Tradition dictates that a lunch break is for eating. But the truth is, if you’re working from home, there are better ways to structure your day. Working from home is something that Australians want to continue long-term. In a report released by Bastion Insights in January this year, it was found that two-thirds of Australian workers hope …

People regularly ask me how I can improve the functionality of working at home without it costing a bomb. What equipment do I need? How should I make sure the workflow is optimised for efficiency? All of these are the right questions. My answer though generally starts somewhere other than thinking about the right size …

Seven steps to decluttering your home before Christmas For many Australians 2020 has been a year to forget. As we get ready to embrace (a hopefully much better) 2021, now is the perfect time to clear the slate by decluttering and organising the home.  Getting organised has a huge number of benefits. Not only does …

familiar sight in the average Australian garden is the humble lemon tree. But why stop there? Choose a sunny, spacious spot, with enough room for your plant to grow its branches; Use a deep, sandy loam-type soil if possible – although a loamy soil that is well-drained will also do the trick; More from Lifestyle 5 …

Why we need Halloween more than ever this year There’s no denying that Halloween is the community spirit upper that we all need right now, especially those living in Melbourne. While social distancing and masks are de rigueur in these pandemic times, Halloween is an opportunity to crank up your scare factor and put your …

Many Australians are facing economic hardship brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with first home buyers among the hardest hit. However, for those with secure employment, this year may prove to be a fruitful opportunity to crack into the housing market. The new HomeBuilder grant gives $25,000 to people who are building a new …

Carlene Duffy But before you break out the shovel and start digging, it pays to know what you’re getting yourself into. You might think that pools automatically increase value, but this isn’t always the case. If you’re thinking of selling, it pays to know how much your property is worth before hitting the market and which items …

Has the coronavirus got you suddenly working from home? Home offices around the world are suddenly getting a workout amid the COVID-19 crisis. If you previously haven’t put in much thought to the functionality of the space you’re probably now kicking yourself and wondering how you can make it a better place to work. Never …

These are trying times. No question about it. Being forced to stay at home for a long period of time can really play with your mind.   5 ways to improve your sleep  We all are in the same boat – and we can all empathise with what each other is going through. As we all know, …

A “long overdue” extension of stamp duty relief for first-home buyers will help Sydneysiders get into the property market quicker, experts say, but will do little to improve the overall state of the market. The stamp duty exemption for first-home buyers — which has failed to keep pace with Sydney’s rapid price growth over the years — will …