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How to throw a Christmas party

Often when it comes to hosting our family's Christmas lunch or dinner we pile on the pressure to deliver the perfect meal but Kristy Komadina tells us how to keep it simple and cut the stress.
Antonia Kidman's untraditional Christmas plans

Antonia Kidman shares her Christmas plans and why they will be spending the day away from family and friends without their usual traditions.
Stressed about Christmas?

We have a very special present just for you. Hop on over to our Christmas section - it's full of all the tips, cheer and activities for kids you need to make this season stress-free and merry.
Sound of Music stars now and then

They were the darlings of a generation, immortalised forever on film but where are the stars of The Sound of Music now and what did they do after their success?

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WestJet Christmas surprise will make you believe in Santa

Canadian airline, WestJet spread the festive joy this season by making passengers' Christmas wishes come true.

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Stepfather creates children's book to propose to his childhood pen pal

KATIE CARLIN When American Rick Skalski decided it was time to propose to his childhood pen pal he knew he had to include one other very special person in the proposal – his stepson Evan – and the idea for a superhero proposal storybook was born.

Childcare workers asked to hand back wage rise

Jonathan Swan and Bianca Hall The Abbott government is asking childcare providers to ''do the right thing'' and hand back $62.5 million given to them to improve wages in the poorly paid sector.

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Childcare costs: families spending 9% of income after subsidies

When do your children need you most?

Prisoners' children are 'forgotten victims'

Why it matters that Angelina Jolie's white child plays with black dolls

Younger Kids

When your last child starts school

Nova Weetman The first day of school is a special milestone but when it is your last child it can be hard to let go and embrace the moment.

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Why you need to stop yelling at your kids

Genevra Pittman Young adults who had been criticised, insulted or threatened by a parent growing up were more likely to be anxious or depressed, according to a new study.

Bigger bowls, more waste

Bathurst Public School has angered parents after banning girls from wearing shorts

Former panellists unite in support of Gonski reforms

Woolies to release new series of collector cards

Older Kids

McDonald's growth is down by more than half.

McDonald's slammed for introducing home delivery in Sydney

Sarah Whyte Healthy eating in Australia has a new enemy: home-delivered McDonald's.

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New book gives Heidelberg's village people a voice

John Elder If all goes to plan, a new book will be distributed in schools to teach young people grace.

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Powerful photo series morphs real women with Barbie

What parents need to know about NAPLAN

Classroom noise linked to poor results

PISA study highlights resources and teacher quality as factors in the world's top-performing school systems

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Entertaining Kids

Ben Affleck on his struggle to protect his children from the paparazzi

KATIE CARLIN Ben Affleck has expressed his disgust in the way the Paparazzi target his three children, calling their actions ‘tasteless at best’ and a threat to their safety.

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