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Warm up to winter
From heating your home to staying healthy, find out how you can save costs and stay comfortable this winter.
Heating your home
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Home and living
Six ways to keep warm this winter
Simple changes you can make to keep the warmth in and the cold out. -
Home and living
How to buy the best home heating system
Electric, gas or reverse-cycle air conditioning – which is right for you? We explain the options. -
Home and living
Electric heater reviews
Fan, column, convection or radiant – which electric heater is best? -
Home and living
Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning
Looking for the complete cooling and heating solution? -
Home and living
How to buy the best gas heater
Our expert guide to heating costs, installation, price and pros and cons of flued and portable heaters.
Keeping healthy
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Health and body
How to buy the best cough, cold and flu treatments
Some remedies work better than others, depending on your symptoms and their ingredients. -
Health and body
What you need to know about flu shots
Getting a flu shot may help ensure you're not one of the many thousands of people laid low by influenza this year. -
Health and body
Throat lozenges
Do throat lozenges really relieve sore throats and cold symptoms, or is it just marketing spin? -
Home and living
Tissue reviews
Our lab tests will tell you which tissue is the most effective through softness, absorption, puncture and wet tear strength. -
Health and body
Vitamin D deficiency
If there are so few symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency, how can we know if we’re getting enough? -
Health and body
Zinc acetate shortens the common cold
Tuesday 12 July | Study finds zinc lozenges can help stop sniffles sooner, reducing the duration of the common cold by almost three days. -
Home and living
How to get rid of mould
How to clean mould yourself, and when you should call the pros.
Winter comfort
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Home and living
How to buy the best electric blanket
If you're in need of a cosy night's sleep an electric blanket might be just what you need. -
Home and living
Clothes dryer reviews
See which dryers are high flyers – we test top models from Bosch, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Simpson, Miele and more. -
Electronics and technology
Find the best TV streaming service
What you need to know about plans, data, internet speeds and how to access platforms like Netflix and Stan. -
Home improvement
How to buy the best hot water system
Don't wait until your old tank burns out – plan your next purchase now. -
Home and living
Do you need a dehumidifier?
If you've got damp air in your house, a dehumidifier could be the answer. Here's how to find the best for your home and budget. -
Home and living
How to find the best clothes dryer
Are you a budding dryer buyer? We show you how to choose the right one for your needs. -
Electronics and technology
How to buy the best TV
LCD or OLED? HD or 4K? Our expert guide will help you find the right TV for your budget.
Food & kitchen
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Home and living
Is Kmart's $89 coffee machine good value?
Kmart is selling a super-cheap manual espresso machine and, well, it's not bad. -
Home and living
How to buy the best slow cooker
Everything you need to know about choosing the best one-pot meal-maker. -
Home and living
Wall oven reviews
Our test lab tells you which electric ovens cook best and are easiest to use. -
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Home and living
How to buy the best coffee machine
Automatic or manual? Pods or capsules? Our expert guide will help you choose. -
Home and living
Find the best breadmaker
We test models including Breville, Panasonic, Sunbeam and Morphy Richards -
Home and living
How to use a slow cooker
Make friends with your slow cooker to reap the rewards in the cooler months.
Winter travel
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The best time to visit Bali
The best time to visit Bali, with information on weather, peak and off-peak seasons, Eid and Nyepi festivals, Indonesian schoolies and surf conditions. -
Is duty-free shopping cheaper?
We compare the costs. -
Skiing in New Zealand
Where and when to ski and snowboard in New Zealand. -
Travel agent vs do-it-yourself
With so many websites offering discount holiday bookings, do you even need a travel agent? -
Travel planning apps
Create an itinerary for your next trip with a few clicks using a travel planning app like TripIt or TripCase. -
Pick the perfect cruise
How to choose the right cruise for singles, families, couples and adventurers.
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