Great Australians: Showy Natives
It's time to go in to bat for the Aussies, so throw a chop on the Barbie and crack open a tinnie because we are about to pay homage to some of our greatest Australians. These plants are the Garden Gurus and Garden Express picks of the showiest ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Gout can be aggravated or triggered by:
Gout affects about 70,000 Australians. It's the disease most of us associate with overeating and drinking too much alcohol. Gout usually affects one joint at a time, especially the big toe. It can also affect the knee, ankle, foot, hand, wrist ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Three-way balcony makeover
Three landscape designers show different ways of turning a confined outdoor space into a little oasis. Nearly one and a half million Australians choose to live in apartments. This way of living has advantages though one of the down sides is the ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
American Homes
Will this imported style of construction mean the end of brick veneer? Two young Americans are showing Australians a new way to cut building costs by as much as half. Lifestyle Homes, recently established in Australia, are encouraging home owners ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Australian War Memorial
We take you on a wander through one of Australia's most important and moving tourist attractions. CEW Bean began thinking about commemorating the sacrifice of Australians at war in 1915, at Gallipoli. The idea of a national museum came later when ... [... more]
Getaway |
Why Australians should lose weight
With more than half the Australian population either overweight or obese, Australia is in the grip of a global epidemic, which has significant cardiovascular health, social and economic consequences. Although awareness of body image is at an ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease where they become brittle and are liable to break easily. Even the slightest bang or fall may cause fractures. Osteoporosis is one of the most common health conditions affecting Australians. According to ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Facts about dementia and Alzheimer's disease
More than 162 000 Australians have a diagnosis of dementia, with perhaps as many again in the early stages of dementia Australians over the age of 65 have a one in 15 chance of developing the disease The disease affects mostly people in their 70s ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Proteaceae - Australian plants
The plant family Proteaceae is familiar to nearly all Australians because it includes Banksia, Grevillea, Macadamia, the waratahs and many other common, eye-catching native trees and shrubs. What are the reasons for endemism of Proteaceae ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Foundation for Young Australians
Lots of young people living at home like to do part-time or casual work while still at school. There are lots of benefits: You could save for further study at Uni, and if you earn enough, you may qualify for a Youth allowance that could help to ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Pornography on the internet
The definition of 'child pornography' differs from one legal jurisdiction to the next across the world. This makes it difficult to establish uniform laws to police the Internet. Australians can report illegal sites to the Australian Broadcasting ... [... more]
Better Health |
Home Cabling System
This user-friendly system allows you to link all your electronic services (phone, computer, cable TV, etc) together. The use of technology in Australian homes, especially new homes, is increasing rapidly. Australians grasp and use new technology ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
