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Pets provide more than just love and cuddles, they can actually make you physically and mentally healthier. There are a number of proven health benefits for people with pets, including physical, mental, and emotional improvements. From enhancing your social skills and helping you relax through to increasing your fitness, pet ownership can be even more important than gym membership when […]

The Universe is a strange and amazing place, as old as time itself with a scale that stretches beyond belief. Whenever you’re feeling stressed or down, like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, it’s important to look up and remember just how big and mind-boggling the cosmos really is. Let’s take a look at some of the […]

Housing rents have fallen across most Australian capitals, as supply levels continue to rise and population growth slows. According to figures from CoreLogic, combined capital city rental values were down 0.3 percent in July and 0.6 percent for the year – the fastest rate of decline since 1996. Along with the mismatch between supply and demand, rental values are also […]

The recent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank failed to make a big impact on consumer confidence, with optimists only slightly outnumbering pessimists despite 25 basis points being shaved off the official cash rate. While the modest boost is an improvement on the last couple of months, moves by the Reserve Bank have failed to inspire confidence in the […]

While the physical benefits of exercise are well known, the mental and psychological benefits of working out can be just as powerful. Not only does regular physical activity make your brain work better, it also makes you feel better and reduces your chance of developing mental illness. Consistency is key when it comes to physical exercise, with people likely to […]

Zenbo the household robot promises to make all your science fiction dreams come true, with this lovable little guy sitting somewhere between BB-8 from Star Wars and Wall-E. Made by computing giants ASUS, Zenbo is designed to help around the house while also offering more than his fair share of fun and friendship. While Zenbo is not going to help […]

The Olympic Games is a spectacle like no other, with this great event bringing the world together every four years in the pursuit of excellence, friendship, and mutual respect. With all eyes set on Rio 2016, it’s easy to forget just how long the Olympics has been around. Let’s take a look at the history of the Olympic Games and […]

Consumer confidence is easing in post-election Australia, with business confidence rebounding despite political and economic uncertainty. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence survey recorded a 0.5 percent decline in sentiment, with the weekly index having slipped for three weeks in a row. Business confidence is in a healthier position, with NAB’s monthly business survey showing post-election highs of +6, a […]

The number of first-home buyers in Australia has reached its lowest level in over a decade, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). After years of sustained slowdown, first-home buyer numbers are now sitting at just 13.9 percent as a proportion of all home buyers, the lowest level since March 2004. Despite tough conditions for new […]

In a world that’s getting busier and noisier all the time, quiet and peaceful spaces are more important than ever before. The creation of silent, comfortable living areas is both an art and a science, with functionality and design needing to come together and work as one. The design of restful spaces has become a popular motif in architecture and […]