Everyone likes the satisfaction they get from a freshly cleaned kitchen or a sparkling bathroom floor, but sometimes, cleaning the house can do you more harm than good. Toxic substances are common in cleaning products, including ingredients that have been linked to asthma, cancer, reproductive disorders, hormone disruption, and neurotoxicity. While exposure to many of these substances is said to […]
Stress is an everyday part of life, whether it’s due to financial pressures, long work hours, or interpersonal problems. While most people suffer under stress, letting it annoy them and beat them down, others see it as an exciting opportunity for growth. By learning how to manage and work with your stress, you can be more productive and less anxious […]
Sleep is an essential element of life, with our downtime hours helping us to refresh, energise, and function more effectively during the day. While most of us need seven or eight solid hours of sleep every night just to feel normal, some people manage to get by on much less. Anyone who sleeps for less than five hours a night […]
Affordable property does exist in Australia’s capital cities, you just have to know where to look. While house prices continue to rise across the country and first home buyers are under more pressure than ever, there are affordable options available in every Australian state. CoreLogic RP Data recently analysed property prices around the country in April to reveal the cheapest […]
Gardening during winter can be challenging, with many plants – and gardeners – struggling with frosty mornings and cold overnight temperatures. The colder months can be an incredibly productive time, however, with lots of plants still active and plenty of preparation work to do before the warm weather kicks in. From vegetable and herb gardens through to flowering plants and […]
After dropping into low US75c territory for the first time in six years, the Aussie dollar has had somewhat of a resurgence in recent weeks. The local currency reached a four-month high of US81.63c in recent days, and is now sitting just above US80c as it decides which way to turn next. Will the dollar continue to rise against the […]