Lifehacker Australiahttp://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/lifehackeraustraliaLifehacker Australiaen-AULifehacker Australia | tips and downloads to help you at work and playhttps://edge.alluremedia.com.au/assets/technetwork/img/lifehacker/logo_google_news.pnghttps://www.lifehacker.com.au https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/use-excel-to-keep-your-family-organised<![CDATA[Use Excel To Keep Your Family Organised  ]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613251500/0/lifehackeraustralia~Use-Excel-To-Keep-Your-Family-Organised In my first post-university employed position, I worked for a boss who loved Excel spreadsheets. She thought nearly everything could be put into "boxes and rows", and after my first year working there, I was officially a convert. I'm big on organisation anyway, and those spreadsheet cells called to me, luring me in with their promises of order and clarity. Event planning logistics? I had a spreadsheet for that. Airline and hotel reservations for the office directors? Spreadsheet. Goals for the new fiscal year? Spreadsheet. More »
    
]]> Sarah Bradley https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/use-excel-to-keep-your-family-organisedTue, 17 Dec 2019 22:00:00 +1100 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_k-small/t5zxyzoxbrwcrinvss0n.png In my first post-university employed position, I worked for a boss who loved Excel spreadsheets. She thought nearly everything could be put into "boxes and rows", and after my first year working there, I was officially a convert. I'm big on organisation anyway, and those spreadsheet cells called to me, luring me in with their promises of order and clarity. Event planning logistics? I had a spreadsheet for that. Airline and hotel reservations for the office directors? Spreadsheet. Goals for the new fiscal year? Spreadsheet. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/reddits-favorite-mindblowing-facts-of-all-time-fact-checked<![CDATA[Reddit's Favourite Mindblowing Facts Of All Time, Fact-Checked]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613198862/0/lifehackeraustralia~Reddits-Favourite-Mindblowing-Facts-Of-All-Time-FactChecked Redditors love to ask each other for their favourite fun, mindblowing, counterintuitive, or disturbing facts. Every few months a new “fun fact” thread ends up on the front page of Reddit, and thousands of people pitch in with their favourites. I looked at years’ worth of threads, collected the very best facts, and verified them. More »
    
]]> Nick Douglashttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/reddits-favorite-mindblowing-facts-of-all-time-fact-checkedTue, 17 Dec 2019 21:00:00 +1100 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_k-small/rkoncvfnlwy7fnocgp4q.jpg Redditors love to ask each other for their favourite fun, mindblowing, counterintuitive, or disturbing facts. Every few months a new “fun fact” thread ends up on the front page of Reddit, and thousands of people pitch in with their favourites. I looked at years’ worth of threads, collected the very best facts, and verified them. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-give-a-hand-job<![CDATA[How To Give Better Hand Jobs ]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613245748/0/lifehackeraustralia~How-To-Give-Better-Hand-Jobs Hand jobs don't get the respect they deserve. They're an activity that many people (especially heterosexual people) haven't done since they were teenagers. But, just like fingering a woman, manually stroking a man can be one of the best ways to give focused stimulation. Here's everything you need to know to give a fantastic hand job. More »
    
]]> Vanessa Marinhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-give-a-hand-jobTue, 17 Dec 2019 20:30:00 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/02/YouTube-208x116.jpg Hand jobs don't get the respect they deserve. They're an activity that many people (especially heterosexual people) haven't done since they were teenagers. But, just like fingering a woman, manually stroking a man can be one of the best ways to give focused stimulation. Here's everything you need to know to give a fantastic hand job. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/7-rumours-kfc-desperately-wants-you-to-stop-believing<![CDATA[7 Weird KFC Myths, Debunked By KFC]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613215780/0/lifehackeraustralia~Weird-KFC-Myths-Debunked-By-KFC Buried on KFC's website are a series of 'Facts' that the company insists are fake news. More than anything, it would like you to stop believing in them. More »
    
