Who’s top dog? Wave-riding canines compete for glory

6 August

Charlie the yellow lab likes surfing so much he’ll grab his surfboard and run towards the water, so much so that his humans sometimes have to hide it if they want to chit-chat with friends on the beach. On Saturday, Charlie was set to join about...[Read More]

Excel at spreadsheets. There’s a competition for that?

25 June

Who truly excels at Excel? At the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships, enthusiastic spreadsheeters compete to see who will be the global star of a computer program that many love to hate. Melbourne-based filmmaker Kristina Kraskov...[Read More]

Keeping busy in retirement: top 10 ideas for the 70+ age group (especially for those who are single or widowed)

29 May

Retirement can be a fulfilling and enriching stage of life, even more so when it’s approached with purpose and creativity. For those over 70 who are single, whether by choice, separation, or the loss of a life partner, keeping active, socially...[Read More]

Billionaire lifestyle trailblazer lights up festival

28 May

America’s first self-made female billionaire – often hailed as the original global influencer – Martha Stewart has hit the stage at Sydney’s Vivid festival. The home-making icon has had an extremely full life, including publishing more than...[Read More]

Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life [TED Talk Video]

28 December

  Have you had your daily dose of fun? It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun — what she calls “true fun” — and shares...[Read More]