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Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm is a celebrity coach on The Voice Australia.

TVWhat Mel C thinks about girl power, 30 years on

Ahead of becoming a coach on The Voice Australia, Melanie Chisholm chats to STM on the evolution of empowerment, what she admires about young artists and how she’s been filling her days since the Spice Girls.

Megan French

NEWS‘Disappointing’ tax hike kicks in tomorrow

A much-loved social outlet for workers is under threat, as this group of Australians can no longer afford it.

Blair Jackson

ACTU boss Sally McManus urged Labor to “bite the bullet” to get young people into the housing market by severely limiting two key tax benefits for property investors. NewsWire/ Ian Currie

BREAKINGUnion’s call on controversial tax issue

A controversial policy which has been a thorn in Labor’s side could be back on the cards, after one of Australia’s most powerful union bosses urged the party to ‘bite the bullet’.

Jessica Wang

NewsSuzuki's flagship SUV hanging on, but for how much longer?

Suzuki's flagship S-Cross appears all but dead in Australia, as the brand has yet to confirm any form of replacement. Dealer stock remains.

Max Davies

NewsHow India ties into Suzuki Australia's EV plans

Suzuki's Indian operations will be central to supplying EVs to Australia, with the electric eVitara to be the first cab off the rank.

Max Davies

NewsHow much Volkswagen is in Lamborghini's newest supercar?

The Temerario is the first standalone, entry-level Lambo for decades – so how much is pure Lambo and what’s come from VW?

Damion Smy

A dating app to help farmers connect is being downloaded across rural Australia. (AP PHOTO)

LifestyleHowdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball

Love is in the country air, as a dating app helps connect Australian farmers and a new in-person singles event looks to break the rural romance drought.

Stephanie Gardiner

Owner of Automark Mechanics Joondalup Mark Taylor working on an engine.

EconomyWhat’s really fuelling your car service costs

It’s costing more to get cars serviced in Perth and mechanics say West Aussies’ taste for the latest vehicles packed with heaps of technology is partly to blame.

Caleb Runciman

Mark Wallace, Yuri Berns and Damian Wainohu in a barrel room at Sittella in Herne Hill, Perth.

DrinkMillennial Aussies choose variety in their booze

A new report finds Millennials are leading the charge against traditional wine rules and welcoming more variety.

Tegwen Bescoby

“Begin preparing the plant several weeks in advance if possible,” says Charlie Albone.

Charlie AlboneThe trick behind transplanting large shrubs and small trees

Transplanting large shrubs and small trees is one of the more ambitious tasks in the gardener’s repertoire.

Charlie Albone

Felicity Brown was the first Australian milliner to be invited to New York Fashion Week.

GardenFelicity Brown’s old Broome-country flair at garden retreat

Tucked behind the shade of Kimberley-tough plants, in the heart of old Broome, lies Felicity Brown’s delightful tropical garden.

Andrea Whitely

The new season of The Block is now streaming. Pictured are contestants Han and Can.

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The Block is back — and this time, the show’s playing nice

This week we’re getting back into The Block, checking out The Yogurt Shop Murders, getting moody with Wednesday and catching up with Rose Byrne and Seth Rogan in Platonic.

Clare Rigden

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The rules that make Disney World the happiest place on Earth

A friend of mine just got back from Disney World. Even saying Disney brings on a wave of nostalgia for me. But it was the list of rules that govern the parks, including the famous “hug rule” that surprised me.

Adrian Barich

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Up, up and away from promises to my parents

A month or so ago, before I went on my Euro adventure, I had a conversation with my mum and dad where I basically vowed that I wouldn’t go hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey.

Nat Locke

Theatre star Eryn Jean Norvill is back on the small screen in The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer.

TVEJ Norvill heads back to TV

She’s made headlines and drawn five-star reviews for her theatre work. Now, the multifaceted actor is headed back to the small screen, starring in the third series of The Twelve.

Clare Rigden

Split pea soup, in New York, Dec. 12, 2018. Whether you use bacon, a ham hock or paprika, Ali Slagle’s recipe for a classic split pea soup is satisfyingly smoky. Food styled by Simon Andrews.

NYT recipe Split Pea Soup

Whether you use bacon, a ham hock or paprika, this recipe for a classic split pea soup is satisfyingly smoky.

Ali Slagle

QT Perth are inviting dog owners to bring along their pooch to its special Pup High Tea.

STM LOVESA few of our favourite things for this week

Our tips include a beloved British retailer hitting local shores, lush lip balms, clothes for kids on family getaways, a showcase of young artists, a glam outing with your pooch and a jazz festival for all.

STM Team

Let’s talk loneliness Does Simone Heng look lonely to you?

To many, loneliness looks like the kids eating lunch alone at school. The elderly in nursing homes with no visitors. But as the author and speaker reveals, everything is not always as it seems.

Jade Jurewicz

The jealousy-inducing hotcakes at Up Town in Cottesloe.

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Perth Breakfast & Brunch: Up Town, Cottesloe

You know when you’re at a restaurant and a waiter carries past a dish so good that everyone wishes it was theirs? That was me at this welcoming cafe.

Kate Emery

Review2025 MG IM5: Quick drive

The MG IM5 is a tempting new electric option, and in Performance trim offers air suspension and a 0-100km/h time of 3.2 seconds for just over $80k.

William Stopford

NewsFury over Gen Z-loving brand’s milestone

The Gold Coast fashion brand has Gen Z in a chokehold, but its recent certification has received backlash, claiming it “undermines credibility”.

Alexandra Feiam

NEWSWhat this supermarket stamp means

Eagled eyed shoppers may have noticed these stamps popping up in Aussie supermarkets, here’s what they mean.

Robert White

NewsReality of keeping dogs in apartments

After hearts broke at the sight of Harry the corgi anxiously traipsing a tiny balcony alone, many are wondering if apartment living is safe for dogs.

Alexandra Feiam

Front 3/4 view of the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ Premium Luxury in Opulent Blue.

Review2026 Cadillac Vistiq review

Who needs an Escalade? The Cadillac Vistiq is a spacious, comfortable electric SUV from the US brand, and doesn't feel like a barge to drive.

William Stopford

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