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/7-rumours-kfc-desperately-wants-you-to-stop-believingTue, 17 Dec 2019 18:30:23 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2014/07/KFC-208x116.jpg Buried on KFC's website are a series of 'Facts' that the company insists are fake news. More than anything, it would like you to stop believing in them. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/the-financial-advice-im-glad-i-ignored-when-i-was-broke<![CDATA[The Financial Advice I'm Glad I Ignored When I Was Broke]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/610579614/0/lifehackeraustralia~The-Financial-Advice-Im-Glad-I-Ignored-When-I-Was-Broke There's a fundamental flaw with lots of financial advice: it assumes you have money. For some people, post-bills income just doesn't exist (and that number is only growing). So you just can't follow all the advice you get during especially hard times. More »
    
]]> Eric Ravenscrafthttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/the-financial-advice-im-glad-i-ignored-when-i-was-brokeTue, 17 Dec 2019 18:15:00 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2017/07/Happy-208x116.jpg There's a fundamental flaw with lots of financial advice: it assumes you have money. For some people, post-bills income just doesn't exist (and that number is only growing). So you just can't follow all the advice you get during especially hard times. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/getting-airborne-in-a-car-is-one-of-the-great-joys-in-life<![CDATA[Getting Airborne In A Car Is One Of The Great Joys In Life]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613236588/0/lifehackeraustralia~Getting-Airborne-In-A-Car-Is-One-Of-The-Great-Joys-In-Life There isn’t a lot to keep a teenager occupied in rural America, but owning an $800 car opens up a lot of possibilities. I was a pizza delivery driver for a few of my younger years and after a typical closing shift, some of the other drivers and I would pile into one car and drive around in a fruitless search for something, anything, to do. We would always leave the light-up pizza delivery sign on the roof of the car, because we knew we were less likely to get pulled over that way. More »
    
]]> Matt Brownhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/getting-airborne-in-a-car-is-one-of-the-great-joys-in-lifeTue, 17 Dec 2019 18:00:30 +1100 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_k-small/hxei5gzxvifymlfdb9ox.gif There isn’t a lot to keep a teenager occupied in rural America, but owning an $800 car opens up a lot of possibilities. I was a pizza delivery driver for a few of my younger years and after a typical closing shift, some of the other drivers and I would pile into one car and drive around in a fruitless search for something, anything, to do. We would always leave the light-up pizza delivery sign on the roof of the car, because we knew we were less likely to get pulled over that way. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/six-online-deals-you-need-to-know-about-in-australia-today-18<![CDATA[Six Online Deals You Need To Know About In Australia Today]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613213726/0/lifehackeraustralia~Six-Online-Deals-You-Need-To-Know-About-In-Australia-Today G'day! Here are some cracking online bargains for Lifehacker readers, including: PlayStation 4 Pro for $369, cheap universal travel adaptors, $150 off Pixel phones, Battlefield 1 for $10 and more! More »
    
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/six-online-deals-you-need-to-know-about-in-australia-today-18Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:30:08 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/12/battlefield-1-208x116.jpg G'day! Here are some cracking online bargains for Lifehacker readers, including: PlayStation 4 Pro for $369, cheap universal travel adaptors, $150 off Pixel phones, Battlefield 1 for $10 and more! More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/rejoice-petrol-prices-should-be-cheaper-this-christmas<![CDATA[Rejoice! Petrol Prices Are About To Get Way Cheaper]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613233584/0/lifehackeraustralia~Rejoice-Petrol-Prices-Are-About-To-Get-Way-Cheaper Christmas is a damn expensive time. There are presents and feasts to buy and with some of us suddenly having time off work, unexpected expenses also come out of the woodwork. One thing we might not have to worry so much about this Christmas period, however, is petrol, which is set to be a whole lot cheaper. Hurrah! More »
    
