services Commission figures show the number of Magistrates Court cases…

  • Beautiful Floating Shelf With Inbuilt Planter

    Beautiful Floating Shelf With Inbuilt Planter

    [ad_1] What we are about Our mission is to help people visualize, create & maintain beautiful homes. We bring to you inspiring visuals of cool homes, specific spaces, architectural marvels and new design trends. Follow us for a daily dose of outstanding homes, intelligent architecture & beautiful design. [ad_2] Source link

  • Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle latest news: Most expensive dresses revealed

    Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle latest news: Most expensive dresses revealed

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton is a fan of designer garments, especially British fashion house Alexander McQueen. The stunning brunette mother-of-three is also a big fan of British designs Jenny Packham. Meghan Markle, 37, on the other hand, is a fan of brands like French fashion house Givenchy and Canadian jewellery brand Birks. While Kate often wears…

  • European Union has approved a Brexit deal with Britain

    European Union has approved a Brexit deal with Britain

    [ad_1] European Council President Donald Tusk says the European Union has approved a Brexit deal with Britain. Mr Tusk tweeted that 27 EU leaders meeting in Brussels “endorsed the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on the future EU-UK relations.” The 27 leaders of the bloc met without Prime Minister Theresa May to endorse the agreement,…

  • Coalition primary vote slides: Newspoll

    Coalition primary vote slides: Newspoll

    [ad_1] The Coalition’s primary vote has fallen to a near-record low of 34 per cent, the latest Newspoll shows. Scott Morrison doubled his lead as preferred prime minister over the past two weeks with a four-point jump but the Coalition’s primary vote fell for a third poll in a row, according to the Newspoll published…

  • Sky TV update as firm reveals some of its most important news this year

    Sky TV update as firm reveals some of its most important news this year

    [ad_1] The issue of single-use plastic has never been greater. With much of this non-biodegradable material ending up in our oceans the need to reduce plastic consumption is something many are now taking incredibly seriously. Sky recently committed to transforming its operations by eliminating all single-use plastics by 2020 and that journey is getting one…

  • Vic Liberals ponder what went so wrong

    Vic Liberals ponder what went so wrong

    [ad_1] Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has denied his party needs to recalibrate its policies following a shellacking in the Victorian state election. Speaking on ABC TV, Mr Frydenberg, who will meet with senior Victorian MP’s on Monday, admitted the “noise from Canberra certainly didn’t help, but that wasn’t the determining factor” in the Victorian loss.…

  • Anthony Sampieri to be charged by police

    Anthony Sampieri to be charged by police

    [ad_1] The man at the centre of the alleged sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl in a toilet in southern Sydney is set to be charged by police. Anthony Sampieri, 54, was led into Maroubra Police Station in handcuffs just after 4pm today and will be charged by detectives, The Daily Telegraph reports. Police are…

  • Scientist find gene makes you more likely to get bitten

    Scientist find gene makes you more likely to get bitten

    [ad_1] Researchers have identified a gene that makes someone more likely to be bitten by a mosquito. Gordana Rasic of the QIMR Berghofer medical research institute in Brisbane was part of an international study into the genetics of the insect. She told the ABC they had discovered several new genes, including ones that determine why…

  • Golden Boy MMA, results, knockouts, video

    Golden Boy MMA, results, knockouts, video

    [ad_1] Two bitter UFC rivals decided to reignite their feud and stepped back into the cage, years after they’d last touched gloves. Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz were at one time two of the biggest drawcards within the UFC organisation, but after 12 years it was clear fathertime had been the real winner. The 48-year-old…

  • Queensland bushfire threat intensifies

    Queensland bushfire threat intensifies

    [ad_1] Residents to the north of Bundaberg are being urged to leave their homes as a large bushfire breaks containment lines and moves towards inhabited areas. The large bushfire in Deepwater National Park is now moving both to the north and the south, with residents in the suburb of Deepwater to the south urged to…

  • Sam Sturt Fremantle Dockers pick No.17, Dandenong Stingrays

    Sam Sturt Fremantle Dockers pick No.17, Dandenong Stingrays

    [ad_1] Very few of the nation’s best under-age forwards got one over top-ranked defender Isaac Quaynor this year. But there’s some good news for Fremantle fans — the one who did is all yours. Draft bolter Sam Sturt, the Dockers’ first draft selection this year at pick 17, left Collingwood recruit Quaynor for dead in…

  • Turnbull drama didn’t sway Vic vote: Hunt

    Turnbull drama didn’t sway Vic vote: Hunt

    [ad_1] Daniel Andrews believes the federal government has lessons to learn from his emphatic re-election as Victorian premier, and federal Health Minister Greg Hunt agrees. But Mr Hunt has stressed the election was fought on state issues and believes the ousting of Malcolm Turnbull didn’t sway the result. Victorian Labor will return to majority government…

  • Property for sale: London for bed house on Zoopla for just £50,000?

