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I predicted the real estate boom in Adelaide and Brisbane. Melbourne is next to explode - and you can make a fortune by buying in these 8 cheap suburbs... but you'll need to be quick
01/11/25 03:27
While high interest rates, new taxes and tighter rental regulations have made some buyers wary of Victoria, one serial investor hasn't been put off. In fact, he's made a fortune from similar bold predictions in the past....read
Andi is 52 but looks 35 - and she's never had a facelift: These are the 6 steps she follows that make her look ageless
30/10/25 12:01Andi Lew is often mistaken for being 15 years younger than she actually is. The mother-of-one from Sydney who now lives in Los Angeles, shares the secrets to her ageless appearance.
Fibromyalgia was slowly killing me and doctors were useless. Here's how I finally cured my chronic pain with an ancient medicine and got my life back
29/10/25 11:55When Lee woke one morning in 2008, a deep, unshakeable ache pinned her to the bed. She hadn't exercised, partied, or touched a drop of alcohol - yet she felt as though she'd been hit by a truck.
An evil love scammer went after my lonely mother. The lost thousands was bad enough... then I learned what she'd also sent 'him'
28/10/25 12:53After 25 years of being single and living alone in her retirement village, Julee Mckeen never imagined she'd fall in love again - let alone with a stranger online.
I raised the alarm on what's causing the bowel cancer epidemic in young people. Every single study since has proved me right - and it's NOT just ultra-processed foods
27/10/25 04:20Figures show the risk of being diagnosed with bowel cancer before age 40 has skyrocketed since 2000 - and the Daily Mail has been documenting many heartbreaking cases in recent years.
The little-known chromosome disorder every woman struggling to have a baby should know. Doctors rarely test for it - and a diagnosis can spare you YEARS of heartbreak
26/10/25 12:48While the condition doesn't cause health problems for the carrier, it can 'significantly impact' fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
Could this radical treatment for depression be the solution for high-achieving women who don't want to be numbed by SSRIs?
24/10/25 01:36Dr Catriona Wallace found purpose through work operating a high-flying company and being a leader to others - in many ways it became her 'obsession'.
I lost $385,000 gambling, even leaving my mum's hospital bedside to play the pokies. My rock bottom moment came when even casino staff took pity on me
23/10/25 02:06Christina Cook battled a gambling addiction for 15 years after first setting foot in a casino that opened near her home when she was 28.
The dark side of Duromine: Some doctors prefer it to Ozempic and Mounjaro - but these patients reveal how the drug shattered their lives with terrifying side effects
22/10/25 01:44Maxi Dottori, 31, took Duromine when she was 20 as a 'quick fix' to lose weight but didn't last longer than four weeks on the prescribed weight loss medication due to horrific side effects.
My husband left me while I was in the depths of postnatal anxiety. A casual act of cruelty as I went into labour proved our marriage was doomed
20/10/25 02:00Jen Waite thought she was having a baby with the love of her life. But after giving birth, her world came crashing down after she stumbled across an unexpected email.
The deadly cocaine pipeline women DON'T talk about: I was doing lines five days a week... but it was another drug passed around on a plate at a posh party that nearly killed me
15/10/25 09:39At a house party, Belinda watched as friends passed around a plate. She was used to cocaine - in fact, she was doing lines and bumps five days a week - but this was another beast entirely.
Iconic 2000s pop powerhouse Anastacia reveals her favourite Sydney restaurant - and the heartbreaking reason she won't move to Australia permanently
12/10/25 02:18US pop star Anastacia delighted Aussie music fans on Saturday night when she made a surprise appearance at a karaoke event in Sydney's The Roundhouse.
Young Aussies have been sold a lie about buying a house. Here's how Gen Z can launch onto the property ladder without living in regret
11/10/25 12:47Young Aussies who've scrimped to buy their first home are living with buyer's regret as interest rates sore - but there is a way for them to get on the ladder without the strain, expert say.
The brutal truth that Ozempic sceptics don't want to admit: I lost weight the hard way... then tried the jabs. Here's my honest opinion
10/10/25 01:26In 2021, Tiffani lost 25kg the old-fashioned way thanks to a low-carb diet and meal replacement shakes. Then her world was turned upside down by the breakdown of her marriage.
The TRUTH about being divorced and living with your ex: No, I don't mind his new girlfriend - what bothers me most are the judgy parents who all say the same thing
09/10/25 12:35When Katie and Beau Lynch decided to end their marriage 2022, they didn't follow the traditional script of bitter separation. Instead they decided to continue living under the same roof.
