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Was it really over two and a half years ago in these very pages that I mightily sledged the iPad’s arrival? A quick scout through the archives reveals I called it: “a massive iPhone that can’t make calls, or a smal...

If a beauty pageant was held for all the animals in the ocean, there is no doubt that porcupine fish need not attend. Covered in spines and with mouths like parrots, they are not the most pleasant fish to look at. Howeve...

Creepy-crawly wind-ups: one of the most unappealing facets of Australian life, yet one that prevails pretty much everywhere. Indeed, for many Aussies I’ve met, it appears to be a go-to subject once they discover yo...

There’s a new hidden haven that you may not have stumbled across in your travels. Up the top of Bondi Road, away from the beach, you’ll find a chilled out café amongst a garden utopia. There’s open space and fresh...

Last month we looked at some of the reason why your four-legged friend may have mustered up somewhat of a stench. Rolling, excess hair, bad breath and ear infections were all touched upon but these are by no means the on...

Mr. Steve Donovan was the CEO of a global financial agency based at Martin Place in Sydney. He was a grumpy and wickedly evil man with a diploma in nastiness. He ran an extremely tight ship and was on top of any leaks we...

Age | 2 years Sex | Female Breed | Schipperke X Weight | 5.6kg Pepper is a lively little girl, always full of fun and puppy mischief. She needs exercise at least twice each day and would be most suited to an active and s...

It’s not often that you meet grown men who worship Katy Perry for her musical stylings – but, alas, I have, and their name is as sweet as their idol. Fresh from a New York adventure, new kids on the block Cake Shop a...

With the summer holiday break a hazy memory for most us, our attention has likely turned to making a decent quid so we can continue to live in the world’s second most expensive city. Given this, it is little wonder tha...