    Property for sale: London for bed house on Zoopla for just £50,000?

    [ad_1] A property for sale on Zoopla has shocked many due to its low price. The beautiful property has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is the dream for many London dwellers. Offering a rooftop terrace with spectacular views and easy access to Canary Wharf, it seems too good to be true. Spanning over 1,780…

  • Sean ‘Diddy’ Comb’s ex farewelled in Georgia

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Comb’s ex farewelled in Georgia

    [ad_1] The funeral for Kim Porter, the longtime girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and mother to three of his children, has been held in her native Columbus, Georgia. Rap mogul Diddy spoke at the service, along with Mary J. Blige, Dallas Austin, Yolanda Adams and Faith Evans, TMZ reports, and Porter was laid to rest…

  • Mexico’s migrant emergency: mayor

    Mexico’s migrant emergency: mayor

    [ad_1] The mayor of Tijuana has declared a “humanitarian emergency” after thousands of migrants arrived in the Mexican city that borders the US. Mayor Juan Manuel Gastelum said the city cannot handle the expense of harbouring more than 4700 migrants from Central America in a football stadium. “I will not spend the money of the…

  • Daniel Andrews’ message to Michael Kroger

    Daniel Andrews’ message to Michael Kroger

    [ad_1] Victorian Liberal Party president Michael Kroger is rebuffing calls for him to resign after the party’s state election obliteration — but Labor Premier Daniel Andrews is backing him all the way. Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett spectacularly called for Mr Kroger to resign on live television before midnight on Saturday, a suggestion Mr Kroger…

  • FIFA force Boca Juniors to play, Gianni Infantino, reaction, Carlos Tevez

    FIFA force Boca Juniors to play, Gianni Infantino, reaction, Carlos Tevez

    [ad_1] FIFA has been slammed after disregarding player wellbeing to force Boca Juniors stars to play in the Copa Libertadores final despite a shocking bus attack that hospitalised players. A number of Boca players were injured after their bus was attacked on the way to the final against River Plate on Saturday. Boca star Carlos…

  • The Beauty Diary by Beck Sullivan: The best face serums

    The Beauty Diary by Beck Sullivan: The best face serums

    [ad_1] There is nothing more upsetting than wasting money on an expensive skincare product that just doesn’t work. You’ve saved up the cash, traipsed off to Mecca and bought the damn thing, only to get home and find it does sweet FA for your skin. Well, this week we’re bringing you all the fancy, expensive…

  • Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain with home remedies

    Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain with home remedies

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating has affected most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It can make the stomach feel stretched, puffy, and just generally uncomfortable and painful. The condition can be caused by eating certain foods that cause trapped wind, or by eating too much in one go. But you can…

  • Taiwan voters to block same-sex marriage

    Taiwan voters to block same-sex marriage

    [ad_1] Taiwan voters are set to back a referendum that defines marriage as between a man and a woman, dealing a blow to the self-ruled island’s reputation for liberalism in Asia. In Asia’s first such ruling, Taiwan’s constitutional court declared in May 2017 that same-sex couples had the right to legally marry, and set a…

  • Shooting and a stabbing at malls on shopping day

    Shooting and a stabbing at malls on shopping day

    [ad_1] A man was shot during Black Friday shopping at a New Jersey mall, sending terrified shoppers running and hiding in stores. The man was shot in the wrist on Friday night at The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, city spokeswoman Kelly Martins said. She said his injuries didn’t appear life-threatening. No suspect was…

  • British director Nicolas Roeg, who did Walkabout, dies at 90

    British director Nicolas Roeg, who did Walkabout, dies at 90

    [ad_1] British director Nicholas Roeg has died at the age of 90, his family have confirmed. The Sun reports that Roeg, from North London, gained a charming reputation, described as one of the most original filmmakers in the UK. His son Nicolas Roeg Junior said the film heavyweight died on Friday night. Nicolas Junior said:…

