Of the world’s environmental challenges, one of the most urgent is deforestation. It does not receive as much attention as it deserves and rarely makes the news headlines. Since peaking in the 1980s, its incidence has fallen, but it still affects about 10 million hectares of land per year. It also represents somewhere between 12 […]

Fitness is so universally recognised as a desirable trait that the word “fit” has become a slang term meaning “attractive”. And yet … according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 66 per cent of adults over age 18 are either overweight or obese. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures from 2023 regarding physical […]

Like many people, I spend a lot of time online. And by online, I mean scrolling on social media. Platforms that used to feel very personal, filled with the lives of my close friends and people I knew, now seem dominated by reels of people I’ve never met, showing me how wonderful their lives are. […]

Wellbeing reader Mikhailla Fitzgerald always considered herself the lucky one. Then, at 23, she lost her three-day-old son to Group B Strep. Here she reflects on how grief and pain can coexist with luck, purpose and a beautiful life. I’d always considered myself the lucky one. In life, I had been somewhat privileged through the […]

WellBeing’s editor Kate discovers what happens when design meets data, testing out the new Peloton Tread for the ultimate at-home workout. Here in Australia, we are lucky to access stunning beaches, coastal pools, cooling watering holes, bush tracks and bike trails, so convincing Australians to train indoors can be next to impossible. However, the Peloton’s […]

For nearly 25 years, AmaWaterways has been redefining the art of river cruising: pioneering double-width ships, introducing pickleball courts and bringing yoga to the Sun Deck. It’s river travel at its most considered and contemporary. Is it time for your next getaway? Somewhere past Austria’s Melk, the Danube bends and the vineyards start climbing the […]

Not all Manuka honey is created equal. While the nectar of the Leptospermum tree provides the foundation for every genuine Manuka honey, the environment in which that tree grows ultimately determines the purity, quality and integrity of the final product. In this respect, few places in the world can match the extraordinary natural advantages of […]

There’s a quiet shift happening in how people relate to their inner lives. Not long ago, mental health was something many people only addressed when things felt unmanageable. Today, it’s increasingly seen as something to actively understand, nurture and invest in, not just in moments of crisis, but as part of living well. Yet alongside […]

Explore your July–September horoscope with insights into the planetary influences affecting your zodiac sign. ARIES With both Saturn and Neptune in Aries, manifesting your dreams has become a priority. Since these planets can flip you between stress and anxiety, be kind to yourself and trust the process. Neptune is part of the helpful New Era […]

Korean cuisine has a beautiful way of balancing sweet, nutty, savoury, and umami flavours. The sweet potato noodles here are probably my favourite part and normally available in the supermarkets. You can pull this together in a hot wok if you have one or use the step-by-step version below. For the meat, I like to […]

This buckwheat noodle salad is a lovely, light dish that is delicious on its own or goes perfectly with pan-fried chicken or salmon. Buckwheat is a glutenfree whole grain rich in fibre, magnesium and B vitamins, which help support heart health, healthy metabolism and steady blood-sugar levels. It also contains rutin, a flavonoid with antioxidant […]

Crispy-edged, golden pancakes loaded with vegetables come together in mins with a simple batter. Pan-fry and serve with a tangy sesame-soy dipping sauce. These pancakes deliver that perfect Korean balance of savoury crunch and fresh veggies, making any weeknight feel vibrant and banchan-ready. I used one carrot, one zucchini and half a red capsicum, but […]