Issue 42, 2023

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Letter From The Ed
I like to think I do my best to recycle and re-use. I make sure to separate my plastics, tins and paper, and will stitch up a clothing tear if I can. But our waste warrior Belinda Chellingworth, who shares her incredible efforts on p60, makes my atte
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It’s Your Life!
Cheeky one-year-old Boston has a smile that lights up our days! Vanessa Scherma, Craigieburn, Vic My gorgeous girl Claudia, four, practising to be a doctor. Heidi Laugesen, Geilston Bay, Tas HOW TO WIN... This image is from the film Fast and Furiou
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I Pursued A Killer
Hedley Thomas, 56, Brisbane, Qld AUSSIE REAL LIFE Dad, why are you going to so much effort?’ my son Alexander, then 18, asked, as we trawled through cobweb-strewn boxes filled with paperwork. ‘It’s powerfully important,’ I told him. In the last box
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Our Sweet Girls Were Conjoined
Sandy Fuller, 31 Dressing my toddler, Emilia, then one, in a cute tee with Big sister printed across the front, I got her to run into the living room. ‘No way!’ my hubby, Jesse, then 30, said in disbelief. ‘We’re pregnant,’ I gushed, waving my posit
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Two minutes to Save Our Lives!
Michelle Yeates, 45, Maida Vale, WA Looking out the window, I admired the picturesque scenery below as I few my four-seat plane. ‘Look at the beautiful blue water,’ I pointed out to my son Jacob, 15, who was in the front passenger seat and my boy Lu
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Surprise Guest
Some might say their big day isn’t complete without something borrowed and something blue. But for Tara and Adam, it was a llama! The bride’s mum decided to surprise her girl with the woolly groomsman. The well-mannered llama named J donned a dapper
that's life4 min readDiet & Nutrition
Rock Bottom To New Beginnings
AUSSIE REAL LIFE Maddie Mortimer, 34, Goondiwindi, Qld Closing the front door behind me, sweat dripped down my forehead. ‘I’m not hungry after my run,’ I yelled to my mum, Carol, my dad, Warren, and my younger sister Tyler, 11, as they tucked into
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Meat-free & Delicious
To keep bean sprouts fresh for longer, remove from the bag and place in an airtight container. Pour in enough cold water to completely cover sprouts. Cover with lid and refrigerate for up to five days, draining and replacing water daily. Drain well a
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Digging for Gold
Julie, 44, Ballarat, Vic* As a child, I often went gold panning with Dad. ‘One day we’ll find a big nugget and be rich,’ he’d say, winking. We never did find ‘the big one’ but we found enough little ones to keep us going. And more importantly, we ha
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Is Her New Man A Scammer?
Let her know you’re thrilled if she’s found a wonderful man. But ask her to tell you if any red flags occur. If he asks for money, refuses to have a video call, or makes plans to travel to see her, but then has delays that cost money to fix. But supp
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Cash vs Card
I recently paid cash for a purchase at a corner store and the young girl behind the counter was surprised. ‘Oh, you have actual money,’ she said to me, looking as though I’d handed her a gold doubloon from the 17th century. I understand her reaction.
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Brain Waves
SEND US YOUR CLEVER IDEAS Write use-by dates clearly on your food products in the pantry with a marker. That way you’ll be less likely to miss the date, and won’t need to throw things away. Rach Medlow, Devonport, Tas For a smoother experience when
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Truckies To The Rescue!
Katherine Johnson, 42, Hamilton, NZ The mag with heart Ollie, your truck some school. Having trouble magazine’s making mates, I worried arrived!’ I sang about his loneliness. out to my So with Ollie’s eighth youngest, then seven, as birthday approa
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Criminal Couples
When former beauty queen Priscila Guevara, 29, checked into Spain’s Atrio Restaurante Hotel in October 2021, it was the fourth time she’d stayed at the prestigious venue. Her boyfriend, Constantin Dumitru, 47, joined the Miss Earth Mexico contestant
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My Rubbish Fits In A Tupperware!
Belinda Chellingworth, 39, Sydney, NSW Staringat the mountain of used betting slips in the bin, I sighed. It was 2000 and, aged 20 and working as a barmaid at the local pub part time, I hated to see reams of paper going into landfill. Digging my han
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Volunteer Of The Week
I’m going to be running an op shop that will support people like me who have a disability,’ my friend Audrey told me one day. In the early ’80s, she’d been in a bad motor vehicle accident resulting in partial paralysis. Now Audrey had been appointed
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Living Well
Health experts say they’ve noticed an increase in meat allergies, which has been linked to a spike in tick numbers due to recent wet weather. Mammalian meat allergy (MMA) is a reaction that some people experience after they are bitten by ticks, which
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My Intuition Saved My Life
Kathryn Elliott, 50, Melbourne, Vic Chugging back my beer, my mates cheered. I was in my late teens and loved a tipple or two. Throughout my 20s and 30s, my drinking didn’t slow down. It just made me feel good. And when I first met my hubby, Paul, t
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The Cold Shoulder
She glanced over her shoulder into the mirror, studying her deep crimson top one last time. The matching lipstick and nail polish pleased her – although she was sure Leo would hardly notice. Just then, a key fumbled in the lock and the door flew open
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My Neighbours Are Ghosts
Sally May, 49, Walhalla, Vic Shortly after my husband and I moved into our new home with our two kids, Annalise, then 10, and Brandon, two, Brandon started talking to people the rest of us couldn’t see. ‘No, I told you to wait – I’ll come up in a mi
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Anima L Spirit Messengers
Michelle De Angelis The spirit world will often use animals as a sign. If you’ve been thinking about a loved one or you’ve been missing them or having a tough time, they’ll let you know they’re around by sending an animal messenger. Accept the messag
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Your Stars
Open up to the amazing possibilities being presented. Embracing suggestions for an activity, application or adoption is tagged to bring extra happiness. Check for roadblocks before locking in a date or trip. LUCKY NUMBERS 11, 27, 33 A small shift i
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The truth Is Out There!
Anthony Goodall, 36, Gladstone, Qld The BEST AUSSIE real-life Bursting into my room one night, my dad Trevor was so excited. ‘I’ve just seen a UFO!’ he said, explaining he’d seen a ‘weird shooting star’ which had darted behind one star, then another

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