Lifestyle and Leisure

Struggling with the housing and cost of living crisis, a Sydney woman decided to move to outback Western Australia.

Living in western NSW leaves Sam Thompson with few opportunities to train for open water swimming, but she's not letting that get in the way of her goals.

Cooking might seem like a chore — but some argue creating space to make a time-intensive meal from scratch is an act of self-care and can even help you heal through hard times.

The reopening of Shark Beach in Sydney's east has again been delayed after major defects were found in the concrete piles designed to support a rebuilt seawall.

"Paint a mural on it" has been the default answer to what to do with disused silos, but some couples across rural Australia are coming up with other clever ways to save the iconic structures from ending up on the scrap heap.

As a movement to swim in our urban waterways grows, these experts say there's an increasing need for awareness of water safety and how to respect our natural environment.

A business in Perth's south is flourishing by providing employment to the disadvantaged as well as selling products that help customers feel like they're making a difference.

An algal bloom has closed a popular Perth beach, with the Water Corporation saying concerns the outbreak is linked with treated wastewater pouring into the ocean are unfounded. 

Beach safety expert Professor Rob Brander explains what flash rips are and how swimmers can stay safe if they are caught in one.

The mysterious appearance and disappearance of sand at a bay in Sydney's east has caused both intrigue and headaches for decades, depending on who you are.

"Green power couple" Tim and Renae McLennan want to be one of the first to travel around Australia using an electric vehicle to tow a pop-up caravan. 

Cricket fans are being urged to stay sun safe during a severe heatwave which has put horseracing events on hold. 

As restaurants within Sydney's Chinatown bounce back from the pandemic, a $44 million revitalisation plan is set to completely "transform" the historic precinct.

There's nothing like a renovation to throw your life into disarray, but it can be a new level of chaos while also living in your home. These are the nuggets of wisdom for how to survive, from those who've done it .

If you are already struggling to keep your New Year's resolution, you are not alone, but Dr Amantha Imber might have a solution for you.

From a DIY pizza garden to making the ultimate dinosaur paradise, check out these affordable, at-home activities to get the kids into the garden these school holidays.

Pete didn't have any photos of Muffy and Junior the Maltese Shi Tzus, so he decided learn how to use his phone camera to take them himself.

Despite hazardous incidents and some fatalities, visiting active volcanoes is a popular pastime for some.

A tattoo can be a large investment in time, money and pain. Here's how to protect it over the summer.

Walgett's pool was closed indefinitely when it was discovered it needed $2 million in repairs, but last-minute repairs have given it a little more life and the locals a place to cool down again.

Thirty years ago Bill Granger put a dish on his Darlinghurst cafe menu. It came to represent so much more to a generation locked out of the housing market, writes Leigh Tonkin.

Not everyone is satisfied with an office or working from home — they'd prefer to be operating from white-sand beaches and tropical rainforests. These Australians share the advantages and disadvantages of being a digital nomad.

After swapping a venue for an ocean-side park, these barefoot social dancers feel connected to the earth as research confirms such activities boost mood, foster social connection and improve mental health.

With a population of just 31, the village of Whitemore is a small point on a map, but its tennis club has triple the number of members.

A top food critic says menus are failing to challenge diners. What's driving this creativity crisis — COVID, cost of living or something more worrying?