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Thu 2 May 2013

Time-saving technology keeps us busier

TECHNOLOGY is saving people time but more than a quarter feel busier now than five years ago, a survey says.

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Amelia Wade

Sun 28 Apr 2013

Butcher’s sales sizzling

AUSTRALIANS are some of the biggest meat eaters in the world consuming on average 120kg a year.

Fri 19 Apr 2013

Choices are a-brewing

DON’T know about you but there is hardly a functional thought in my house before that first cup of morning coffee.

Thu 18 Apr 2013

How much would you fork out to slow down your eating?

A FORK which vibrates when you are eating too fast is being hailed as a way to help people eat healthier, slower and lose weight.

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Mon 15 Apr 2013

iPhone 5 v Samsung Galaxy S4: What's the best phone?

SHOULD you buy an iPhone 5 or a Samsung Galaxy S4? The iPhone has always been a clear winner in ease-of-use, though the gap has narrowed considerably.

Tue 9 Apr 2013

Buy, swap and sell bikes with ease on website

A NEW website is helping people find, buy and sell bikes with ease.

Lifestyle

Mon 8 Apr 2013

Rest easy on the right bed

WE spend more than one third of our lives asleep yet more of us give little thought to choosing a mattress to suit our needs.

Mon 25 Mar 2013

A clean pool is one to enjoy

SLIPPING into a sparkling pool on a hot day is more a necessity than an indulgence in a country in which temperatures can reach dizzying heights.

Tue 19 Mar 2013

Shoppers turn to generic brands as budgets get tighter

NO-NAME brands are taking over supermarket shelves as shoppers vote with tighter wallets.

Sun 10 Mar 2013

Shortcuts to kitting out your kids in short pants

I DON’T know about you but in my house there is always a feeling of incredulity at how quickly our little ones outgrow their clothes.

Wed 6 Mar 2013

High-tech handmade items available for art lovers

TUCKED away in Noosa Heads is the heart of a creative network which has buyers from across the country falling in love with its unique pieces.

Lifestyle
Prue Leigh

Fri 1 Mar 2013

Create order at home with solutions for clearing clutter

IF YOUR kitchen benches are covered with the kids' masterpieces and a stack of unopened bills, or if you can't see the back of the pantry, there's a problem.

Lifestyle

Thu 28 Feb 2013

Op shops face hard times with drop in donations

HARD times have translated into tougher treasure hunting at some thrift shops as donations of quality goods slow down.

Sun 24 Feb 2013

Petrol bargains vanish for Tweed Service Stations

FUEL prices have risen as high as 158.9 cents at some Tweed service stations.

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Lisa Moloney

Fri 22 Feb 2013

Get the right advice to help make moving less stressful

MOVING home is right up there with death and divorce in terms of the stress generated so it pays to plan well to ensure things go as smoothly as possible.

Lifestyle

Fri 25 Jan 2013

Know where to shop for the best school suppplies

THE excitement of Christmas is a distant memory now as the rush for the return to school is in full flurry.

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Tue 22 Jan 2013

When being hung out to dry is a good thing

THE rise in popularity of home-made pasta has highlighted the importance of finely-sieved flour and adequate kneading to achieve a perfect result.

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Sun 20 Jan 2013

Pick the perfect BBQ to fire up for cooking summer feasts

BARBECUES are synonymous with the Aussie way of life but there are so many types on the market these days that it can be difficult to decide which is the right.

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Tue 15 Jan 2013

Perfect your pizzas at home with right cooking equipment

A GOOD pizza can taste of heaven – a crunchy crust combining with tangy tomato and gooey melted cheese make for a delicious delight for the tastebuds.

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Sat 12 Jan 2013

How to choose the dream mattress

APPARENTLY, there's no consensus on what makes a good mattress.

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Grave concerns held for missing Tweed woman

Short memory: Condong man goes DUI twice in one night

Hundreds dash to be first through the door at new Woolies

Teens lead high speed cross-border police chase

Just 0.7 degrees off the coldest May day on record

Federal budget 2013 1 Follower

Police 8 Followers

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Carbon tax and health on visiting MP’s agenda

Elliot hits back at Fraser over carbon tax claims

Councillors set sights on Murwillumbah “spruce up”

Council gets a round of applause at meeting

Just 0.7 degrees off the coldest May day on record

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