A popular theme this holiday season is “the little red truck hauling a Christmas tree.” Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Chevy only needs the tree to make that meme a memorable reality. Let’s see if its price tag is just as memorable. The Lincoln Blackwood Predicted Luxury Pickup Trucks Too Soon Last Friday, while … Read more
Today, Rita lives near her daughter in an apartment in an assisted living community. In her bathroom, she hangs her late husband’s famous photos, some starring her. Says Mary, “Sometimes I ask her, ‘Do your friends ever wonder who this lady is, why you have these photographs?’ I don’t think many of them have had … Read more
Gaza’s deadliest ever war cast a pall of gloom over Bethlehem on Christmas Eve Sunday, as the death toll spiralled and Israel shifted its efforts against Hamas to the besieged territory’s south. The health ministry in the Hamas-run Strip said an Israeli strike late Sunday killed at least 70 people in Al-Maghazi refugee camp, in … Read more
Partygoers are being urged to be careful when popping bottles of fizz this festive season, as experts warn corks could launch at up to 80km/h. An international team of ophthalmology experts say the warning may seem overly cautious, but eye injuries caused by cork popping can cause permanent damage. The new research by University of … Read more
‘Dickens loved home, hearth and Christmas’ says Richard Armitage. (Image: Getty) Having played Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson’s smash-hit Hobbit trilogy with a powerful northern accent, it’s slightly surprising to hear Richard Armitage’s deep, rich baritone minus the strong inflections of the dwarf lord. But then, the Leicester-born star is a sought-after voice actor, having … Read more
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Christmas is the season of tradition and nostalgia—so this year, take your entertaining cues from the Vogue archives. The invitees As the most famous event planner of the 20th century, Elsa Maxwell hosted lavish gatherings attended by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Jackie Kennedy. Her first rule for successful evenings? No obligation guests. “One should … Read more
With Christmas just around the corner, Paula Sutton—the founder of Hill House Vintage and an all-around domestic goddess—shares three crafting activities to tackle in the days ahead. Plant forced bulbs in vintage ceramics I love to plant indoor winter bulbs such as hyacinths and paperwhites in vintage ceramics, which are incredibly easy to come by. … Read more
Thousands of Queensland public servants are eligible to receive a one-off cash bonus – just in time for Christmas. The one-off Cost of Living Adjustment aims to help employees keep up with the increased cost of living, thanks to a lucrative wage deal struck with the state government. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Pre-Christmas cash bonuses … Read more
Go all out If Mariah Carey can do it, so can you. A full sparkly look screams Christmas and can be uber glamorous. Whether you plump for a sequin dress, or a glittery two-piece, the secret is to pull the rest of your outfit back, to avoid looking overdone. Go for a simple but elegant … Read more
A regional Victorian community has banded together to raise money for a nine-year-old cancer patient whose Christmas display outside his home was destroyed. Security cameras captured the moment a vandal tore down Ethan Simpson’s display in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The display was posted in the front yard of his Wodonga home and … Read more
