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Ash Barty may have hung up her racquet, but the Aussie tennis superstar hasn’t lost her passion for the game. After sensationally quitting earlier this year, Ash is set to make a big comeback at the Australian Open in January. “I was never going to r

Despite being one of the hottest men on-screen, the path to finding ‘the one’ hasn’t turned out to be as easy as his rom-com characters for Brad Pitt. So friends were delighted when the 58-year-old decided to open up his heart again and take another

Victoria Beckham’s joy at reuniting with estranged son Brooklyn at her Paris runway show in September might have been short lived. Friends say the 48-year-old is “very concerned” about her eldest son, following rumours his wife Nicola Peltz has dre

For someone who was accused of being a bad father by Prince Harry, King Charles certainly dotes on his grandchildren – at least the ones he’s permitted to see. It’s understood he enjoys an “incredibly close” relationship with the Wales children, Prin

A few years ago, my sisters and I decided we would no longer buy for each other and our partners at Christmas time (after all, there’s eight of us and that’s not including the kids and our parents). Instead, we now do a siblings Secret Santa and it’s

Say it isn’t so! After almost two decades as the co-host to radio bad boy Kyle Sandilands, Jackie O has hung up her microphone. In sad news for fans of the dynamic duo, Jackie stepped away from the top-rating KIIS FM show last week to take care of he

Announcing the death of her father, John last week, Jennifer Aniston’s grief was clearly palpable. The actress declared she would love her 89-year-old dad “until the end of time”, further describing him as “one of the most beautiful humans I ever kne

John may have played the most evil villain to ever grace daytime TV, but in reality, he was much loved. Tributes flowed in for the actor, who had a starring role on Days of Our Lives for over three decades, following his death at the age of 89. T

Elizabeth Debicki’s dating history is shrouded in mystery. “I’m really private,” she told The Guardian in 2016. Little was known about the willowy star’s private life, that is until playing Princess Diana propelled her into the spotlight. The 3

It’s been almost one year since the badly burnt remains of campers Carol Clay, 73, and Russell Hill, 74 were discovered by Victoria Police Missing Persons Squad on November 30, 2021. The discovery came just days after the apprehension of 55-year-old

There was barely a dry eye when Christina Applegate rose to say a few words after receiving her much-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “This day means more to me than you could imagine,” Christina said in a heartfelt speech during the even

Tears flowed in the NSW Supreme Court as Shanelle Dawson bravely shared her victim impact statement following the death of her mother at the hands of her father, Christopher Dawson. “There are not enough words in the English language to describe the

Aldi’s 2022 People’s Picks awards has revealed five favourite food products under $10, voted by Aussie shoppers. Whether you’re looking for your next pantry staple, a late-night snack or something for the whole family to enjoy, Aldi has it covered fo

LIFE’S MORE FUN WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A LAUGH I’ve always tried to help people. I worked with Samaritans – a helpline support service – when I lived in London in the late ’60s. I absolutely loved it. When I got back to Australia, I’d been away three yea

How to style a white dress For those quick coffee catch-ups with friends or just running errands, this breezy staple will get you through those humid days. Add a simple slide and a roomy crossbody, and voila – your summer look sorted! A white cott

Cheap ways to prepare a home for sale We all know the styling tricks about decluttering each room (especially putting away personal photos and trinkets), but it is not a good idea to hide them in closets or cupboards elsewhere in the home. Why? Buy

ANDREW SHARES HIS TOP TIPS ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT REALTOR Before you ask how I learnt my tips and tricks for finding the right real estate agent, I was one for many, many years. Admittedly not for over a decade now, but I genuinely have been on both

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Stressed about expenses? A new plan of attack is just around the corner. Negotiations may be keeping you busy this month, but don’t sell yourself short. To balance the serious stuff, cruise a few markets or catch some live entertainment. You might ev

Q I’ve fallen into a rut lately, and wondered if you can see anything exciting coming up? I used to travel and socialise, but that’s in the past. JOY, CANBERRA, ACT. A Many of us have fallen into bad habits of late, so you’re not alone. Travel shi

My great-grandson Connor with his adorable pup Oatesy. There’s so much love in those eyes. JOAN WYVILL, CALOUNDRA, QLD. With so much sad news bombarding us these days, it was wonderful to read about Christine Welsh and Peter Buggy’s Bega Sapphire

A deliciously entertaining enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy. When Brooke moves into a share house for her first year of uni, she isn’t prepared for the lack of order or rules. But vowing to stay out of flatmate Jesse’s way ends up being much more di

This sumptuous new eight-part drama gives a fresh take on the life of Marie Antoinette (Emilia Schüle), revealing how the young queen was a spirited and determined woman who did her utmost to exert control over the complexities of the French royal co

Her stunning dress has us wondering just what the Dynasty actress is hiding up her sleeves! The singer was tickled pink to share the MTV Europe Music Awards’ stage with husband Taika Waititi in Dusseldorf, Germany. The couple tied the knot in a secre