]]> Sarah Basfordhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/rejoice-petrol-prices-should-be-cheaper-this-christmasTue, 17 Dec 2019 17:00:29 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/12/petrol-208x116.jpg Christmas is a damn expensive time. There are presents and feasts to buy and with some of us suddenly having time off work, unexpected expenses also come out of the woodwork. One thing we might not have to worry so much about this Christmas period, however, is petrol, which is set to be a whole lot cheaper. Hurrah! More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/these-lego-cars-are-worth-a-fortune<![CDATA[These Lego Cars Are Worth A Fortune]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613231536/0/lifehackeraustralia~These-Lego-Cars-Are-Worth-A-Fortune Lego cars weren't all built equal. There are some ultra-rare sets out there that could practically put your kid through college. They're just not the Lego cars you’re likely thinking of. More »
    
]]> Jason Torchinskyhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/these-lego-cars-are-worth-a-fortuneTue, 17 Dec 2019 16:45:02 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/12/Lego-cars-fortune-208x116.jpg Lego cars weren't all built equal. There are some ultra-rare sets out there that could practically put your kid through college. They're just not the Lego cars you’re likely thinking of. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/everything-new-on-netflix-australia-this-week-december-16<![CDATA[Everything New On Netflix Australia This Week]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613145564/0/lifehackeraustralia~Everything-New-On-Netflix-Australia-This-Week Here is your Netflix binge-list for the week, fresh from the Australian servers! This week's highlights include the Henry Cavill-starring fantasy epic The Witcher, Tonya Harding biopic I, Tonya, Ultraviolet: Season 2, true-crime documentary Don't F**k With Cats and Oscar contender The Two Popes. Read on for everything coming to the service for the week of December 16 to December 22! More »
    
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/everything-new-on-netflix-australia-this-week-december-16Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:30:19 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/12/Witcher-208x116.jpg Here is your Netflix binge-list for the week, fresh from the Australian servers! This week's highlights include the Henry Cavill-starring fantasy epic The Witcher, Tonya Harding biopic I, Tonya, Ultraviolet: Season 2, true-crime documentary Don't F**k With Cats and Oscar contender The Two Popes. Read on for everything coming to the service for the week of December 16 to December 22! More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/why-your-favorite-android-app-just-mysteriously-reset-itself<![CDATA[Why Your Favourite Android App Just Mysteriously Reset Itself]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613188288/0/lifehackeraustralia~Why-Your-Favourite-Android-App-Just-Mysteriously-Reset-Itself If your Android app has a case of amnesia, you’re probably a bit confused yourself. Where did your data go? Why is this app (or a few of your apps) acting as if this is the first time you’ve ever opened it? Is your Android possessed? More »
    
]]> David Murphyhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/why-your-favorite-android-app-just-mysteriously-reset-itselfTue, 17 Dec 2019 16:15:00 +1100 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_k-small/l4falpho6hz7aptxk12h.jpg If your Android app has a case of amnesia, you’re probably a bit confused yourself. Where did your data go? Why is this app (or a few of your apps) acting as if this is the first time you’ve ever opened it? Is your Android possessed? More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/build-a-backyard-tandoor-oven-on-the-cheap<![CDATA[Build A DIY Tandoor Oven In Your Backyard]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613229034/0/lifehackeraustralia~Build-A-DIY-Tandoor-Oven-In-Your-Backyard Naan, kulcha and other oven-baked flatbreads are delicious, but to get them you usually have to go out or order delivery from a spot with a nice tandoor oven. If you have even a little backyard or patio space, you can make your own with a bucket, some terracotta pots, some charcoal and a little elbow grease. You'll have the inside of your backyard tandoor oven covered in baking bread in no time. More »
    
