She shot to fame as a child star on Young Talent Time, but these days Debra Byrne is besotted being a great-grandmother! The 67-year-old performer shared the exciting life update on social media, posting a photo of herself cradling her family’s newe

You might want to think twice before throwing away an aged piece of furniture. If your old chest of drawers is still working fine but looks a bit worn, a few tweaks here and there can give it a new life. Try changing drawer handles for a fresh take,

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For more than 70 years, Meals on Wheels has helped feed Australia’s most vulnerable. However, the much-needed service says it’s being forced to turn away elderly people due to the rising cost of preparing meals. The association says funding from the

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Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham and his wife, Nicola, are embroiled in a nasty legal battle – with their dog groomer. The couple have filed a suit following the death of their Chihuahua, Nala, in June. They allege Nala died after a routine grooming session at

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Queen Mary of Denmark certainly knows how to make a splash! The 52-year-old was a bathing beauty in her patterned one-piece swimsuit while frolicking in the Italian sea with her husband, King Frederik, and their two youngest children, 13-yearold twin

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Janet Andrewartha 1951 – 2024 Janet Andrewartha has been remembered as a loving mother, talented actress, steadfast friend and, of course, a great neighbour, following her recent death. Best known for playing Ramsay Street’s Lyn Scully, Janet passed

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Two years on from the tragic loss of Olivia Newton-John to cancer, comes word that plans are underway to make a film about her former partner’s bizarre disappearance. “As well as celebrating Olivia’s success in showbiz, the biopic will focus on the d