Research showed Woolworths customers are paying as much as 3.7 per cent more for a basket of groceries than they were last year.

Why a bikini wax and a block of chocolate suddenly have a lot in common

We’ve all noticed the cost-of-living crunch in big things such as rent and mortgage repayments. But the micro-stings continue to bite.

  • Melissa Singer

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Winter luxury buys for under $100? Nine style experts share their picks

Given a budget of $100,$500 and $1000 (or a little more),this is how a beauty entrepreneur,stylist,podcaster and other stylish women would spend their money.

  • Melissa Singer

‘Courage to put yourself out there with no certainty of success’:Meet the Trailblazers

In Sunday Life’s annual list of who impacted the past 12 months,Anjali Sharma,Ash Barty,G Flip and others are leading the way.

  • Genevieve Quigley andMelissa Singer
From left:Fashion designer Effie Kats,American influencer Morgan Riddle and former AFLW player Moana Hope at the Ralph Lauren marquee at the Australian Open on Sunday.

No heels,don’t try too hard:How to dress for the tennis

Plenty of fashion labels without any official ties to the Australian Open are targeting style-conscious fans with outfits designed with watching tennis in mind.

  • Melissa Singer

The story behind ‘Norm’ and ‘Daph’ – the Australian Open singles trophies

From trophy makers serving up serious style behind the scenes at the Australian Open,to covetable fashion collabs,memorable merch and top tucker,there is much to savour at the tennis.

  • Damien Woolnough andMelissa Singer

From Zendaya to Selena:How celebrity engagements drive ring trends

What does Zendaya’s cushion-cut diamond,alongside other recent celebrity engagements,say about the latest ring trends?

  • Melissa Singer andLauren Ironmonger
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My least favourite thing:The Age’s opinion summer series.

My least favourite thing

Age journalists and writers share their humorous,poignant and thought-provoking tales about the objects in their lives that they just can’t seem to get rid of.

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My impossible choice:A kitchen Ferrari versus a retro model leaking motor oil

“Is it from a packet?” was my grandmother’s grandest insult upon tasting a cake baked by her progeny.

  • Melissa Singer
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As it happened:Emilia Perez,The Brutalist and Shogun win big at Golden Globes

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards are under way as celebrities flock to the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony. Follow the news here as the winners are announced.

  • Melissa Singer,Michael Idato,Karl Quinn,Meg Watson,Brittany Busch andGarry Maddox
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The top trends from the Golden Globes … and the stars who missed the memo

“Statuette” dressing,a classic accessory and some controversial menswear gave an above-average start to awards season,but some celebrities fell short.

  • Melissa Singer