My mother hugged me and knew instantly I had a heart condition. This is the tell-tale sound to listen for - and it could save your life
08/10/25 10:45Neeta, a trained GP, drew her daughter in for a hug and instant noticed an anomaly that would end up saving her daughter's life.
My ADHD symptoms were crippling and medication only made it worse. Then I discovered a 10c supplement and now I'm drug-free
05/10/25 12:38Father-of-two Jeremiah took ADHD medication 'on and off' for five years. 'While meds gave me short bursts of productivity, it felt like a trade-off I couldn't sustain long-term,' he said.
I was sober for six years then relapsed on a pantry staple that isn't safe in any alcoholic's home. Don't make the same mistake I did
26/09/25 04:03Nikki Langman, 47, was six-and-a-half years sober when she relapsed in a way she never saw coming - risking everything she'd fought so hard to rebuild
I was an atheist... until I died for three minutes. What I witnessed proves that one of the most enduring myths about the afterlife is REAL
24/09/25 01:34Tricia Barker wasn't a spiritual or religious person - even though she grew up in a Christian household - but everything changed after a horrific near-death experience at age 21.
Everyone knows the risks of cocaine and alcohol. But even a perfect family couldn't save me from the deadliest addiction of all... and I ended up in jail with my baby
22/09/25 10:51The greatest torment of Sian McLear's life in jail wasn't the haunting sound of steel kissing steel, but knowing this was where her infant son, George, was growing up.
The eight signs of financial infidelity revealed by divorce lawyer: Victims say it's WORSE than cheating - but the red flags are easy to ignore
18/09/25 11:15When a partner strays, the betrayal cuts deep - but when they hide money, debt or secret bank accounts, it can be even more damaging. And it's a lot more common than you'd expect.
Thought Thailand's dirty old men were bad? This is what young women are doing in Bali and why you should never let your girlfriend go there solo
17/09/25 01:50Melissa Zahorujko has been in Bali for the last two months and revealed shameful secrets of what really happens at the popular destination.
I thought stress from my divorce was causing my tiredness and aching muscles... Instead, I had a cancer so deadly, most don't survive a year
15/09/25 01:50The basketball court had always been Melissa Sullivan's sanctuary - a place to forget the turmoil of her divorce and the reality of raising her daughters alone.
The downfall of Dubai's dropshipping queen: Emma promised to coach her clients to Amazon riches - now, in a shock development, her empire has crumbled: SPECIAL INVESTIGATION BY CARINA STATHIS
14/09/25 01:37Emma Cunningham (pictured) promised to teach clients how to generate 'passive income' through selling products without ever seeing the inventory - a practice known as dropshipping.
The 'zapping' sensation that was the first sign of suicide disease: There is no cure - and the pain is so agonising that most simply end their lives. Now a sufferer bravely tells her story
12/09/25 04:06Emily and Andy Morton had a picture-perfect life. But their world was forever changed in February 2022 when Emily experienced what she thought was just a severe 'toothache'.
I was put on citalopram for my anxiety. A single lifestyle change that no doctor thought to suggest finally cured my nerves - and now I'm antidepressant-free
10/09/25 10:47From the outside, Jodi Clark had it all: a career, a happy home, and the kind of polished exterior that suggested everything was under control. But behind closed doors, her reality was far more fragile.
The everyday forgetfulness that was really a sign of early onset dementia - and the specialist that finally saw what medical doctors couldn't
08/09/25 04:10The gentle hiss of boiling water. The rhythmic ticking of a kitchen clock. These were the mundane sounds of a quiet afternoon at home for mother-of-two Natalie Ive.
What lies beyond: Hidden behind this old jam factory in Hobart lies a breathtaking escape with an incredible (and quirky) nod to Aussie history
05/09/25 12:14If you walked past this building in Hobart, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was simply another building along the harbour...
Spooked by the spare bedroom levy? Beat the tax ghouls using the property secrets that the rich DON'T want you to know about
04/09/25 04:31Australians who've spent a lifetime paying taxes - and the mortgage on their family home - were dealt a blow last week when a radical proposal was raised at the government's productivity roundtable.
Struggling with brain fog? Read this BEFORE you jump on the creatine bandwagon. The supplement is hailed as a miracle cure - but a neuroscientist reveals you could be missing out on the maximum benefits
04/09/25 04:26Creatine is one of the most extensively studied supplements in the world from a nutritional perspective. Its potential for brain health is also being examined by researchers.
