Serve up these zesty blackberry and lemon mini-cakes this Mother's Day, and watch as the vibrant flavours dance on your taste buds, creating a symphony of delight. Blackberry and Lemon Mini Cakes Makes: 2 mini cakes Ingredients: CAKES 1/2 cup (125ml) light olive oil 65g butter, softened 3/4 cup (170g) caster sugar 3 large eggs 2 1/4 cups (275g) plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup milk 3 tbsp (60ml) lemon juice Zest of one lemon 1 tsp vanilla bean paste BLACKBERRY FILLING 500g fresh or frozen blackberries 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp corn flour 1/2 cup caster ..read more

More than 76% of pet owners in Australia are worried about being able to afford their pets' vet bills, despite more than 31% of pets being insured, a new study has found. . Online Pet Shop Fur King surveyed its customers to see if the cost-of-living crisis was affecting people's pet spending. It found 40 per cent of its customers were worried about being able to afford to feed their pets, and many said they had moved to cheaper dog food brands and were buying fewer treats, The survey also showed that we love our pets. Only 37 per cent said they would spend less on their pets this year tha ..read more

Sydney is Australia's most walkable city, with an average walking time of just 21 minutes to reach its top five attractions, a new study has found. And the study, by the e-learning platform Preply, found the Gold Coast followed closely behind, with visitors accessing popular spots within an average of 31 minutes, Preply, which calculated the average walking times between major tourist attractions in Australia's key cities, found Canberra the least walkable due to dispersed attractions - requiring two and a half hours of walking. Darwin, Cairns, and Hobart tied for walkability, each offer ..read more

Mother's Day is an opportunity to honour your mum with a unique gift to makeher feel cherished and truly special. Here, Lifestyle News reveals six exceptional gift ideas mum is guaranteed to love. 1. AROMABABY LUXURY CANDLES: Are you shopping for a new mum? Consider gifting these exquisite luxury aromatherapy candles, meticulously crafted and tailored in Australia exclusively for Aromababy. Infused with a baby-safe scent, they promise moments of pure bliss. 2. GARDEN STREET GIN CLUB: Gift mum a special edition Mother's Day box fron online subscription service Garden Street Gin. It featu ..read more

There's an unspoken rule in our house: we don't say the F-word. Nope, not the four-letter one you're probably thinking of - I'm talking about the word "Fat."  If my hubby or I even hint at someone's size or fashion choices that might show off a bit of blubbery belly, our three Gen Z kids are quick to shut us down, telling us in no uncertain terms people can look how they want and wear what they like. But can they? Australia's obesity rates are shocking. In 2022, almost two-thirds (65.8 per cent) of adults were overweight or obese, and only three in 10 were within a healthy weight ran ..read more

Do you have a pudgy pet? A significant percentage of Australian pets are overweight, mirroring global trends in pet health. According to the Pet Food Industry Association Australia. 41% of dogs and 32% of cats in Australia are overweight or obese, with one in three pet parents failing to recognise their pet's weight issues.  And for every kilo your pet is overweight, it has the same equivalent impact as the following for humans:  Cat: 1kg overweight = 15kg overweight Small Dog: 1kg overweight = 6kg overweight Large Dog: 1kg overweight = 3kg overweight To find out if you ..read more

An innovative Aussie family have created a range of natural products to help dogs with itchy skin conditions and gut health. Pet Drs worked with leading veterinarians to create products for dogs that focus on improving gut health and treating the skin from the inside out to manage itchy skin. Pet Drs was founded by Kirra Graham, whose parents, Shannon and Geoff Graham, created an all-natural eczema cream that generates over $20 million annually worldwide. Kirra says they created a dog-friendly version of this popular cream to help dogs with skin conditions. According to pet insurance cla ..read more

Meet Melissa La Bozzetta, an Australian-Italian artist with paintings and sculptures featured in the Louvre, Italy and New York - and so popular there is a waitlist for nude portraits at her Melbourne gallery,    Melissa started drawing when she was four because she was rarely allowed to go out and play with other children. That passion continued throughout her life, and she became a well-known international artist. "I found solace, freedom, and strength in my art. As a teenager, my room was covered wall to wall in art. Each creation helped me work through a lot of pain that I ca ..read more

Is your skincare routine ageing you? A leading dermatologist says people must review their skincare practices, warning they could prematurely age their appearance. It comes as data from the women’s online health platform Moshy shows 35 is the most popular age when women connect with a medical professional, some starting as young as 19, to prevent premature ageing with personalised skincare. Dr Niyati Sharma, Moshy consultant dermatologist, says that with girls as young as 10 and 11 committing to complex skincare routines thanks to social media trends, there’s a risk of the wrong ingredien ..read more

Leading global sports performance brand Under Armour (UA) has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘Live in UA,’ tailored exclusively for the Australian market.  This locally produced campaign showcases an expanded range of apparel, footwear, and accessories that cater to every facet of an athlete's journey, from training and recovery to everyday living. The campaign offers a glimpse into the brand’s latest men’s and women’s autumn and winter essentials that are everything but basic.  With a reputation for pioneering industry-leading performance solutions, Under Armour's "Live in U ..read more