  • Simply Recipes 2018 Meal Plan: November Week 4

    Simply Recipes 2018 Meal Plan: November Week 4

    [ad_1] This month, please welcome Aaron Hutcherson and his November meal plans! Aaron is a regular contributor here on Simply Recipes and the blogger behind The Hungry Hutch. Congratulations! You survived Thanksgiving! If your family is anything like mine, there are still some remnants of the big meal lingering about in the fridge. So to kick things off,…

  • Body will never be the same after second baby

    Body will never be the same after second baby

    [ad_1] Miranda Kerr isn’t in a hurry to get her body back in shape after the birth of her second child. The former Victoria’s Secret “angel” and international model has given an interview to Marie Claire magazine for their January issue in which she reveals her views on the reality of women’s bodies after childbirth…

  • Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken {with Carrots and Cauliflower!}

    Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken {with Carrots and Cauliflower!}

    [ad_1] Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken! If you’re not familiar with harissa, it’s a blend of chiles, spices, garlic, and olive oil. It livens up simple chicken and veggies in this sheet-pan dinner! Photography Credit: Sheryl Julian The star ingredient here isn’t the chicken or the vegetables, but a warm, bright, red pepper paste from North…

  • Uber-style tradies could be the future, new survey suggests

    Uber-style tradies could be the future, new survey suggests

    [ad_1] Uber-style tradies tracked by GPS, rated by reviews from past customers, and booked and paid for through a smartphone app are on the wishlists of Australian households. A new survey by online tradie marketplace Hipages has revealed half of those hiring tradespeople would like to see them tracked by GPS. And while it’s not…

  • Turn your lawn into lunch says Alan Titchmarsh

    Turn your lawn into lunch says Alan Titchmarsh

    [ad_1] And it pays off. By giving up space in the garden for such crops as courgettes, cherry tomatoes, mangetout peas, French beans, baby salad potatoes, dessert gooseberries and redcurrants that all cost around £2.50 per kilo in the shops, most families could easily grow £250 worth of fresh food in a season. With returns…

  • Youngest recipient spent whole life in hospital

    Youngest recipient spent whole life in hospital

    [ad_1] After spending almost her entire life in hospital, Alisha Kapoor can finally enjoy sleeping in her own bedroom and — best of all — breathe without being connected to a ventilator. Alisha is officially Australia’s youngest lung transplant recipient and, having followed her story since she was three years old, The Sunday Telegraph was…

  • Bushfires threaten Qld properties

    Bushfires threaten Qld properties

    [ad_1] Firefighters are battling multiple fires in Queensland, with two separate blazes posing risk to homes. The fires near Round Hill and Undullah were both upgraded to a watch and act alert on Saturday evening, with firefighters warning local residents to prepare to leave their homes. The fire near Undullah, soutth of Brisbane is moving…

  • Hawker Hurricane wins Clockwise Classic; Michael Moroney uncovers gem

    Hawker Hurricane wins Clockwise Classic; Michael Moroney uncovers gem

    [ad_1] MIKE Moroney is justifiably renowned as a master trainer of stayers but he is also more than adept with juvenile sprinters. True Jewels won the 2001 Blue Diamond for the amiable Kiwi, but Hawker Hurricane – winner of $200,000 Magic Million Clockwise Classic – was Moroney’s first pre-Christmas juvenile metropolitan success in more than…

  • Tassort new favourite for Golden Slipper

    Tassort new favourite for Golden Slipper

    [ad_1] IMPRESSIVE juvenile winner Tassort firmed from $26 to $11 favourite for next year’s Golden Slipper after his five-length romp on debut in the Golden Gift. The three two-year-old’s that were defeated by Tassort shouldn’t be given up on, though. Michael Walker feared Gerald Ryan’s Cardiff may have felt the hard track to go with…

  • Driving theory test UK changes 2018 – What has changed an why

    Driving theory test UK changes 2018 – What has changed an why

    [ad_1] The driving test has changed in the UK for the second time this year.  Under the changes additional material being added to the theory test to improve the safety of motorists. A series of new computer-generated imagery (CGI) clips have been added to the theory test.  A total of 23 realistic driving scenarios have…