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5 Kitchen Flooring Trends That Are Dominating Spaces in 2026 as Design Experts Pivot to Styles That Embrace Softness, Warmth, and Character

From natural finishes and characterful textures, the latest trends prove that in 2026, it's what's underfoot that sets the tone for the kitchen space

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Singer Cat Burns’ kitchen proves that bold is better - her chosen tile design continues to be a big trend in 2026

Earthy hues are the way forward this year

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Murderer who killed mother could be out of jail sooner

A man who shot dead his 81-year-old mother has successfully appealed his 30-year jail term, with three judges finding it was manifestly excessive.

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3 Kitchen Tile Colors Experts Say You Should Avoid If You Want Your Space to Be Timeless and Stylish

Your kitchen tiles don't just play an aesthetic role; they also affect the practicality of your design — these are the ones experts say to avoid

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The Modern Farmhouse Aesthetic Comes Back Every Year, but Meg Ryan's Strategic Textures and Curated Accessories Make It Feel Thoroughly Fresh

Cool but somehow cozy, Meg's monochromatic space reshaped how I see the modern farmhouse style – I thought this look was uninspiring, until now

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‘Calming but confident’ – forget marble, onyx tiles are the luxe tile trend appearing in the most stylish homes this year

Elevating your home has never been easier, thanks to this soothing stone

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Sorry, but neutral tiles look downright boring in the face of Diane Keaton's kitchen – her vintage pieces tap into this eclectic trend

The actress's love for all things California led to a 'scavenger hunt for vintage tiles' – they create the most vibrant, personal kitchen I've ever seen

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Outdoor tiles are the versatile and stylish alternative to paving slabs – how to use them to transform your garden this summer

Elevating your garden has never been easier

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Mother convicted over forced marriage loses appeal

A woman who was convicted of forcing her daughter to marry the man who would later kill her has lost an appeal against her three-year jail term.

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Looking for kitchen colour inspiration? Look no further than Clodagh McKenna's joyful honey-toned space

The TV chef has truly mastered the art of embracing colour

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Tile murals are the designer-approved way to elevate a kitchen backsplash – here's how to make this revived feature feel on-trend in 2025

Striking and stylish, this is your sign to make a tile mural backsplash the star of your kitchen

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Son jailed for mum's murder believes it was justified

Paul Cohrs has been jailed for 30 years for murdering his mother after fatally shooting his brother in a different state over a family business feud.

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'Tried to wake her up': 4yo boy finds great gran's body

A four-year-old boy has described how he found his great-grandmother covered in blood after his grandfather shot her dead.

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Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

A former scout leader has been cleared of a child sex abuse charge dating back to the 1970s after doubt was cast over evidence heard at trial.

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Adrian Basham sentenced to life in prison for 'heinous' murder of wife Samantha Fraser

Adrian James Basham, who staged his estranged wife's murder as a suicide in what a Victorian judge describes as "the ultimate act of family violence", is sentenced to life in prison.

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Man jailed for life for savage murder of estranged wife

A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his estranged wife Samantha Fraser, who was due to give evidence against him in a rape case a week later.

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Convicted ex-wife killer claims innocence

Adrian Basham continues to maintain his innocence despite being convicted of murdering his estranged wife Samantha Fraser earlier this year.

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Adrian Basham, convicted of murder of wife Samantha Fraser, faces pre-sentencing hearing

The daughters of Samantha Fraser, who was killed by her husband who then staged her death as a suicide, give victim impact statements at a pre-sentencing hearing for their estranged father.

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Porsche driver Pusey in new bail bid

Porsche driver Richard Pusey has applied for bail in the Victorian Supreme Court after allegedly sending graphic photos of the 2020 Eastern Freeway crash.

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Man admits role in Vic teen's brawl death

Taataa Tafa has admitted his role in a violent brawl, that led to the death of 15-year-old Solomone Taufeulungaki in June 2020.

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Ex-deputy mayor Paul Cohrs, accused of murdering mother, rejects drug treatment at fitness hearing

Paul Cohrs, 62, represents himself at a fitness hearing in the Supreme Court of Victoria where two forensic psychiatrists say he has "a number of persecutory delusions".

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Killer's jail term too short, court told

A man who shot dead his childhood friend should receive a tougher jail term, Victoria's Court of Appeal has heard.

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