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What to expect from Samsung’s mega event

What to expect from Samsung’s mega event

Technology THE world’s biggest smartphone maker is about to unveil its latest tech, including a device that’s been a very long time in the making.

New facility a springboard for dance, cheerleading

premium_icon New facility a springboard for dance, cheerleading

News Going in so close to Costco is already reaping benefits for the dance school.

Young, fresh approach brings change to popular city cafe

premium_icon Young, fresh approach brings change to popular city cafe

News BRETT and Christie Briggs always had ambitions to run a cafe later in life but after a spanner was thrown in the works, they decided to fast track those plans.

Mum upset after sister steals both her baby names

Mum upset after sister steals both her baby names

Parenting "AIBU [Am I Being Unreasonable] to think this is a bit unfair?”

Mum doesn't know she has given birth

Mum doesn't know she has given birth

Parenting Her son won't be named until she wakes from her coma

'I regret sending my daughter to school too early'

'I regret sending my daughter to school too early'

Parenting "She had started formal education too early."

Identical twins give birth on same day

Identical twins give birth on same day

Parenting IDENTICAL twins Rachael McGeoch and Becky Pistone both married guys called William. Somehow, they just managed to top that astonishing coincidence.

Mum plans to invoice ‘no-shows’ at daughter’s birthday party

Mum plans to invoice ‘no-shows’ at daughter’s birthday party

Lifestyle THERE'S nothing more rude and annoying than people who don't RSVP to invitations – and one mum has had a gutful.

Mum loses custody of kids because of how she handled tantrum

Mum loses custody of kids because of how she handled tantrum

Parenting A DISTRAUGHT mum has shared how her two young kids were taken away from her because of the way she handled her toddler’s tantrum.

Me Time

    Confessions of a stay at home mum

    Confessions of a stay at home mum

    Parenting WE ALL know our sweet stay at home mums aren’t always the angels they’re made out to be.

    How to plan your child's birthday party in 15 minutes

    How to plan your child's birthday party in 15 minutes

    Parenting Your guide to getting it done.

    OPINION: Balancing your activities and kids an extreme sport

    OPINION: Balancing your activities and kids an extreme sport

    Parenting How do you juggle your activities and your kids?

    THE EXPERT: Why mothers need 'me-time'

    THE EXPERT: Why mothers need 'me-time'

    Parenting IT IS time mothers started taking their own advice.

    MUMS' TOP 5: time-saving life hacks for busy mums

    MUMS' TOP 5: time-saving life hacks for busy mums

    Parenting FIVE things to save busy mums time!

    OPINION: 6 tips to find the mythical me-time

    OPINION: 6 tips to find the mythical me-time

    Parenting AS MUMS we so often put everyone ahead of us on the to-do list.

    Private vs Public Schooling

      OPINION: Choosing the right school not as easy as ABC

      OPINION: Choosing the right school not as easy as ABC

      Parenting AS soon as I was born my mother put my name down at the local kindergarten to reserve my spot for when I came of kindy age.

      7 tips for parents if your child is getting bullied

      7 tips for parents if your child is getting bullied

      Parenting BULLYING is a parent’s worst nightmare.

      10 signs you live with a toddler

      10 signs you live with a toddler

      Parenting CAN you relate to any of these?

      MUMS' TOP 5: Tips if your child is falling behind at school

      MUMS' TOP 5: Tips if your child is falling behind at school

      Parenting ENSURE your child is performing at thier best.

      THE EXPERT: Public school kids do better at university

      THE EXPERT: Public school kids do better at university

      Parenting Public school kids do better at university, expert says.

      OPINION: Choosing a school for your child is a mind-boggle

      OPINION: Choosing a school for your child is a mind-boggle

      Parenting IT IS a mind-boggle deciding on the right school for your children.

      Private versus Public Schooling

      Private versus Public Schooling

      Parenting WHERE do you stand on choice of schooling?

      Work and Childcare

        'All I heard when my baby cried was ‘you’re a terrible mum'

        'All I heard when my baby cried was ‘you’re a terrible mum'

        Parenting LIKE thousands of other mums in Australia, Woodford mum of two Katie Dykes was at breaking point with her first child.

        'I just thought all mums got no sleep'

        'I just thought all mums got no sleep'

        Parenting MELTOPIA battled PND with all four of her children.

