Melissa Matheson
Lifehacker Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Colin Fassnidge on How to Avoid Your Own Kitchen Nightmare
It's the food show that may very well put you off your dinner — chef Colin Fassnidge heads of Kitchen Nightmares Australia, and he has some advice to share. → Read More
These Unbearably Cute Little Penguins Are About to Punch You in the Heart
ABC documentary Meet The Penguins follows the small but mighty little penguins in Victoria as they search for love and survival. → Read More
You Will Never Cook Lamb the Same Way Again After Using the Dome
The Gozney Dome is a slick outdoor oven that lets you roast, smoke, steam and bake in it. I tested it out with a monster family feast. → Read More
Fancy Living in a Giant Disco Ball? IKEA Has Built One
Future homes include giant disco balls, cardboard box cubbies for couples, and comically long dinner tables - welcome to IKEA's H22 exhibit. → Read More
How to Build a Futuristic Treehouse Your Childhood Self Could Only Dream Of
Who of us didn't want a treehouse growing up?! Now you can build a grown-up version with these DIY instructions for a futuristic design. → Read More
‘Buy It Once and Buy It Properly’: The Repair Shop Australia Will Have You Reconsidering Every Purchase
The Repair Shop Australia promises "dinky-di" stories of treasured family items being restored to their glory days with incredible skill. → Read More
ALDI’s Winter Wine Selection Is Back and It’s Cheaper Than Ever
Clear some space in your cellar or shelf, because ALDI's winter wines range is back and this year it's all under $13 a pop. → Read More
A List of Facts to Help You With the Bridgerton Backstory
Netflix's hit series Bridgerton has left many fans wondering what's real about the series. Here are some facts to help you out. → Read More
You’ll Never Drink Warm White Wine Again with This Handy Hack
Never again will you have to resort to ice cubes in your wine glass, thanks to this handy hack that tells you when the temperature is right. → Read More
Nope, Rosé Is Not Just Red and White Wine Grapes Thrown Together
Ever wondered what goes into rosé wine (aka "pink wine")? Well, for starters, it's not just red and white grapes thrown together. → Read More
Bake Off at Home: Ella’s Boob Cake Showstopper, Complete with Biccy Bra and Breast Milk
The glory of The Great Australian Bake Off was in full swing with episode one of season 5 and Ella's spectacular "Boob Cake". → Read More
Euphoria Is Meant to Be Confronting, and Zendaya Understands If You Can’t Watch
Euphoria may be centred around a high school, but the issues facing these teenagers are very much for "mature audiences", as Zendaya puts it. → Read More
How to Stock Your Pantry for the Apocalypse (Or Just to Avoid the Shops)
Whether you're avoiding panic-shoppers, or preparing for the zombie apocalypse, here's how to ensure you have a well-stocked pantry. → Read More
We Can All Learn a Lot from Teen Hero Vince in Stan's Series Bump
He's the best mate, but he's not the sidekick - Vince is the real hero of Stan's series Bump. We can all learn a lot from him in season two. → Read More
I Tracked Down That Iconic Twisties Jumper Knitting Pattern
Behold, the greatest jumper of all time (if you ask me). I've tracked down the pattern, so now you can knit your own Twisties jumper. → Read More
The Atari 2600 Saved My Life
Dramatic much? Sure, fair call. But when I was a kid and seriously ill in hospital, it was the Atari that brought me back to life. → Read More
Can the Foxtel iQ5 Find These Iconic Aussie Films Just off a Quote?
Foxtel's latest streaming set top box, the iQ5, reckons it can find the movie you want just by shouting a classic quote at the remote. → Read More
Enjoy Sweet, Sweat-free Dreams With These Cooling Pyjamas
If you've ever experienced night sweats you'll now they're a nightmare. But these cooling pyjamas could be the sweetest dream yet. → Read More
One Go of This KitchenAid and I Get Why People Pay a Grand for Them
It's no secret KitchenAid stand mixers cost a lot of money, but are they worth it? Here's how the limited edition Light and Shadow stacks up. → Read More
Impress Your Mates by Making This Festive Whiskey Cocktail
Never made a cocktail before? Think it's all too much effort? Well, take a lesson from Stanley Tucci and make this festive whiskey drink. → Read More