Issue 48, 2023

that's life

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Letter From The Ed
Ouch! I winced, reading about the DIY disaster suffered by the unlucky hero of our story on page 10 this week. Experienced handyman Stephan was hard at work on his renos when a mishap with a nail gun ended in a helicopter flight to hospital. Amazingl
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It’s Your Life!
My hubby Ray and I surprised our niece Laken and her partner Daniel by turning up in Bali on their first ever trip to Asia (from their home in Malta). It was magical! Leanne Mercieca, Mornington, Vic My mum June, 92 years young, on Cable Beach, Bro
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Our boy’s A Warrior
Nikita Hammant, 28, Morayfield, Qld Putting my then one-year-old bub Anthea down for a nap, I took in the news from the doctor earlier that day. I’d been experiencing headaches and the doctor confirmed I was pregnant after a urine test. My partner L
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‘There’s A Nail In My Eye!'
Stephan Giersberg, 45, Boyup Brook, WA Standing back to admire my handiwork, I smiled. I was renovating my house and my living room was coming on a treat. An experienced handyman, I was always renovating other people’s houses. Now I’d taken three wee
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The Final Photo
It was a crystal clear day when Hakan Aysal and his wife Semra, visited Butterfly Valley in June 2018. Atop a cliff, tourists and locals alike had gathered to enjoy the breathtaking, panoramic views, including the pristine blue waters of Kabak Bay, a
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Outback Murals
Make the most of a seven-night stay in Darwin with sightseeing, meals at Hotel Darwin and Stokes Hill Wharf, and discovering Darwin’s extensive history at the Royal Flying Doctor Service tourist facility. From $839 pp twin share. See ntnow.com.au/to
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Laying A Table Of Love
Carolyn Biram, 55, Torquay, Vic With his head in his hands, my lovely son was in pieces. Tom was just 15. A tall, popular sporty larrikin, usually full of smiles, he was heartbroken. One of his friends, Jo* had died by suicide. ‘There’s nothing you
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Festive Winners Bring A Plate
Cake can be assembled up to four hours ahead. Keep in a cool place. On hot days store in the fridge, and remove 30 minutes before serving. Beetroot and onion can be cooked up to one day ahead. Keep, covered, in an airtight container in the fridge. Re
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Making a Splash
Kylie, 38, Toowoomba, Qld* Summer had arrived early and the kids were desperate to have a splash in the pool. It was a cheap above-ground canvas one, but it still needed a lot of water to fill it up. ‘I’m sorry kids,’ I said. ‘The water bill was mas
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Barbecue Favourites
We used 50g chat potatoes for even cooking. To help potatoes heat through, cover lightly with a sheet of foil. We used Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade and Stir Fry Sauce, available from major supermarkets. Use pre-diced chicken and pre-cut pineapple if sh
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This Week We’re Loving...
If you prefer, make up a 410g packet red velvet cupcakes according to directions to make 12 cupcakes. Cut into quarters and use instead of readymade cakes.
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Going Away For Christmas
Got a problem? Let that’s life! readers help! Here’s what they had to say about this week’s dilemma My family have started discussing Christmas and it’s the same every year. No-one can agree on anything – location, food, presents. I’m already dreadin
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Stay motivated To Save
4 weeks until Christmas I’m experiencing savings fatigue. The motivation to save money again after our wedding drained the coffers has waned and my innerspender is stirring. I’m having to employ emergency tactics to keep my head in the savings game,
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Send Us Your Clever Ideas
Buying bottled water can add up. Turn on the tap – it’s just as good and it’s free. Use refillable bottles when you’re going out. Grace Bradon, Adelaide, SA Clean shirt collar stains by rubbing white chalk into them to absorb any oil. This helps lif
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Everyday Heroes
As a postie in a small town, Kayla Berridge was used to having a chat to locals on her daily delivery route. In January 2022, Kayla noticed that one resident, an unnamed lady in her 80s, hadn’t collected her mail for a few days. ‘I hadn’t seen her in
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Fertility doc was My Bio Dad
Maia Emmons-Boring, 43 Idly browsing online, an ad popped up on my screen. It’s on sale! I thought, excitedly. The ad was for a genealogy DNA testing kit that I’d been keen to try for ages, but as a mum of four kids I really couldn’t justify the cos
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Volunteer Of The Week
4 weeks until Christmas Joan ‘Weenie’ Eastwood, Rawson, Vic All aboard!’ I called, ringing my hand-held bell to let passengers know it was time to take their seats on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway. Gold was discovered in Walhalla, Vic, in 1862 but
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Wild about Honey!
Jessica Locarnini, 49, Melbourne, Vic Holding the wine glass up to the light, I stared at the thick, golden liquid glistening within. Sniffing the delicate aroma, I smiled before dipping in a spoon to taste the delicious sticky, sweet substance. It
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Why It’s Good To Have Gratitude
The average person has this many hair follicles on their head. Studies have shown women are better at detecting tiny differences between some colours, particularly shades of green and yellow. Skip store-bought toppings and try these heart healthy alt
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Ask The Doctor
A Wax should work its way out of your ears naturally, but in some people it builds up. This is usually more common in men or people who have lots of hair in the ear canal. Speak to your pharmacist about drops to soften the wax. If you use these twice
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Silver Linings
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Our Brave Boy’s battle
Samantha Sutton, 35, Gundagai, NSW With his chubby cheeks and light brown hair, my newborn baby Lucas was the image of his dad, Bronson. When we brought Lucas home from hospital in October 2019, our son Callum, eight, loved to rock his baby brother
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Surprise Package
4 weeks until Christmas Make sure she gets the parcel this morning,’ Casey said, speaking into the phone. ‘Don’t worry,’ the man replied. ‘I’ll even get her to sign for it.’ He burst into sinister laughter. Casey massaged his tightt forehead. He stil
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The Woman In The Mirror
Lori Samson, 33, Leura, NSW Browsing around an antique shop one day, I loved seeing so many trinkets from another era. I’d been collecting old wares since I was a little girl and my mum, Susan, took me op-shopping to hunt for things to decorate our
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Which Witch Are You?
We all have a little bit of witch in us – special talents or skills that allow us to bring our own unique magic into the world. Some people are gifted in more than one area with abilities that combine to make up their witchy type. So which witch are
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Your Stars
Taking your time with an unexpected work offer, residential vacancy or foster program is not your style, so why switch to slow-mo mode now? Conflict settles in a relationship when a Christmas compromise is made. LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 10, 26 You aren’t no

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