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    Letter From The Ed
    What do you want to be when you grow up?’ It’s a question kids hear a lot, and I’d love to know how often little ones actually follow their childhood dreams. Silva McLeod, who shares her uplifting story with us this week (page 14), achieved hers agai
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    Scarecrow Fair
    Scarecrows have been dotting the Channel Highway to Hobart’s south on fences, in paddocks and up trees. To celebrate 26 years of this annual festival, quirky sculptures have been livening up the Middleton community, as locals transformed everyday jun
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    Is Coffee Okay When Pregnant?
    Q My daughter has always been a big coffee drinker and we have never given it much thought – until last weekend, when she told us she’s pregnant. We notice she hasn’t cut back on coffee at all, and when I challenged her she became quite angry and tol
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    Elephant Yoga
    Meet Tess, the 40-year-old elephant who can do a handstand! Houston Zoo, home to 12 Asian elephants, has added yoga to their care program. Mimicking movements the pachyderms would make in the wild, for up to five minutes a day, zookeepers encourage t
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    Our boy Was Yellow
    Louise Schiller, 42, Morgan, SA Sharing my first cuddle with my baby Anthony, I was besotted. ‘You’re beautiful,’ I told him. It was December 2018, and my husband Cameron, then 43, and I were elated to be first-time parents. However at eight weeks o
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    Invest in The Best
    Great for both the office and weekends, wide-legged pants are a timeless option. Consider belting a mid or high waist pair to flatter your waist. $75.95 Zara pants zara.com/au Shop soft knits carefully this season and make sure you’re splurging on
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    Tasty Bakes ’N’ Burgers
    You can replace Cajun spice blend with Portuguese chicken or roast chicken seasoning, if you prefer. Burger sauce can be replaced with chipotle or garlic aioli. Toast cut side of rolls for 30 seconds to 1 minute on barbecue plate just before assembli
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    Anzac Day Sweet Treats
    If you like crisp Anzac biscuits rather than chewy ones, cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes. Biscuits can be made up to one week ahead. Store in an airtight container. For a change, replace apple slices with canned peach or pear slices. Loaf can be ma
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    Afraid To Ask?
    Q Sadly, my husband has lost his libido. It has taken weeks for me to persuade him to see our GP about this. Among other things, our doctor wants to check his testosterone levels and wants him to have a blood test between 8am and 11am. My husband is
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    Which Sea Creature Are You?
    Answer the following and add up your score to find out your aquatic character and what it means. Let’s make a splash! A A tranquil beach with crystal-clear waters B A bustling city with lots of activities C An off-the-beaten-path location D A cosy c
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    Masthead
    Features editor Beth Young Deputy features editor Amber Wemyss Senior writer Lisa Brookman Feature writer Claudia Siron Feature writer Lizzy Dimopoulos Senior copy editor Jude Durrant Copy editor Mari Gibson Food editor Karen Buckley Art dire
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    What We’re...
    Listening to She’s on the money – podcast I never thought I’d enjoy podcasts about taxes or investments, but here we are! Qualified financial advisor Victoria Devine delivers important and inspiring money tips in a realistic, palatable and entertain
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    Dinner time Danger
    Aimee da Cuñha, 33, Perth, WA As I prepared dinner, my two-year-old daughter, Hailey, danced around the kitchen island, waving her toy sword in the air. It was June 2023, and Hailey was always keeping me, my partner Justin, 33, and her older sibling
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    Shock Discoveries!
    The BEST real-life stories Just six months after Nick and Tylee Waters met they got engaged, then married during the pandemic. The happy couple shared regular insights into their lives on social media. But one of their videos posted in July 2023 went
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    That’s a Ca$h-Ta$trophe!
    Waiting patiently in line, I was at our small town’s only bank to cash a cheque for $100. I didn’t recognise the new young teller, but watching him count out the notes, I realised he was making a huge mistake. Rather than five $20 notes, he was placi
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    This Week We’re Loving...
