Looking for a delicious winter warmer? These individual lasagne rounds, cooked in the air fryer, are easy to make and guaranteed to please. Perfectly crispy on the outside and oozing with cheesy goodness on the inside, they are a quick and satisfying meal that will become a family favourite. Individual Air Fryer Lasagna Rounds Makes/Serves: 4 Skill level: Easy Prep/cook time: Prep 30 mins/ Cook 20 mins Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 500g Pork & Beef Mince 1 x 375g packets of Fresh Lasagna Sheets 600g Rich Italian Pasta sauce 3/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ..read more

One in two pet owners let their pet cat or dog sleep in bed with them, a new survey has found. And Gen Z pet parents are the most likely to let their pooch or cat sleep with them, with more than 60% of them saying their bed is just as much a place for their pet as it is for them.  The pet insurance comparison site Compare the Market found that close to one in two pet owners (48.7%) let their pets sleep with them. To add to the pile (in the bed), this year’s figures show a significant increase from last year. This year’s figures also revealed that every three in five Gen Z cat o ..read more

It's no wonder Vicky Vukadin, 57, was named Australian Slimmer of the Year last month - the medical receptionist and mum of three lost an incredible 52 kilos after tipping the scales at 128 kg. Here, Vicky tells Lifestyle News how she did it. Q. Congratulations on your weight loss. How long did it take you to lose 52kg? A: Thanks so much! It’s taken me about 22 months to lose 52 kilos, and it's been slow but steady. Taking my time to lose weight has meant I’ve made positive lifestyle changes that I can sustain to help me stay healthier for longer. Whilst it can be quicker for others, I fee ..read more

From acne to sun spots, celebrities might appear perpetually red carpet ready, but they deal with the same skin issues as the rest of us. So, how do they manage to look so good? Here, beauty experts at Australian cosmetic clinic YouthLab examine the skincare routines of some of Australia’s A-listers and reveal the treatments they recommend to tackle common imperfections and maintain that flawless glow.    MARGOT ROBBIE Despite her radiant looks, Margot Robbie has dealt with sensitive, acne-prone skin for many years. To tackle this, she embraces a holistic approach, prioritising g ..read more

The iconic children's show Sesame Street launches its 54th season on Monday, focusing on helping children develop a healthy sense of self and belonging. And this season celebrity guests Include well-known actors and singers Dan Levy, Quinta Brunson, Brandi Carlile, Eugene Cordero and Kal Penn. Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind decades of award-winning engaging educational media content, said Sesame Street’s 54th season would debut on Monday, July 15 on ABC Kids.  New episodes of the iconic children’s series will drop every weekday morning at 9.30 ..read more

If your New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside and you’re wondering where the year has gone, then don’t despair – mid-year is the perfect time for a reset.  Here, professional planner Mariane Cresp shares her top tips for pressing ‘refresh’ on your goals for a successful second half of the year:   1.  Desk Inspo: Set up a dedicated desk that inspires productivity and creativity, making sure you have everything you need to brainstorm ideas and define your priorities. Gather essential supplies like a high-quality planner, notebooks, and your favourite pens and markers ..read more

Vaping negatively impacts the skin, exacerbating conditions including acne, rosacea, fine lines, and wrinkles - and even spurring the formation of ‘smoker’s lips.’   Award-winning skin and dermal therapist Isabella Loneragan says vaping is potentially the culprit behind a noticeable rise in skin complaints from young people in particular.   “I have noticed an increase in younger people visiting my clinic who are fairly frustrated with their skin, and now, one of the first questions I ask is whether they vape because, although vaping hasn’t been around for too long, its impacts on t ..read more

Hold onto your paws because the Cat Lovers Festival & Dog Lovers Festival are returning to Sydney in August - bigger and better than ever!   Pat, love, and hug hundreds of adorable dogs and the cutest cats across the weekend. This fur-tastic gathering of our canine and feline friends makes it fur-ever easier to be inspired, educated and entertained at one of the largest pet-dedicated events.   You can see some of Australia's top dogs and their trainers, including our own ‘Hero dogs’, Insta-Pooches, rescue dogs and more on the Op ..read more

Halfeti jewellery, crafted by Gold Coast's Charmaine Schembri, is a stunning collection of evil eye pieces designed and handmade in Turkey. These beautiful accessories, steeped in tradition, are believed to ward off negative energy, offering both protection and elegance. Here, Charmaine talks to Lifestyle News about her journey, Q: Why did you start your company?   A: I started Halfeti as I always gift friends and family evil eye jewellery – it’s something that has meaning, is sentimental and a gift with purpose. I was getting frustrated as everything I liked was super bulky & busy ..read more

One of Australia’s most unique performers is Voice of Lele, a West Papuan refugee and proud advocate for cultural diversity. The mum of four, aka Lea Firth, recently released her long-awaited debut single, Island Proud, at the age of 43,. Her message to aspiring singers is to never give up on their dreams. Here, she talks with Lifestyle News about her unique journey. Q: Tell me a little about your childhood A: Ever since I was a little girl I always wanted to be a recording artist. I was born into a musical family in West Papua and grew up listening to the music of my dad, Agustinus R ..read more