
Your clothes dryer might not be right for you
On a rainy winter’s day, taking a fresh load of laundry and throwing it in the clothes dryer is not only tempting...

Are Americans needing subtitles because of Aussie accents?
A large cohort of young Americans are likely to put on subtitles when watching a show, and for many, it’s all because...

The airline scam that is so simple, yet so effective
Desperate travellers seeking advice from airlines through social media are leaving themselves potentially exposed to scammers. UK consumer group Which? has raised...

‘Hot Rodent Men’ are apparently what women want
Women these days don’t want a conventionally attractive man. Instead “hot rodent men” are all the rage on social media. They’re not...

Bali-bound Aussies be warned – rowdy tourists won’t be tolerated
Australians, be warned if you’re heading to Bali. After a string of incidents on the paradise island, authorities have issued a lengthy...

The diet that can save you from an early death and help the planet
Researchers from Harvard University have found the diet that is healthiest for the planet is also potentially healthiest for humans. The study,...

The appliances you must avoid at all costs in the EOFY sales
End-of-financial-year sales are just around the corner, and while it’s worth taking advantage of the deals, some products should be avoided at...

Seinfeld star Julia Louis-Dreyfus disagrees with co-star’s take on political correctness
Unlike her Seinfeld co-star, Julia Louis-Dreyfus doesn’t think political correctness is ruining comedy. Earlier this year, Jerry Seinfeld took aim at “political...

Qantas long-haul ‘wellbeing zone’ wins prestigious award
Qantas has scooped a leading industry airline award for an innovative cabin that hasn’t even taken to the skies yet. The Flying...

Samoa is the hidden gem of the Pacific – and full of surprises
Standing at the top of the wooden ladder, looking down at the great ocean trench that descends five metres into the ground...