Woman in winter at home drinking coffee from red cup

How much coffee can you safely drink?

By Clare Collins Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago. Now we consume an average of almost two kilos per person each year – sometimes with
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Valentine’s Day gift ideas for all budgets and tastes

By Susan Schwartz Ahhh Valentine’s Day – the day for lovers and also for the loved-up confused. Do you buy your beloved something? Or have you got an agreement
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30 percent increase in childhood blood cancer

The number of children with blood cancer has risen by almost 30 percent over the past 20 years, according to Leukaemia Foundation figures. The foundation said that, if
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How to save your disintegrating swimwear

There is nothing more annoying than your favourite swimsuit starting to disintegrate after a few months. To help you add more life to your beach and pool wear, RMIT
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Hotter and wetter days forecast for next 3 months

South-East Queensland and northern NSW are facing above-average rainfall over the next three months, according to the latest Bureau of Meteorology forecast. The
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Are you Dead? Viral app fills void in rising solo economy

By Pan Wang A Chinese personal safety app called Are You Dead? – recently rebranded as Demumu – has gone viral in recent weeks. Behind its sudden popularity lie
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New Brisbane grants program to support elite athletes

Brisbane City Council has announced a new grants program to help young sport stars to prepare to represent their county at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Brisbane
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Mount Isa Rodeo ready to show its feminine side

Tickets are now on sale for the Mount Isa Rodeo with a big push this year to attract women and for singles to meet “cowboy and cowgirls” from across the country. The
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Forced marriage complaints on the rise in Australia

Reports of forced marriages in Australia have risen by almost a third in a year, with many victims school-aged according to Federal Police data released today. The
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Do the health benefits of fish oil stack up?

By Mary Bushell Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It’s often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce
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