    Cheesecake can be served warm or cold. You can refrigerate it, covered, overnight. Apple can be replaced with pears, if preferred.
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    Saving Our Children
    AUSSIE REAL LIFE Akhim Dev, 54, Sydney, NSW Staring openmouthed at the prisoner in Long Bay jail, I couldn’t believe his words. ‘There are communities in the thousands on the dark web trading child abuse material,’ he’d said. The man had been jaile
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    Brain Waves
    SEND US YOUR CLEVER IDEAS To keep pests out of your vegie patch partly bury quarter-full tins of beer there to attract them. Elizabeth Cooper, Wanniassa, ACT ■ Put rice in a vase to hold flowers in place. ■ Pour half a cup of rice into your blende
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    Volunteer Of The Week
    Homeschooling my granddaughter, Alana, seven, during the 2020 pandemic, we’d start the morning with some cheerful songs. ‘Hello, hello, how are you? How are you today?’ I’d sing enthusiastically, and Alana’s face would break into a smile as bright as
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    Ancient Genes
    Genes from our ancient cousins may dictate how good we are at getting up in the morning and even whether we have thick, straight or red hair, studies at the University of California in San Francisco have found. When homo sapiens migrated from Africa
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    My menopause Was Cancer
    Jan McCluskey, 62 Your tummy looks a funny shape,’ my husband Phil said when I was standing in the lounge room one day. Going to look in the mirror, I realised he was right. Weirdly, my belly was heavier at the bottom and was a sort of pear shape. S
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    Mum’s Fight For Change
    Brianna Ghey was full of life and ‘an absolute character’ according to her mum Esther. The teenager was outgoing, loved make-up, fashion and eating pizza. She was the heart and soul of every party. Raised as a boy, Brianna had come out as transgender
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    Wind Beneath My Wings
    Silva McLeod, 61, Melbourne, Vic Grandma, come quick. There’s a plane flying over us!’ I cried. Growing up in the sixties on the tiny Tongan island of Vava’u, spotting a plane was a rarity. ‘How clever,’ I’d marvel. I’d daydream of being up there, p
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    It’s Your Life!
    WE PAY FOR EACH PHOTO USED Our amazing working dog Peggy is always ready to work, and never too shy for a photo. Aleta Groves, Jam Jerrup, Vic I ♥ THAT’S LIFE! I had time to read that’s life! before going on a stagecoach in Arizona. Lynne Singlet
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    Savvy Shopper Tips
    Is it just me, or does a simple trip to the shops for even the basics cost so much more now? I did a $300 online grocery shop and, when the lovely delivery man carried five bags to my door, I thought for sure he’d go back to the truck for another loa
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    We adopted A Nan!
    Nina Peterson, 33, Mudgeeraba, Qld One in six Aussies feel severely lonely, and sadly 58 per cent of people don’t talk about that loneliness with others. Instead they suffer in silence. That’s why that’s life! is launching Get Together – our campaig
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    Your Stars
    Are you feeling a tad needy? Don’t fight it, Aries, as it’s fine to ask someonee for a hug or to stay the night. On the flip side, you quit spiralling over a financial issue or residential setback that ends extremely well. LUCKY NUMBERS 10, 19, 23 I
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    Power Up!
    Struggling to find your get-up-and-go? Dietitian Susie Burrell shares her favourite snack choices for fighting fatigue. There are now plenty of options for lower-carb breads. Teaming these with a 100 per cent nut spread is a good way to combine a con
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    Nightmares Are A Side Effect
    Q I have been on statins for about three years and have got on well with them until a couple of months ago, when I started having nightmares. I checked the information leaflet, and it seems this can be a side effect. Does it improve in time? I can li
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    Selfish Wishes
    Maggie rushed through the door. ‘Sorry I’m late. My meeting ran over,’ she panted, putting her bag, a cake box and a present on the table. ‘Excuses,’ Ian huffed. ‘You always put me last.’ Maggie had to bite her tongue. Sometimes her boyfriend acted l

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