Why thousands are raving about tiny store with the 'best fish and chips in Sydney'
04/09/25 12:39A humble fish and chip shop 45 minutes away from the Sydney CBD has caught the attention of hundreds of foodies.
Aussie jeweller Michael Hill launches a 'dupe' of Taylor Swift's engagement ring - so would you say 'yes'?
03/09/25 04:23Australian jewellery brand Michael Hill has released a new 'dupe' of Taylor Swift 's engagement ring.
It's not too late to become a property mogul! Kerry Packer's former accountant reveals 'risk-averse' formula to turn your family home into a real estate empire worth $24million
02/09/25 02:01While pulling together $200k might sound like a stretch, it's more achievable than many realise - especially if you own your family home, says respected money man Allan Mason.
Want to live longer? Just make a simple daily kitchen change and you could make it to 100
01/09/25 04:06A longevity researcher has revealed a simple lifestyle swap which could lead to a healthier, longer life.
I'm a neuroscientist and would NEVER use ChatGPT. I've seen what this 'essential' tool does to brains - both young and old. These are the tests you can do today to see if you're already affected
28/08/25 01:51With thousands using OpenAI's ChatGPT daily to make life 'easier', experts have issued a warning about the risks it may have on the brain.
Our adult ADHD symptoms were crippling. Diets didn't work, neither did drugs. Then we tried the miracle 'third solution' no one talks about
24/08/25 01:55There's an easier way to manage and reduce ADHD symptoms without medication, patients and experts say.
It's the last taboo of fatherhood that many mothers find baffling. But now there's proof - and harrowing stories - that show postnatal depression in MEN is very real
22/08/25 04:49Two fathers have spoken out about a taboo topic that impacts one in ten dads around Australia.
I tracked down the shameless 'sex trafficking queen of Dubai'. These are the horrors behind her lavish influencer lifestyle...
18/08/25 01:43A notorious Dubai sex trafficker was unmasked - but her sentence has outraged victims and human rights advocates. CARINA STATHIS speaks to the man who tracked her down.
The cheap supermarket supplement that can stave off dementia. Find out if you could benefit from this 10c daily tablet
17/08/25 02:15Taking a cheap supplement every day could be the answer to decreasing the risk of dementia, research suggests.
I'm 42 with a biological age of 21. Here's the blueprint I live by and the healthy diet I GAVE UP to achieve it
14/08/25 11:35'Everything we think we know is completely backwards, and other women should know,' Sommer Shiels, who is 42 with a biological age of 21, says.
Are you tying your shoelaces wrong? How experts have used an 'over-looked hole' to ensure the perfect fit for years
14/08/25 04:41Hundreds have been left gobsmacked after discovering a 'secret way' runners tie your sneakers.
The little-known Woolworths trick that means you'll never waste time searching for items again
13/08/25 11:09Woolworths has quietly launched a new app feature to make it easier for customers to find products in store.
I had a glorious gap year WITHOUT my husband. I only returned home once - to teach him how to use the oven!
11/08/25 01:54For two decades, Monique had put her family first, becoming the 'default' parent - the problem solver, cook and emotional anchor - always relied upon to carry the household load.
I was making $7,000 a month from my WFH dream job. Then my friends staged an intervention and I realised the truth about my 'business'
10/08/25 02:16The brand promised a better lifestyle - the chance to 'be your own boss' and work from home - which seemed ideal.
Emma promised to make her clients dropshipping moguls. Now, the 'Amazon queen' has gone quiet after facing serious complaints - and she's just made a shocking revelation
06/08/25 03:03Three years ago, when I wrote a glowing profile of Emma Cunningham, she told me she had made $4million in three years - but her clients tell me their experience of drop-shipping was very different
The truth behind your favourite influencer's Dubai holiday: I've tracked down some of the UAE's most depraved sex trafficking rings - here's what these girls aren't telling you
04/08/25 11:13Each year, thousands of women are lured with offers of free holidays, jobs and A-list parties. But behind the glamour is a web of exploitation, says anti-trafficking campaigner Angus Thomas.
The Ozempic miracle doctors don't tell you about: Yes, it's known for diabetes and obesity, but a study has found its greatest benefit yet - it saved my life
30/07/25 01:42Rechelle never thought her body would let her down. She was 35, living in London with a dream job. She was even making plans to travel the world - but something was worrying her.
