Issue 4, 2024

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Letter From The Ed
One of my many favourite things about being a grandparent is bedtime stories. There are so many fabulous children’s characters that weren’t around when I was a kid. Peppa Pig, for example. And the Mr Men books, which didn’t start until the early 1970
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It’s Your Life!
My grandchildren, cousins Indi and Xavie, jumping the waves at Darlington Park. Ros Mayes, Eumundi, Qld Lola the French Bulldog is a poser – so much personality hides behind those innocent eyes! Josh Cording, Northam, WA Mr. Pickles and Belle gett
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Friends Made Me Fit!
Georgie Owens, 42, Kippa-Ring, Qld Cycling around the yard, I couldn’t keep the grin off my face. ‘I love this bike, Mummy,’ I said happily. It was my fourth birthday and the pink BMX was a gift from my parents, Julie and Bob. Suddenly, however, my
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Dad Kept Me Captive For 30 Years
Katy Morgan-Davies, 41 Peering through the window, I spied birthday balloons and kids running around laughing. They looked around my age – about five years old. ‘Evil fascist agents!’ hissed the man I lived with, Aravindan Balakrishnan, then 47, dra
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Scarred By A Holiday Treat
Elena Saenko, 39, Melbourne, Vic Strolling around the night markets, my boys Luke, then eight, and Adrian, six, squealed excitedly. ‘Mum, there’s the tattoo man,’ they hollered. It was July 2022, and we were in Nusa Dua, Bali. After a few amazing da
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Learning A Lesson
Hayley, 27, Dubbo, NSW* Mum heard my shaky voice on the phone, and knew something was wrong. ‘He’s done it again, hasn’t he?’ she asked. I burst into tears. ‘You don’t have to put up with it,’ she said. ‘Why don’t you and Ryan move in with me? I’ve
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Rockstar Roo!
It’s dubbed the funniest photo competition in the world, and we can see why! A ballerina otter, an enchanted turtle and a laid-back monkey are some of the hilarious characters featured in the latest ComedyWildlife Photography Awards. The panel has ju
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Miracle Maverick ‘He Has 20 Minutes To Live
Courtney Matulis, 36, Mornington Peninsula, Vic Tying the knot in April 2014, my husband Rhys and I couldn’t wait to start a family. ‘You’re going to be the best dad,’ I told my hubby. But after eight years of trying with no luck, we began seeing a
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Summer Bowls
For a change, replace oyster sauce with hoisin or char siu sauce. Instead of shredding the lettuce, serve mince mixture in trimmed lettuce leaves. Shredded roast chicken meat is available from the deli counter of major supermarkets, or buy a hot roas
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Fresh Corn
Chorizo, chicken and dressing can be prepared up to several hours ahead. Keep, covered separately, in the fridge. Fritters can also be served cold. Try packing them in a lunch box with a salad for a tasty school or office lunch. tray lined with absor
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This Week We’re Loving...
Pavlova base can be made a day ahead. Keep in the cooled oven or place in an airtight container. Any fresh or canned fruit can be used on top.
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Is The Age Gap Too Big?
My daughter is 23 and dating a man who’s 46. We haven’t met him but she’s besotted and says she wants to marry him. He buys her nice things and takes her to places she can’t afford, so I’m worried she’s just enjoying his money and she’ll regret this
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Making money Online
Buy loose items and save. Choice did some research and found when it comes to supermarket foods like fruit and veg, deli meats and seafood, loose items are cheaper than prepackaged items 48 per cent of the time. There’s enough of a variable to make i
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Brain Waves
Before travelling, take a picture of your passport and send it to your own email. Then if anything happens when away, you have the details you need on your phone. Clare Frank, Perth, WA To get rid of the smell of fresh paint, simply cut an onion in
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Lost In The Bush For Two Nights!
Michelle Melbourne, 54, Nanango, Qld Hopping into the car with my daughter, Nikita, 37, I pulled out of our driveway. It was June 23, 2023, and we were heading to Seven Mile Diggings – an abandoned gold mine and fossicking area. I’d celebrated my 54
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Inside The Minds Of Murderers
Jana Monroe, 69 My police captain grunted. ‘I’ve applied to the FBI,’ I said. ‘I’ll bet you 15 bucks you don’t get in,’ he laughed, but agreed to write me a letter of recommendation. He wasn’t the first to suggest that, as a woman, it was unlikely I’
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Elsie’s Orange Army
Margaret Pearce, 79, Tuggerawong, NSW My name is Oana McBride,’ the lady standing in front of me said. ‘And I’m here to ask Lions to help me build a palliative care facility on the Central Coast.’ It was 2012 and I was hosting a symposium in my role
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I’ve Got A Golden Ticket
Shannon Board, 39, Portland, Vic Mummy, can I have a bedtime story?’ four-yearold Willow asked, as I tucked her into bed. My husband, Graham, 39, and I had read to all our kids – Madalen, 18, two sets of twins Xavier and Noah, 16, and Connor and Jax
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5 to 9
Whether you’re a natural blonde, brunette, redhead, or a combination, it all comes down to the melanin in our hair. The more eumelanin you have, the darker your hair will be, while pheomelanin gives your hair a reddish tinge. As we get older, our hai
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ASK THE Doctor
A No you don’t. Women often worry about this, but your gynaecologist will be fine to operate while you have your period. If your periods are very heavy, I’m sure you would rather get this done sooner rather than later. A Speak to your pharmacist abou
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Walking For The Blind
Charlie Hughes, 33, South Burnett, Qld Go, Broncos!’ I yelled at the TV. A huge Brisbane Broncos rugby league fan, I loved watching them play. I also loved playing cricket with my mates. At 30, life was good. I’d been working as a timber stacker at
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Hoodwinked!
Kathy slipped the family photos into drawers. She’d make sure they were all back in place before the owners returned. The small dog at her feet barked, so she patted him. ‘No spilling my secret, okay, Reggie?’ A knock on the door signalled Anthony’s
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I Quit My Job To Hunt Ghosts
Amy Waine, Adelaide, SA Opening my eyes, I was startled to see a little girl staring at me. Has she wandered in off the street? I panicked. But when she vanished I realised I’d seen a ghost. Fascinated, I researched haunted places and began blogging
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Is Your Child Psychic?
We all have it to some degree. After all, we are spiritual beings having a human experience. Many young children (aged two to five) experience at least one of the things I’ve listed below as signs. And it often freaks parents out! Don’t panic. It’s n
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Your Stars
Show how you’re one of the least close-minded signs when faced with left-field approaches to a renovation, relationship flip or body boost. Social interaction not currently your bag? Feel free to RSVP a polite ‘no’ for Sunday. LUCKY NUMBERS 18, 26, 3

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