]]> Alan Henryhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/build-a-backyard-tandoor-oven-on-the-cheapTue, 17 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2012/05/Tandoor-oven-208x116.jpg Naan, kulcha and other oven-baked flatbreads are delicious, but to get them you usually have to go out or order delivery from a spot with a nice tandoor oven. If you have even a little backyard or patio space, you can make your own with a bucket, some terracotta pots, some charcoal and a little elbow grease. You'll have the inside of your backyard tandoor oven covered in baking bread in no time. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/psa-your-natural-lifespan-is-38-years<![CDATA[PSA: Your 'Natural' Lifespan Is 38 Years]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/612948216/0/lifehackeraustralia~PSA-Your-Natural-Lifespan-Is-Years A new study shows an animal's lifespan is written in the DNA. This genetic “clock” lets scientists estimate how long extinct creatures lived. Wooly mammoths could expect around 60 years. But for humans, it's 38 years. More »
    
]]> Benjamin Maynehttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/psa-your-natural-lifespan-is-38-yearsTue, 17 Dec 2019 15:45:49 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2017/12/Teens-crowd-208x116.jpg A new study shows an animal's lifespan is written in the DNA. This genetic “clock” lets scientists estimate how long extinct creatures lived. Wooly mammoths could expect around 60 years. But for humans, it's 38 years. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-extend-the-battery-life-on-your-apple-watch<![CDATA[How To Extend Your Apple Watch's Battery Life]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613227434/0/lifehackeraustralia~How-To-Extend-Your-Apple-Watchs-Battery-Life You can save battery on your Apple Watch in a few different ways. A full charge normally lasts about 18 hours, but depending on how you use your device, it may be much less than that. Here are five of the best ways to maximise your Apple Watch's battery juice. More »
    
]]> Jennifer Stillhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-extend-the-battery-life-on-your-apple-watchTue, 17 Dec 2019 15:30:47 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/06/Apple-Watch-208x116.jpg You can save battery on your Apple Watch in a few different ways. A full charge normally lasts about 18 hours, but depending on how you use your device, it may be much less than that. Here are five of the best ways to maximise your Apple Watch's battery juice. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-get-into-uni-with-a-low-atar-score<![CDATA[How To Get Into Uni With A Low ATAR Score]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613227436/0/lifehackeraustralia~How-To-Get-Into-Uni-With-A-Low-ATAR-Score So you didn't get the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) you were expecting. Don’t panic! The number you received isn’t the final call. In fact, there are several ways to get into university that don't require an ATAR at all. Here's what you need to know. More »
    
]]> Tim Pitmanhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-get-into-uni-with-a-low-atar-scoreTue, 17 Dec 2019 15:15:52 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/10/School-test-208x116.jpg So you didn't get the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) you were expecting. Don’t panic! The number you received isn’t the final call. In fact, there are several ways to get into university that don't require an ATAR at all. Here's what you need to know. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-start-a-podcast-with-abu-zafar<![CDATA[How To Start A Podcast, With Abu Zafar]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613189736/0/lifehackeraustralia~How-To-Start-A-Podcast-With-Abu-Zafar Ever dreamed of making a podcast of your own? Of being the next Teri Gross or Joe Rogan? This week we’re learning how with the help of Lifehacker’s own video producer Abu Zafar. Abu recently produced a 3-part video series for Lifehacker called How to Start a Podcast and he joins us this week to talk about some of the podcasting basics he’s learned from experts like Josh Clarke (Stuff You Should Know), Misha Euceph (Tell Them I Am), and Roman Mars (99% Invisible). When Abu isn’t busy crafting snappy how-to videos for Lifehacker, he moonlights as a host and producer of his very own podcast network, Lore Party. More »
    
]]> Micaela Heckhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-start-a-podcast-with-abu-zafarTue, 17 Dec 2019 15:00:00 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/02/podcasting-microphone-208x116.jpg Ever dreamed of making a podcast of your own? Of being the next Teri Gross or Joe Rogan? This week we’re learning how with the help of Lifehacker’s own video producer Abu Zafar. Abu recently produced a 3-part video series for Lifehacker called How to Start a Podcast and he joins us this week to talk about some of the podcasting basics he’s learned from experts like Josh Clarke (Stuff You Should Know), Misha Euceph (Tell Them I Am), and Roman Mars (99% Invisible). When Abu isn’t busy crafting snappy how-to videos for Lifehacker, he moonlights as a host and producer of his very own podcast network, Lore Party. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-change-your-bosss-mind<![CDATA[How To Change Your Boss's Mind]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613194834/0/lifehackeraustralia~How-To-Change-Your-Bosss-Mind A lot of advice about persuasion assumes a relatively equal power dynamic. But sometimes you need to persuade someone higher up than you in a hierarchy: your boss, their boss, a project leader. For that you need four specific strategies: focus on common goals, get to a neutral space, let them build your case with you, and know your next steps. This approach is effective in a workplace, or in any hierarchical organisation, as long as the participants have some common ground to build on. More »
    