I was drinking two bottles of wine a night... Then three simple rules took willpower out of the equation - I could finally stop after just one glass
28/07/25 02:37Heidi Anderson was drowning in shame. It was a vicious cycle: she drank because she felt anxious, but drinking caused more anxiety. It took her years to master the art of moderation.
A single, humiliating insult from my mother shattered what was left of our relationship. I have accepted we will never reconcile
27/07/25 02:18After 44 years, Chloe Ballatore finally decided to put herself first - and her mother last - by ending their relationship.
I learned the shattering truth about why so many brilliant men end their lives after my husband fell to his death
25/07/25 02:32'He had such bad anxiety and he told me he was feeling s***. He felt like a failure and lost a sense of purpose.'
I was smart and successful - yet a 'harmless' pub game from the '90s turned me into a gambler who almost lost everything
23/07/25 11:09It was 1993 and Libby Mitchell had just sold her recycled textiles business to a colleague. The pair decided to toast the deal in the local pub. That night was the start of a 22-year nightmare.
Warning to women whose fathers had prostate cancer: Sarafina was heartbroken when her dad got sick - then his oncologist said he needed to speak with her...
22/07/25 10:49As 23-year-old Sarafina's father underwent treatment for stage 4 prostate cancer, the oncologist took her aside and said four words that would change her life.
I thought I drank like all the other mothers who brought wine to playdates. Then I did something to my baby that I'll never forgive myself for
20/07/25 02:40A new mother, Kim was determined to breastfeed so pumped often and timed feeds around her drinking. One evening, however, the unthinkable happened. 'It was so traumatic,' she says.
I was in denial about my drinking until the morning I woke up to my five-year-old asking me, 'What's wrong with your face?' I couldn't tell her the humiliating truth...
16/07/25 10:37Sarah Rusbatch battled with booze up until her 40s, and then she had a bad fall at a friend's birthday party...
An alpha female stole HANNAH PITTARD's husband. It was a slow, calculated theft - and the signs were there for years
15/07/25 10:40'When Patrick and I first started dating, I sensed a very competitive streak, a really ugly competitive streak from her that would often only come out when she was drinking...'
I discovered my husband's affairs as he lay dying of cancer. After he slipped away, I called one of his lovers who said something that turned my rage into floods of tears
14/07/25 11:06Doctors feared his cancer may have come back, but needed access to recent scans that were stored on a laptop he 'always kept very private'. What Kerstin found on that laptop turned her world upside down.
The Gen X sex mistakes no one talks about: Divorced at 49, I dared to sleep with younger men - now I understand what we were doing wrong all these years
11/07/25 02:33Leslie Morgan Steiner spent most of her life having mediocre sex - until she got divorced at 49 and realised the mistake so many women of her generation had been making.
I promised myself I wouldn't become an alcoholic like Dad. Then one night as my husband slept, I reached a terrifying milestone every drinker fears
10/07/25 02:46As a child, Seana Smith swore she'd never turn out like her father. But as her drinking worsened, she realised she was about to cross a line she might never come back from.
I'm 61 but often mistaken for being in my forties. This is my exact routine to stay looking so young - and one of them costs absolutely nothing
07/07/25 03:04Sharon Williams is 61 but often mistaken for being in her 40s. The mother-of-three, from the UK and now living in Sydney, credits her remarkably youthful appearance to three non-negotiables.
Human traffickers' sickening ritual for virgins revealed by brave woman who was abducted at 17 and escaped to tell her incredible story
07/07/25 03:01Almost every night, Lurata wakes up screaming. It's been 30 years - but when she closes her eyes at night, she relives the terror all over again.
'I tried a new gym class and was in hospital for days': The buzzy exercise trend that can be deadly - as fitness fanatics share horror stories
06/07/25 02:28The phrase 'no pain, no gain' has been heard across gym floors for decades - but what if that pain is actually your body begging you to stop?
When I learned my mother had dementia at 58, I knew what it meant for my future... so I made a decision that fills me with guilt
27/06/25 02:48The changes were subtle at first, but Phil O'Neil-Dwyer couldn't help but notice there was something different about his mother Joyce.
I was a white wine drinker for decades. Seven years after my last glass, I received a shocking diagnosis. I knew it was my fault... I'd left it too late
24/06/25 02:17Tabbin had finally had enough. Hypnotherapy and a life-changing book had helped her on to the path of sobriety for seven years. Then, a shocking diagnosis turned her life upside down...
