Reader's Digest

The right food. The right wine.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:26:26 +0000

Matching the right wine with your dish can bring out new flavours in both wine and food

Stand-Up Comics’ Funniest Lines

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:02:58 +0000

We quote some of the funniest lines in comic history

2012 Academy Award Winners

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:57:14 +0000

The nominations are in! Find out who's up for an Oscar at the 2012 Academy Awards

12 New Year’s Resolutions for 2012

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:36:18 +0000

New year’s resolutions are easy to make, but not so easy to keep. Find advice to help you stick to your resolutions and achieve your goal this year.

Trapped at high tide

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:52:37 +0000

To the two teenage boys, exploring the cave had seemed like such a fun idea...

Smart Animals: Nature’s little helper

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:07:34 +0000

Read about Wilbur, the dish-washing spotted-tailed quoll.

Christmas Recipes

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:49:33 +0000

Whether you celebrate Christmas with a traditional lunch or a backyard barbecue, we have festive recipes for any family feast – find roasts, salads, seafood, drinks and Christmas treats the kids will love.

Six Cities in China

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:50:21 +0000

Josephine Brouard travelled to six cities in China, including Shanghai and Beijing, and found that in the land of the yellow star everything is super-sized.

Christmas carol: 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing'

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:46:55 +0000

Lyrics for the Christmas carol 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing'

Make your own Christmas table runner

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:05:43 +0000

A little freehand drawing, a tube of relief paint and minimal sewing is all that’s required to make this elegant silk runner. It’s a really personal addition to your Christmas table.

How to survive retirement

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:57:07 +0000

Retirement can affect your emotions, finances and even your marriage. Here are some tips to successfully navigate this major life passage.

Meet leading futurist Ray Kurzweil

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:57:38 +0000

Meet the scientist who believes technology is developing so quickly, we’ll be able to hold off death for even longer

Money Saving Tips for Christmas

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:17:38 +0000

Have a very merry, debt-free Christmas by following our money saving tips.

10 Reasons to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:13:05 +0000

Valentine's Day goes beyond romantic dinners and fluffy teddy bears. Here are ten good reasons to celebrate the official day of love.

Dinner Party Menu

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:11:05 +0000

The perfect plan for your next dinner party!

Halloween through the ages

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:17:05 +0000

Important events in the history of Halloween

Why you should visit New York City

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:03:56 +0000

Whether you’re standing amidst the towering buildings on Wall Street or taking in the iconic panorama from a ferry across New York harbour, few modern cities will take your breathe away or steal your heart like NYC.

The Point of it All - History of the Pencil

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:32:10 +0000

It can write under water, in outer space and on almost any surface. It’s been used to solve complex equations, create striking works of art and has been sucked on by schoolkids in a million exams.

Meet Stephanie Gilmore

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:22:29 +0000

Already crowned surfing world champion three times, buoyant, 22-year-old Australian Stephanie Gilmore continues to ride the waves of success.

How to protect yourself online

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:09:43 +0000

Tips to help you protect yourself from cyber criminals