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Jess Pierce, 44, Ipswich, Qld Watching my daughter, Savana, six, twirl around, her smile lit up the room. My girl had always loved performing, and my partner, Stephen, 33, and Savana’s siblings – Chloe, 24, Jordan, 21, Andrew, 18, Rylee, 10, Maison,

Jodie, 25, Brisbane, Qld* Luke smiled and passed me a drink. He got better looking each time we met. ‘So, when do you go back to the mine?’ I sighed. ‘Tomorrow, so let’s make a night of it,’ he grinned. Luke had been my best friend since primary scho

As my friend, Lauren, painted my nails, my phone lit up. It was a Facebook message from a girl I didn’t know, named Anais Bordier. Clicking on her profile picture, I got shivers. She had dark brown hair and a beaming smile – and she looked just like

Daniel Gill, 14, and Robert Fuller, 15, were troubled teenagers who had fallen under the influence of a convicted drug dealer. The man exposed the boys to drugs and weapons, and allowed them to watch violent movies at his home. In January 1998, after

Window cleaner can cut through grease. Spray greasy appliances in the kitchen, and leave for a few minutes before wiping away with a damp cloth. Fiona Gordon, Chermside, Qld Put your pet’s water bowl underneath a dripping tap to save water. Amber Rei

Home cooked never tasted SO good! You’ll need 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken for this recipe. To spice it up, add 2 tblsps of hot curry powder. SERVES 4-6 PREP AND COOK: 45 MINS 1 large barbecued chicken1 large onion, finely chopped1 tblsp ginger

Got a problem? Let that’s life! readers help! Here’s what they had to say about this week’s dilemma You all have been invited to your son’s wedding. Respect what he wants and who he wants to attend. Dorothy Kirby Go to the church, wish them well, whe

SERVES 6-8 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 10 MINS 16 sheets filo pastry100g butter, melted2 tblsps finely grated parmesanTzatziki, lemon wedges and Greek salad, to serve 1 bunch silverbeet (1.2kg), stems discarded, leaves washed and shredded1 tblsp olive oil

Iced muffins can be made up to three days ahead. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Try replacing lemon rind and juice with orange, for a change. MAKES 12 PREP AND COOK: 35 MINS ½ cup Greek yoghurt¼ cup milk1 tblsp poppy seeds1¾ cups sel

Nikki Chapple, 49, Brisbane, Qld Cradling the black, white and ginger kitten in my hands, I could hardly believe how small she was. ‘If only you could tell us what you’ve been through baby girl,’ I whispered. Weighing less than 300 grams, little Lulu

As you get older, those times when you hear someone’s age and think, how did that happen? occur way more often. Just the other week, I ran into an old work friend and asked after her two kids. ‘They’re doing great,’ she said, then proceeded to tell m

Lorraine Tuckett, 80, Leeton, NSW Sitting by myself at home, I felt another pang of sadness. Life’s never going to be the same without him, I thought. I’d just lost my beloved husband, Jim, 79, after 60 years of blissful marriage. For the first time

Having kids and dogs, antibacterial wipes certainly come in handy every day. I’m not a fan of paying $10 for a 120 pack, though. Making my own was easy! Taking a 3-ply, 60-sheet roll of paper towel ($4 for a four pack), I cut it in half to make two s

While not all germs are harmful, some can make us seriously ill. But which remedies work and which aren’t worth the worry? Dr Ronald McCoy, from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, clears up the confusion. FALSE: A UK study found t

Mike Martin, 74, Coffs Harbour, NSW Dad, can I help you check the oil?’ my daughter Heather, then 13, asked. ‘Of course,’ I replied. ‘So what you do is look at the dipstick…’ Heather loved cars. ‘I want to be a mechanic when I leave school, Dad,’ she

Q Years ago, I suffered badly with anxiety and was on high doses of Valium for several years in my 20s. Coming off it was worse than the anxiety. I never ever want to go down that route again, but I can feel the symptoms of anxiety coming back. Even

Tote bags usually feature an open top and have few or no pockets. So a great idea to keep your belongings organised and untangled is to buy small canvas make-up style bags and place them inside your bag. It’s handy to have one small bag for make-up,

Formulated with avocado and shea butter, this hand cream nourishes, softens and protects drv skin. This fruity concoction will leave your hands smelling absolutely divine. Think of a tropical cocktail of guava, lychees and berries. With a scent remin

Cayla Dengate, 35, Sydney, NSW After one final push in the birthing pool, my daughter, Cali, was out. ‘She’s a mini you!’ my husband, Matt, gushed. Feeding her for the first time, Cali latched on perfectly. But breastfeeding her at home a few days la

Tightening her grip on the handlebars, Rachel cycled faster, leaving thoughts of Rod behind. She knew she should be over him by now. Her wheels whirred as she sped along the road. When she crested the hill, the sound of her tyres seemed to echo. As R

At just six years old, Paige Tobin is a skateboarding sensation! With over 246,000 followers on Instagram, this little legend dons her leopard print helmet and flips around the skatepark. Discovering her mum’s old skateboard at just two, Paige now ta

Make a caterpillar family out of pegs and pompoms ✔ Wooden pegs ✔ Mini wooden pegs ✔ Assorted pompoms ✔ Small goggle eyes ✔ Chenille sticks, black ✔ Hot glue gun 1 Cut black chenille sticks into smaller pieces to go across the peg and create legs for

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