Kmart shopper transforms dirty couch using $99 ‘dupe’ of Bissell SpotClean Washer: ‘Best ever’

Kmart shopper transforms dirty couch using  ‘dupe’ of Bissell SpotClean Washer: ‘Best ever’

A mum has revealed how she transformed a dirty couch using a sell-out cleaning gadget from Kmart — with many fans claiming it’s a “dupe” of a popular item costing more than twice the price. The $99 spot cleaner has been praised for working wonders with removing stubborn spots and stains from couches, rugs, carpets, … Read more

Sheridan’s new ‘Embrace’ collection is inspired by the Aussie landscape

Sheridan’s new ‘Embrace’ collection is inspired by the Aussie landscape

Aussie homewares store Sheridan has launched a new collection dubbed “Embrace” that has been inspired by the Aussie landscape. Influenced by the untamed beauty of nature, the collection aims to bring the outdoors inside, while fostering comfort, relaxation and connection in the sanctuary of your home. “Embrace” features stylish bedding, towels, bath mats and bed … Read more

Tropicana Las Vegas, a Sin City landmark since 1957, will be demolished to make way for MLB stadium

Tropicana Las Vegas, a Sin City landmark since 1957, will be demolished to make way for MLB stadium

LAS VEGAS — When the Tropicana Las Vegas opened in 1957, Nevada’s lieutenant governor unlocked the door to what would become a Sin City landmark for more than a half-century. Then he threw away the key. “This was to signify that the Tropicana would always stay open,” said historian Michael Green. Six decades later, the … Read more

Best retinol serums for 2024: Best Picks unveils the seven top retinol serums for your skin

Best retinol serums for 2024: Best Picks unveils the seven top retinol serums for your skin

Looking for a skincare product that will elevate your skin’s complexion, reduce fine lines and keep it clear? As a self-confessed skincare junkie, I have tried many products, but retinol serum is my favourite item of all. I have been using it for years, and find that it makes the biggest difference — my skin … Read more

Legislative panel shoots down South Dakota bill to raise the age for marriage to 18

Legislative panel shoots down South Dakota bill to raise the age for marriage to 18

PIERRE, S.D. — Sixteen- and 17-year-olds call still wed in South Dakota after a legislative committee shot down an effort to raise the age of marriage to 18. The House State Affairs Committee on Monday voted 8-5 to reject the bill and let stand the current law, which lets 16- and 17-year-olds marry if they … Read more

Powerball draw 1446: How to find out if you’ve won $200m before everyone else

Powerball draw 1446: How to find out if you’ve won 0m before everyone else

With a whopping $200 million up for grabs in Thursday’s Powerball draw 1446, it’s no wonder around half of Australia’s adults are expected to buy a ticket. The jackpot is the biggest the country has ever seen and comes after six weeks of no division one winning entries. “It’s unfathomable what winning even just a … Read more

Godfreys icon’s devastation over voluntary administration: ‘That’s just rubbish’

Godfreys icon’s devastation over voluntary administration: ‘That’s just rubbish’

He’s one of the legends of Australia’s retail industry, the face of Godfreys commercials that graced our television screens for decades. John Hardy was CEO of Godfreys for more than 25 years after building the company “from the ground up”, gaining notoriety for dozens of ads which famously saw him suck up a bowling ball … Read more

The ultimate corporate bag for work: The Zipped Soft Tote from Maison de Sabre is the perfect handbag for the office

The ultimate corporate bag for work: The Zipped Soft Tote from Maison de Sabre is the perfect handbag for the office

Before I leave for work every morning, I have to take stock of the many items I’ll be carrying over my shoulder that day. There is the standard phone, wallet, keys and assortment of lip liners and lipsticks, as well as sunglasses, a one-litre drink bottle (full), possibly a change of clothes for the gym … Read more

Best makeup for acne-prone skin: Why you need mineral foundation and powders when your skin is playing up

Best makeup for acne-prone skin: Why you need mineral foundation and powders when your skin is playing up

Some people get a facial when they’re looking for a spot of relaxation but when I’m in the chair it’s all about learning. I want to know all about the latest products, what I should — and shouldn’t — be using on my skin, as well as any tips for extending the life of my … Read more

TV chef Peter Kuruvita forced to close celebrated restaurant Alba Noosa after two years

TV chef Peter Kuruvita forced to close celebrated restaurant Alba Noosa after two years

One of Australia’s most celebrated chefs has closed his Noosa restaurant after two years. Peter Kuruvita has not revealed why Alba Noosa has closed, just two weeks after it was commended in the Australian Good Food Guide’s (AGFG) Chef Hat Awards. But he said the glamorous venue was set to reopen as an events space … Read more