Lifestyle

Reproductive health and super contribution boosts for parental leave for government workers

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Queensland public servants will have 10 days’ reproductive health leave per year in an Australian-first initiative. Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced new entitlements for government workers providing days off for fertility treatments, chronic reproductive health conditions such as endometriosis and preventative screening for breast and prostate cancers. Workers will also be granted leave for … Read more

Telstra to delay 3G network closure to August after fears customers could be blocked from making emergency calls

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Australia’s largest telecommunications company has announced it will be delaying planned 3G network closure dates by two months amid concerns over access to emergency calls. Telstra announced the network closure will be delayed from June 30, 2024 to August 31, 2024, with the company advising the extension was to “give people more time to upgrade … Read more

Kmart shoppers go wild over $40 ‘perfect dupe’ of designer Loewe and Burberry cropped trench coats

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Fashion enthusiasts reluctant to fork out thousands of dollars on a designer piece can now find a $40 jacket from Kmart that fans claim to be the “perfect dupe” of similar versions costing upwards of $4,000. The budget retailer is now selling a cropped trench coat that looks almost identical to the Burberry and Loewe … Read more

Best destination for a babymoon: Why you should babymoon with your friends

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Pulling out of the drive in Sydney, I exhaled a deep sigh of relief. I was ready for 48 whole hours of bliss without toddler or husband to nag and ask where the nearest nappy was. We — my two friends and I — were heading to Bannisters Port Stephens for the weekend for a … Read more

Travel companies use ChatGPT for complaints, negative online reviews

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Responding to angry customers is one of the hardest parts of her job, Natasha said. Finding the right words, conveying the appropriate level of contrition — especially when the hotel isn’t at fault (read: rain complaints) — is a tedious and time-consuming process, said the director of a five-star resort, who asked that CNBC not … Read more

All Macquarie Bank branches go cashless in shift to ‘digital only’

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Customers at a major Australian bank will be stopped from withdrawing and depositing cash and cheques from branches this month, as it shifts towards “completely digital” payments. Macquarie Bank last year announced it would phase out its cash and cheque payments for customers from this year, citing a shift in customers’ banking habits. From May … Read more

Nine best Mother’s Day gift ideas 2024: Best Picks team shares top presents for loved ones

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It’s that time of the year where we celebrate our mothers or motherly figures and the huge contribution they make to our lives. While we can’t pay them back for the time, love and energy they’ve given to us, what we can do is appreciate them with a thoughtful gift (or two) on May 12. … Read more

The Collagen Co Mother’s Day 2024 sale: Tasty supplements up to 15 per cent off for four days

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Natalie was at her wits’ end, struggling with weight gain after having kids, when she knew she needed to try something different. Instead of fad diets and regimes, she decided to trust Australia’s best-tasting collagen supplements. The Collagen Co’s Glow Shakes ($79) — currently 15 per cent off for 10 days only, using the code … Read more

B.C. man losing vision needs to find home for treasured book collection

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In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he’s been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library in Vancouver, B.C. Right now, that involves glasses and a magnifying glass with bright lights to illuminate the pages. But he says it’s time to say goodbye to much of his collection, … Read more