Port Stephens Examiner
Friday, 1 December 2023
Life & Style
Life
Tick season is here so keep a keen eye on your furry family members
Advice
Fully engorged tick. Picture by Jerzy Gorecki.
Dr Anne Quain
What's the right tree for me? Expert tips to help you choose
No matter what colour scheme suits you, choose a palette of three complementary colours for your decorations. This will give your tree a cohesive and elevated look. Picture from Target.
Steps to help ensure your household is safe this summer
Preparation is key to help lessen the impact of emergency events. Picture supplied
Why the one-piece is this summer's swimsuit royalty
Opinion
Diana's iconic blue swimsuit. Picture by Daniel Escale (Netflix)
Karen Hardy
Advice
Tetanus may be rare but can be very painful for your pets
Dr Anne Quain
If you notice changes in your dog's demeanour and body positioning, consult your vet. Picture file
Advice
Watch out for slithery reptiles in your backyard this summer
Rspca
A baby python will be just as scared as you are. Stay still or back away slowly. Picture supplied
Real Australia
My relationship status is not a topic for small talk
There's somethings you can ask about...this is not one of them.
Rebecca Nadge
My relationship status is not a topic for small talk
Opinion
Insulation innovation proves a cool idea for fridge design
Mathew Dickerson
Advances in insulation will have a huge effect in refrigerator design. Photo Shutterstock
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Karen Hardy
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
What's cooking, good looking? The best cookbooks of 2023
Karen Hardy
Every cook likes to find a cookbook under the Christmas tree. Picture Shutterstock
What I wished I'd told Silverchair before they became Silverchair
Watch
Daniel Johns performs on Newcastle's 1993 NBN telethon, when Silverchair were called the Innocent Criminals. Picture by NBN Television
James Joyce
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Secret to how famous author weaves characters through his novels
Ron Cerabona
Michael Connelly. Picture by Kate Westerman
Travel withExplore
Book Now
Access all areas: All-inclusive travel options on the rise
The Ginger Factory at Yandina caters to those with low or no vision. Picture Tourism and Events Queensland
Michael Turtle
The lingering effect of COVID on international travel
Adrian Rollins
Domestic air travel is forecast to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
The Asian capital that could learn a thing or two from Canberra
Michael Turtle
The Putra Mosque on the edge of a central square. Picture by Michael Turtle
This is Central America, Belize it or not
The palm-lined beach at Hopkins. Picture by Michael Turtle
Michael Turtle
Buyer beware: when pushy hawkers won't take no for an answer
Michael Turtle
Thai masseurs ply their trade in Bangkok. Picture Shutterstock
Entering Korea's great divide
Michael Turtle
The Freedom Bridge, which was once used to transfer people across the border. Picture by Michael Turtle
From here, the only way is up...
Michael Turtle
Up close, the slope is steeper than expected. Picture by Michael Turtle
Future pilots off to a flying start with Newcastle airline cadetship
Madeline Link
FlyPelican cadet Cassie Potts with a 19-seat turboprop at Newcastle Airport. Picture by Marina Neil
Celebrity
Shopping
Scam warning for Black Friday sale weekend
Australians are expected to spend $6.36 billion during the Black Friday sale weekend. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness
Home brands climb to the top of Aussie shopping lists
Charmaine Manuel
The awards were voted on by 5,000 Australians. Supplied.
Stuck for Christmas present ideas? These tech, fashion and toy experts have the answers
Anna Houlahan
A child opening their Christmas present. Picture via Canva
Tourism operators want JobKeeper extension
Rob Inglis
Robert Ravens, of Bridestowe Lavender Estate (pictured), is among a number of prominent figures in the Tasmanian tourism industry to call for the federal government to extend its JobKeeper wage subsidy payment for the sector.
Cost of living crisis dampens family Christmas cheer
William Ton
The Salvation Army aims to raise $25 million this festive season to support those in need. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

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