]]> Nick Douglashttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-change-your-bosss-mindTue, 17 Dec 2019 14:45:00 +1100 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_k-small/kpxbw3ekrfkdsnaii4er.jpg A lot of advice about persuasion assumes a relatively equal power dynamic. But sometimes you need to persuade someone higher up than you in a hierarchy: your boss, their boss, a project leader. For that you need four specific strategies: focus on common goals, get to a neutral space, let them build your case with you, and know your next steps. This approach is effective in a workplace, or in any hierarchical organisation, as long as the participants have some common ground to build on. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/android-chat-and-rcs-messaging-what-does-it-all-mean<![CDATA[RCS Messaging: What Aussie Android Users Need To Know]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613223854/0/lifehackeraustralia~RCS-Messaging-What-Aussie-Android-Users-Need-To-Know Google is finally rolling out its advanced text messaging feature, Chat, after being in the works for a few years. While it might sound like a reach, it has the potential to revolutionise the way we communicate via messaging. Let's explain why. More »
    
]]> Sarah Basfordhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/android-chat-and-rcs-messaging-what-does-it-all-meanTue, 17 Dec 2019 14:30:03 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/11/rcsmessaging-208x116.jpg Google is finally rolling out its advanced text messaging feature, Chat, after being in the works for a few years. While it might sound like a reach, it has the potential to revolutionise the way we communicate via messaging. Let's explain why. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/cheap-mobile-plans-with-lots-of-data<![CDATA[The Best SIM Plans With Heaps Of Data Under $50]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613141310/0/lifehackeraustralia~The-Best-SIM-Plans-With-Heaps-Of-Data-Under We live in a world where mobile internet is almost as common as breathing and if you're not in a Wi-Fi zone, you're gonna need some data. With the new decade coming up, it's a good time to take a look at what you're paying for your data and consider switching it up. Here are some alternatives to consider - all of which provide at least 50GB for under $50 a month. More »
    
]]> Sarah Basfordhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/cheap-mobile-plans-with-lots-of-dataTue, 17 Dec 2019 14:15:14 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/12/Baby-Yoda-phone-208x116.jpg We live in a world where mobile internet is almost as common as breathing and if you're not in a Wi-Fi zone, you're gonna need some data. With the new decade coming up, it's a good time to take a look at what you're paying for your data and consider switching it up. Here are some alternatives to consider - all of which provide at least 50GB for under $50 a month. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-use-googles-new-food-delivery-tool<![CDATA[How To Use Google's New Food Ordering Tool]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613221592/0/lifehackeraustralia~How-To-Use-Googles-New-Food-Ordering-Tool Google Australia has announced it's making its entrance into the food delivery scene. Now you'll be able to order food directly through Google Maps or Google Search. Yes, it's a bit strange so let's walk you through it. More »
    
]]> Sarah Basfordhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-use-googles-new-food-delivery-toolTue, 17 Dec 2019 14:00:17 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/02/pizza-yummo-208x116.jpg Google Australia has announced it's making its entrance into the food delivery scene. Now you'll be able to order food directly through Google Maps or Google Search. Yes, it's a bit strange so let's walk you through it. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-long-will-it-take-for-your-christmas-gifts-to-ship<![CDATA[Australian Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/612459858/0/lifehackeraustralia~Australian-Christmas-Delivery-CutOff-Dates We're less than a week out from Christmas. If you're still waiting for online deliveries to arrive, it's time to start panicking. At this time of year, postal and delivery services are working at capacity which can lead to longer than expected delivery times. With that in mind, here are the delivery and lead times for some of the main shopping sites and retailers around Australia. Best of luck! More »
    
