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Back-to-school without the stress: Smart tips for parents
The back-to-school season often arrives quicker than expected. One moment you're enjoying slow summer mornings, day trips, and family outings — and the next you're juggling school supply lists, …
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Your 2026 money reset: Five steps to get ahead this year
A new year brings a sense of possibility. For many Aussie families, 2025 may have felt like a long year of rising costs, tightening budgets, and constant juggling. So as 2026 begins, it's the perfect …
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Smart Christmas spending tips: How to avoid the January debt hangover
The festive season is here, bringing sand between toes, more social events, the year-end work break, and of course, gift-giving, food, and fun. For many, this is a highlight of the year. However, all …
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Best family-friendly summer getaways in Australia
Summer is the ideal time for Australian families to trade the daily routine for sun, sea, sand (or bush), and enjoy quality family moments. Whether you're after relaxed coastal getaways, wildlife …
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Sun, smiles and sanity: Entertaining the kids this summer
The long, sunny stretch of Australian summer holidays is something children look forward to all year, but it's also something many parents quietly dread. With weeks off school, boundless energy to …
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Top camping hacks - an expert guide to camping on a budget
There's something uniquely Australian about packing the car, hitting the open road, and setting up camp under the stars. From the rugged outback to coastal hideaways and lush national parks, camping …
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Mindfulness at home - activities to keep the family grounded
With work deadlines, school runs, sports training, social engagements, and the constant ping of notifications, life can sometimes seem to move at lightning speed. It's easy to feel stretched thin, …
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Plan the ultimate staycation - how to turn your home into a retreat
When you think of a holiday, it's easy to picture sandy beaches, long flights, and hefty accommodation bills. But what if you could enjoy all the relaxation and indulgence of a getaway without …
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The hidden costs of delaying financial assistance
When money gets tight, many of us find ourselves weighing up whether to apply for financial assistance now or try to tough it out a little longer. It's natural to want to avoid debt or extra …
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Stress decoded: signs, causes and smart strategies to manage it
Stress is something we all encounter from time to time. Whether it's pressure at work, family duties, financial concerns, or even everyday annoyances like traffic jams, stress is a natural response …
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