The Filter is two! 31 things we loved this year, from cloud-like duvets to the perfect running shoe

Whether it’s a super-glowy serum or a cult gardening tool, here are our writers’ favourite buys from the past year

My relationship with food was broken. Then I killed my own dinner

For years, eating was something to control, fear or regret. After I hunted my first deer, I started to see fat, hunger and my own body in a different light

Cheaper chips and melty mint slices: I try making five common ultra-processed foods from scratch – without the additives

UPFs are regarded as cheaper and faster than homemade dishes – but how much time and money will it cost to make alternatives?

As my husband’s carer, I sometimes need a break – finding respite care in Australia shouldn’t be this difficult

Arranging a short stay for my husband in an aged care facility shouldn’t take dozens of calls, emails and an interstate operation involving friends

A buckwheat pillow and a 10lb blanket: what you loved most in September

Plus: a dog-training hack, ice-cream makers and a really heavy blanket

Tell us: what’s in your packed lunch?

If you take lunch into work, is a sandwich, salad, soup or something else? We’re looking for the healthiest, best-value ideas

Water your plants and get an eye mask: 48 life rules every student – and adult – needs to know

If you’re a fresher, this may be the first time you’ve ever lived away from home. So how should you socialise, feed yourself and look after your health?

A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?

Can blending these popular fruits in a smoothie adversely affect the berries’ nutritional benefits? Experts weigh in

The sleeping x eating secret: 15 ways to better rest, a healthier diet – and a happier life

We all know tiredness can lead to hunger, and vice versa. But there are so many other ways our habits in these areas are linked. Here are some easy tweaks to help us feel properly refreshed

‘It exists only for pleasure’: does ice-cream have a future in the age of wellness fads and weight-loss drugs?

As fitness-conscious consumers turn away from processed foods, the industry is scrambling for new ideas, including nutrient-rich lollies and protein-packed tubs. Will they take the fun out of this summer treat?