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-long-will-it-take-for-your-christmas-gifts-to-shipTue, 17 Dec 2019 13:45:30 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2016/07/iStock_86755497_MEDIUM-208x116.jpg We're less than a week out from Christmas. If you're still waiting for online deliveries to arrive, it's time to start panicking. At this time of year, postal and delivery services are working at capacity which can lead to longer than expected delivery times. With that in mind, here are the delivery and lead times for some of the main shopping sites and retailers around Australia. Best of luck! More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/first-home-loan-deposit-scheme-what-buyers-need-to-know<![CDATA[First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: What Buyers Need To Know]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613220952/0/lifehackeraustralia~First-Home-Loan-Deposit-Scheme-What-Buyers-Need-To-Know Last week, the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC), a department created to manage the government’s new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS), announced that 27 lenders had been approved to provide guaranteed home loans to First Home Buyers (FHBs). More »
    
]]> Rachel Wastellhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/first-home-loan-deposit-scheme-what-buyers-need-to-knowTue, 17 Dec 2019 13:30:50 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/07/iStock-874810786-208x116.jpg Last week, the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC), a department created to manage the government’s new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS), announced that 27 lenders had been approved to provide guaranteed home loans to First Home Buyers (FHBs). More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-transition-to-working-from-home<![CDATA[How To Transition To Working From Home]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613198858/0/lifehackeraustralia~How-To-Transition-To-Working-From-Home There are lots of reasons you might want to start working from your home, after you’ve become a parent. The commute is eating up too much of your day; you want to move to be closer to extended family but you want to take your job with you; or you simply crave the additional flexibility that working from home can provide. More »
    
]]> Meghan Moravcik Walberthttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/how-to-transition-to-working-from-homeTue, 17 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +1100 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_k-small/t04gu2vhotixztepntlh.jpg There are lots of reasons you might want to start working from your home, after you’ve become a parent. The commute is eating up too much of your day; you want to move to be closer to extended family but you want to take your job with you; or you simply crave the additional flexibility that working from home can provide. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/functional-fashion<![CDATA[3 Ways To Make Your Fashion More Functional]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613216900/0/lifehackeraustralia~Ways-To-Make-Your-Fashion-More-Functional Fashion is many things to many people — it's a means of expression, a way to showcase your personality and, chiefly, unless you live somewhere particularly open-minded, it serves to cover you when you're roaming about in public. More »
    
]]> Steph Panecasiohttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/functional-fashionTue, 17 Dec 2019 12:45:07 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/11/BOSE-LEAD-LH-208x116.jpg Fashion is many things to many people — it's a means of expression, a way to showcase your personality and, chiefly, unless you live somewhere particularly open-minded, it serves to cover you when you're roaming about in public. More »
    
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/5-small-lifestyle-changes-that-could-help-a-child-in-need<![CDATA[5 Small Lifestyle Changes That Could Help A Child In Need]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/613136200/0/lifehackeraustralia~Small-Lifestyle-Changes-That-Could-Help-A-Child-In-Need If you've ever wondered about sponsoring a child but weren't sure if you could afford it - I'm here to tell you, you can. When you sponsor a child through World Vision it only takes 48 of your dollars each month to change lives. More »
    
]]> Kassia Byrneshttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/12/5-small-lifestyle-changes-that-could-help-a-child-in-needTue, 17 Dec 2019 12:30:58 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2019/12/Coffee-Cuo-208x116.jpg If you've ever wondered about sponsoring a child but weren't sure if you could afford it - I'm here to tell you, you can. When you sponsor a child through World Vision it only takes 48 of your dollars each month to change lives. More »
    
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