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
Topping kids’ wish lists and driving sales this holiday season is something that you might not expect to see wrapped under the Christmas tree for young people, but for parents of tweens and teens, it will come as no surprise that pricey skincare products are in big demand. Toronto mother Carolina Rzeznikiewiz has a seven-year-old … Read more
The Christmas season is upon us and nothing is better than cosying up to watch a good festive movie. But with hundreds to choose from, Express.co.uk wants to know your favourite. Whether you enjoy films filled with nostalgia, a festive comedy, a Christmas rom-com or animated family fun, there is plenty to choose from. A … Read more
Australians may have a Christmas present waiting for them in the form of unclaimed money. More than $582 million worth of unclaimed money is waiting to be collected by over a million Australians, according to statistics released by the NSW state revenue. Much of the unclaimed funds come from uncashed cheques and payments, unclaimed refunds, … Read more
Cult water bottle brand Frank Green has been slammed by fed-up customers anxious over whether their orders will be delivered in time for Christmas. The brand shot to popularity for its colourful reusable bottles and keep cups, landing collaborations with names including Vogue and the Australian Open. But angry customers have turned against Frank Green, … Read more
Donning a Christmas jumper is a tradition for many at this time of year; wearing a pretty one ensures you look stylish and put-together throughout the festivities. You never know when somebody is going to whip out their phone camera to record special moments with loved ones. After all, pictures can last a lifetime and … Read more
Supermarkets are being urged to get into the Christmas spirit and help struggling families by placing a freeze on the price of ham. Agriculture Minister Murray Watt put Coles and Woolworths on notice as they buckle up for a parliamentary inquiry into price-gouging, record profits and cost of living pressures. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Supermarket … Read more
