I have to admit something….I’ve never understood nor had any desire to be part of the Boxing Day Sales. As I kick back in front of the telly on Boxing Day waiting for the Sydney to Hobart to start or the Boxing Day Test there is always a news bulletin that pops up showing a bunch of people, faces pushed up against the main doors of David Jones, counting down to opening time. Once the doors open... read more>

Tamar Krebs resides in St Ives in Sydney. She knows that her life purpose is to improve the accommodation and care for people living with Dementia. This is exactly why the mother to four kids founded Group Homes Australia. The first Group Home was set up in St Ives. The reason why you do not this or why you have not seen the logo is because Tamar sets up the homes to be just that – homes. Sh... read more>

I don’t know about you but when it comes to money, I have my good and bad points. For example, I’m great at paying bills on time but not great at saving. Of late I’m feeling financially vulnerable as my emergency fund is looking pathetic. I have very little tucked away for a rainy day but it appears I’m not alone. A recent survey found that one in three Australians do not have savings yet... read more>

I have been fortunate enough in my life to tick a major holiday off my bucket list. In 2000 I visited Antarctica on board a Russian icebreaker. My husband had no desire to accompany me saying “if I want to be that cold, I’ll stick my head in the freezer”. Contrary to popular belief, it’s actually not that cold in the Southern Continent during the tourism season. Winter is another story all t... read more>

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said he will not introduce an emissions trading scheme, despite saying the opposite in 2010, because he wants to keep electricity prices down. The Federal Coalition is considering it’s position amid several reports including the Australian Energy Market Commission’s report (out this week) that suggests the average yearly electricity bill will be jacked up ... read more>