Lifestyle and Leisure

Celeste and Anna knew their plan to design a house without a single white surface, filled with bold splashes of colour, was daring. What they didn't expect was the impact the blue, yellow and red rooms would have on their moods.

These venues are proving a commitment to accessibility can start with simple, cheap and practical changes, that can make an important difference.

North Sydney Council has conceded the redevelopment of its Olympic pool has left it in a financially "unsustainable" position.

Tributes flow for croc hunter George Craig, who helped put Far North Queensland on the tourism map and led a remarkable life of adventure.

Taking a weekly plunge in swimming spots across the city, Chris Baker reflects on what draws us to the water to navigate life's ups and downs.

What started as college students pedalling to Kaifeng for a taste of nourishing soup dumplings has swelled into a movement, with tens of thousands taking to the streets to ride together through one of China's ancient capitals.

With more than 450 varieties of roses, this couple has created a thriving oasis, which is considered one of the best open gardens in the Riverland Rose and Garden Festival.

From premium pour-overs crafted with sought-after Taiwanese beans to affordable lattes brewed late into the night, Taiwan has become a true powerhouse for specialty coffee enthusiasts.

East German immigrant Peter Jacob arrived in Australia as a 16-year-old dreaming of a better life. He found love in the cane fields of north Queensland and built a timber yacht by hand. More than 40 years later, his boat will be restored by new custodians.

Early in Art Simone's career she would source costumes from the $2 shop and perform in small clubs in Melbourne. Now she's performing on the world stage — but her passion still lies in promoting drag in Australia.

Jess Cerro — aka the singer-songwriter Montaigne — didn't study music in school because the tuition was expensive, but taught themselves guitar and pursued music anyway.

After years out of sight, and some serious restoration work, Geraldton's iconic yellow submarine has found a new berth, overlooking the ocean where it was once trialled. 

As a dual Summer and Winter Paralympic medallist, practising osteopath and sought-after keynote speaker Jessica Gallagher is used to a busy schedule. The Melbourne/Naarm-based athlete shares how she manages to fit everything in and finds time to unwind.

Reece Edwards had enough saved for a house deposit when he was 20, but spent the money on other experiences instead. While some might see that as a "financial disaster", he has a different take.

A glitzy marina resort promised an idyllic lifestyle with everything tropical Queensland had to offer, but successive natural and corporate disasters have dashed those dreams. Could a solution be on the horizon?  

Being in a relationship doesn't mean you should feel guilty for travelling without your significant other. Here's why it can strengthen your bond.

A pair of Cairns women have pushed, pulled and shouldered a wheelbarrow to the summit of Africa's highest mountain, in what is believed to be a world first.

Pastry chef and cookbook author Nat Paull on creating a new routine and embracing the "next stage of life" after closing up her Melbourne bakery Beatrix Bakes.

For Pay Day, actor and writer Michelle Brasier talks about getting out of debt through making art, the bread that will be her "financial ruin" and learning not to regret past financial decisions.

Flexible working arrangements have become the new normal for millions of Australians, but just how flexible are you allowed to be when it comes to location?