Daniel Johnson is a digital producer and reporter for ABC Lifestyle, based on the Gold Coast. He is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years' experience and has previously worked at The Examiner, in Launceston, InQueensland, and in a variety of roles at The Courier-Mail.
Do you ever feel unmotivated, unfocused or low on energy at work? One solution is to take regular short breaks — and use them as well as you can.
Looking for some fresh ideas for what to include in your children's lunch boxes? We have you covered with these nutritious and tasty options from Heidi Sze.
From homemade wagon wheels and white chocolate tart to vegan lemon poppyseed cake, these desserts will impress at your next dinner party or social event.
From slow-roasted lamb shoulder to upside-down roast chicken and pork with perfect crackling, let your oven do the heavy lifting with these classic comfort meals.
When it comes to taking time off work for your own personal illness or injury, you probably have some idea of what your entitlements are. But when it comes to needing time off to care for others, you may be more unsure of your rights.
From pot pie to tray bakes and sticky maple wings, here are five of our most popular chicken recipes.
From a hearty beef and veggie blend to chicken and vegetarian options, these are some of our favourite stew recipes for cosy nights in.
If you are looking to trim your household food budget, lower-cost cuts of meat could be a good place to start. Here are some tips on what to look for and how to cook them.
People employed on a permanent basis in Australia are entitled to 10 days' paid personal leave a year to help navigate illness, caring responsibilities, or family emergencies. But what are the different types of personal leave and when can you use them?
Looking for new soup recipes as the weather cools? From minestrone to hot and sour dumplings, we have you covered.
Looking for tasty, hassle-free seafood meals to add to your menu? Here are some of our favourites, from prawn pasta and tuna mornay to baked salmon and tuna cakes.
With rising fuel prices adding additional financial stress to household living costs, what are your rights when it comes to working from home — and what are the best ways to approach your employer about flexible work arrangements?
Our recent stories about attracting native fauna to gardens and feeding wild birds resonated strongly. Here is how some Australians interact with wildlife in their local areas.
Many of us love interacting with and feeding wild birds, but experts say giving them the wrong types of food can do more harm than good.
Looking to add some more vegetarian dishes to your weekly rotation? We have you covered with these five recipes that are perfect for meat-free Mondays.
With Australian households now holding an average of 3.7 digital entertainment subscriptions each, doing an audit on what you're using and whether it's providing value can be a good place to start when looking to cut costs.
From chargrilled beef patties and beer-battered fish to vegetarian parmigiana and cheeseburger tray bake, we have burgers to suit all tastes and diets.
There are simple things we can all do to encourage more native wildlife to our gardens, backyards, balconies and shared spaces.
These young people are using sunrises and sunsets to create connection, build friendships and fight the war against loneliness.
We asked two experts for their advice on the etiquette of leaving a social gathering without notice and the best approaches to take if you do need to depart suddenly.
As a writer, singer, comedian, podcaster, author and single mum, Em Rusciano has become accustomed to navigating a chaotic life. The self-described "maximalist power queen" shares how she unwinds and how her approach to life has changed since going through perimenopause and being diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
Lily Allen has dropped her first album in seven years and it is... revealing. We asked Australian artists about turning pain into power, and why break-up songs resonate so deeply with fans.
If you're worried about microplastics, is it safe to wash plastic containers and other utensils in the dishwasher, given the use of heat and detergents? We asked two experts.
Windows and fly screens are often the first things we see when we walk into a home, but rarely at the top of the spring-cleaning to-do list. Experts share their tips on the easiest and most effective ways to clean them.
As a touring musician, producer, DJ, podcaster, father and husband, Ben Lee is no stranger to multitasking. He shares how he has learnt to delegate and create more space for creativity.
