Diane Ackerman 
This is a proper winter warmer; even better, it’s a 30-minute dinner. The tomatoes break down into a wonderful sauce for the rosemary-spiked beans and kale, and the thing that elevates it from nice to something special is the quick homemade pesto, which you can whip up while the cassoulet is cooking. Purists, look away … Read more
A mum has been been labelled “selfish” and “stingy” for refusing to buy a $2 snack for her 11-year-old daughter’s best friend at a playdate. The woman, believed to be from the US, and her daughter Ellie were invited to join 12-year-old Sophie and her mum at an indoor playground over the weekend. “Sophie’s mum … Read more
When I first heard that comedian Jo Koy had been tapped to host the 2024 Golden Globes, I was excited. Not because I was specifically a fan of Koy’s (I only really have room in my heart for one cishet male comedian over 40, and that’s Nick Kroll), but because I didn’t know his comedy … Read more
What’s on this year’s menu? Plenty of plants. Eco-conscious eating is in. And to no surprise, this wellness habit is having more than a moment. It’s a movement—weathering the test of time. For all the best reasons, plant-based eating continues to command center stage. And 2024 is no exception. With that in mind, it’s time … Read more
One morning in 2007, Frances Harper was taking a bath and listening to the local news on BBC Radio Suffolk when one story caught her attention. A young woman, Louise, was being interviewed about her life as a sex worker in Ipswich. “I couldn’t see how this interview was helping her situation at all,” says … Read more
Bunnings shoppers are raving about an $11.59 product for getting rid of pesky flies over summer. The Envirosafe Fly Trap has been flying off the shelves across Australia for working as a “highly effective, non-toxic bait” that attracts the bugs to the bottle. One customer was amazed with the results after setting up the traps … Read more
Red was the power color of the night at tonight’s 2024 Golden Globes: The fiery hue was worn by a bevy of stars on the red carpet, including Julianne Moore, Ayo Edebiri, Danielle Brooks, and Florence Pugh. But Pugh was the only lady in red who decided to take on the “naked dress” trend, too. … Read more
Don’t get stung on overdraft costs Authorised overdraft costs can vary dramatically. Many banks have overdraft calculators on their websites, so log on and compare what your bank charges versus what you would be charged if you took your custom elsewhere. But can you switch your current account if you are overdrawn? The answer is … Read more
A stunning detail in Margot Robbie’s Golden Globes outfit for 2024 has left Barbie fans in a swoon. Robbie wowed fans during the promotional tour for the Greta Gerwig-directed film by wearing replicas of original Barbie outfits from the Mattel doll’s decades-long catalogue of fabulous fashion. And now it’s been revealed that her Golden Globes … Read more
Tonight, the 2024 Golden Globes kicked off a month-long awards season—with a star-studded guest list to boot. Honoring the year’s best film and television performances, the gala saw top A-listers such as Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman, and Lily Gladstone come out for the affair. And the best dressed of the night on the red carpet … Read more