        4 survival tips for mummas heading back to work

        4 survival tips for mummas heading back to work

        Parenting The few reminders every working mum needs to read.

        'I apologise every day that I am not the person he married'

        'I apologise every day that I am not the person he married'

        Parenting My battle with postnatal depression...

        OPINION: Why I returned to work after 2mths maternity leave

        OPINION: Why I returned to work after 2mths maternity leave

        Parenting I had this very workable situation to return to

        'My husband lasted 6 weeks as a stay at home dad'

        'My husband lasted 6 weeks as a stay at home dad'

        Parenting FROM the outside, being a stay at home mum looks like a breeze.

        OPINION: How to prepare your child for day care

        OPINION: How to prepare your child for day care

        Parenting GETTING your child ready for day care is vital.

        Health and Nutrition

          3 easy dinner recipes your kids will love, and so will you

          3 easy dinner recipes your kids will love, and so will you

          Parenting YOU don’t have to settle for spag bol and sausages to keep the kids happy at dinner time.

          How to reduce your child's risk of food allergies

          How to reduce your child's risk of food allergies

          Parenting ABOUT 90% of food allergies are caused by just seven foods.

          OPINION: Feeding fussy kids is all about bribery

          OPINION: Feeding fussy kids is all about bribery

          Opinion Thankfully he's now at an age where bribery is king

          5 good mental health habits for kids (and parents)

          5 good mental health habits for kids (and parents)

          Parenting FORMING good habits early is critical for your child's mental health.

          MUMS' TOP 5: Foods to get out of your child's lunchbox

          MUMS' TOP 5: Foods to get out of your child's lunchbox

          Parenting DON'T fall into the lunchbox trap.

          OPINION: Pack kids' diets with germ-repelling good stuff

          OPINION: Pack kids' diets with germ-repelling good stuff

          Parenting LET'S face it, kids can be gross.

          THE EXPERT: Don't call them treats!

          THE EXPERT: Don't call them treats!

          Parenting Dietician says parents need to form good habits from the start.

          Discipline

            Introducing a step-parent into the family

            Introducing a step-parent into the family

            Parenting “IF THERE is any conflict in the house, I will always take the kids side."

            Susie O'Neill: Why I stopped smacking my children

            Susie O'Neill: Why I stopped smacking my children

            Parenting “I (smacked) because that’s what I knew growing up."

            OPINION: Smacking isn't discipline

            OPINION: Smacking isn't discipline

            Parenting Discipline isn't another word for punishment

            OPINION: Butt out of other parents' views towards smacking

            OPINION: Butt out of other parents' views towards smacking

            Parenting ALL right judgmental people, come at me. I smack my kids.

            Smack or no smack - where do you stand?

            Smack or no smack - where do you stand?

            Parenting THE debate is reignited - is smacking acceptable?

            MUMS' TOP 5: Ways to reward a well-behaved child

            MUMS' TOP 5: Ways to reward a well-behaved child

            Parenting “I DON'T want ice cream”, said no child ever.

            THE EXPERT: 'Smacking is not the answer'

            THE EXPERT: 'Smacking is not the answer'

            Parenting EXPERT says smacking leads to resentment.

            Technology and Kids

              QUIZ: What type of social media mum are you?

              QUIZ: What type of social media mum are you?

              Parenting SINCE the beginning of social media we’ve met a whole bunch of alter-egos and learnt a little too much about people’s private lives.

              Like or dislike: kids on the web

              Like or dislike: kids on the web

              News When to let kids on social media.

              Social media for children

              Video What age do you think children should be allowed a social media account?

              Addicted gamers wearing diapers to avoid pauses...

              Addicted gamers wearing diapers to avoid pauses...

              Offbeat GAMING addiction more prevalent than drugs and alcohol in China.

              Cyber expert: 'If your child is online, they are at risk'

              Cyber expert: 'If your child is online, they are at risk'

              Parenting BULLYING, naked photos and pedophiles are biggest issues online.

              OPINION: Kids and screens - no one has a right to judge

              OPINION: Kids and screens - no one has a right to judge

              Parenting Kids and screens. It’s a tricky and touchy subject.

              OPINION: Get the balance right with kids and tech

              OPINION: Get the balance right with kids and tech

              Parenting Getting the balance right with technology and kids is key.