At 35, I knew I was drinking too much. Then a miracle treatment finally helped me stop at 'just one or two' - and women are hailing it as a 'game-changer'
23/06/25 01:58There's a saying about alcohol: you know it's a problem when it takes more from you than it gives. But not everyone who reaches that point is an alcoholic - far from it.
Influencers lay bare the horrors of Dubai where women are lured by promises of free holidays and fame before being subjected to the most degrading sex acts imaginable
20/06/25 04:14Dubai is known for its prestigious glamour, luxurious shopping and impressive skyline, but behind this mesmerising facade is something far more disturbing.
A mental miracle happened when I took Mounjaro for the first time. Forget the weight loss - women like me are finding another remarkable benefit
15/06/25 01:42In the first week alone, Chiara lost 2.4kg (5.3lbs) on a 2.5mg dosage, which she later increased to 5mg. But soon she noticed a benefit that could not be measured on her bathroom scales.
Bride lost for words over her mother-in-law's 'evil' act on her wedding day: 'Wow I'm triggered'
11/06/25 03:12A mother-in-law has raised eyebrows over her 'bizarre' outfit choice after she rocked up to a wedding - leaving the bride shocked and embarrassed.
Allen's surprises shoppers with major announcement: 'OMG I need it'
11/06/25 12:22Australian confectionery brand Allen's has announced a major change to one of its hugely popular lollies.
McDonald's Australia is set to release a mouthwatering menu item following 'secret' trial
09/06/25 09:01McDonald's Australia is set to release a mouthwatering menu item nationwide.
The sad, lonely death of a $22million Powerball winner: Josh spent his last $19 on a lotto ticket that should've been his happy ending. It brought one unthinkable tragedy after another
09/06/25 01:22Despite his good fortune, Josh's life would quickly unravel over the next five years, ending in unimaginable tragedy... Now, friends reveal his desperately sad story for the first time.
Shoppers race to Aldi to get their hands on winter must-have item: 'Run, don't walk!'
09/06/25 04:32Aldi Australia quietly relaunched a popular winter range nationwide.
Boss sparks fury over shocking response after employee's child injured himself in school
09/06/25 02:45An employee was taken aback by her boss' response when she asked to work from home after her child was injured at school.
The 'elegant' $17 product from Kmart Australia shoppers are rushing to buy: 'I need this'
09/06/25 12:39Customers are marvelling over an 'adorable' $17 item from Kmart Australia to add a touch of elegance to homes.
Shopper Rhi ordered the perfect side tables online. What arrived left her gobsmacked
06/06/25 05:41An Australian shopper who thought she'd found a great deal on side tables for her bedroom was left red-faced after realising she'd made a major shopping mistake.
Kmart wows shoppers with $49 at-home workout gadget for weight loss: 'I need it in my life'
06/06/25 12:24Kmart Australia has quietly launched an affordable product - with many shoppers racing into stores to get their hands on one.
I felt an 'electric shock' kissing my husband one morning. It was the only symptom of a silent cancer no one talks about
05/06/25 03:58When Sarah Susak kissed her husband goodbye one day and felt an electric shock sensation, it was the beginning of a nightmare.
The sell-out $40 item from Kmart that's a must-have 'IT' piece for winter: 'Obsessed'
04/06/25 10:06Shoppers are rushing to Kmart Australia to pick up a $40 must-have winter item, after it was a fan favourite over the last couple of seasons.
Why PREGNANCY is causing a spike in women being diagnosed with ADHD and autism - as a young mother reveals 'everything changed' after having two children
04/06/25 02:10Keira Rumble felt a shift within herself after having her second child. Later, sitting in a specialist's office, a single sentence gave shape to lingering unease that had been clouding her mind.
Emma thought she'd met Mr Perfect on a girls' night out. She woke up in his apartment to discover he was the REAL American Psycho in a story straight out of a Netflix thriller
28/05/25 03:36It was one of those New York nights as Emma went out to meet friends for cocktails; one filled with energy, excitement and the sense that absolutely anything could happen.
'I cancelled lunch and we never spoke again': Extraordinary reasons why so many 40-plus women are breaking up with their best friends - and yes, it CAN be worse than divorce
28/05/25 03:35When someone you once trusted with your secrets, shared laughter with, and leaned on during your darkest moments suddenly becomes a source of hurt, the sense of betrayal can cut deeply.
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