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Your LIFE!
Texy may have been extremely ill, but she still managed a smile for my daughter Alice. Dawn Dolinski, Booyal, Qld A great day was spent with friends at the Red Hot Summer Tour concert at Jacobs Well, Qld. Lesley Sebo, Canungra, Qld We had
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Welcome!
My husband Simon and I were lucky enough to spend a week in Adelaide last month, partly to do some hiking. My trusty Akubra hat came with me, and even though I usually only wear it when we’re walking in the great outdoors, I wore it out one day when
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My boy’s had BRAIN SURGERY 10 TIMES
Rusha Harper-Ceylani, 32, Darwin, NT Holding my newborn, Bertie, in my arms for the first time, weeks of worry melted away. Towards the end of my pregnancy, doctors had picked up something in a scan that made them think Bertie might have Down syndr
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MY INSIDES Came Out My BELLY BUTTON!
Jahsmyn Sands, 28, Whitsundays, Qld Scratching my belly button, I felt a searing pain. What’s that? I thought as I lifted up my T-shirt to have a look. My belly button was red raw and sore, and there was a tiny lump underneath my piercing. I was h
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THE Buzz
Tassie mum Sarah Collins creates magnificent cakes with the utmost attention to detail. Her amazing toolbox cake took 36 hours to finish as each screw and bolt was individually made from fondant and painted silver. Five years ago, the talented baker
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Storm IN A B CUP!
Courtney, 24, Newcastle, NSW* My younger sister, Mia, 21, was beautiful – and knew it. She was very precious about her clothes and also a terrible flirt. Unlike me, she had a string of boyfriends. Somehow, she always got out of doing household chor
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Can You Help?
On August 25, 1978, Stephen Lapthorne left his home in West Pymble to drive his girlfriend, Michelle Pope, to her mother's house in Berowra. Stephen and Michelle never arrived. They and the lime green CF250 Bedford van, registration SL-710, have neve
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My son-in-law MURDERED MY FAMILY
Plonking our shopping bags down in the coffee shop, I didn’t need to look at the menu. ‘Two cappuccinos please,’ I said to the waitress. Every Thursday, my daughter Claire, 31, and I went shopping together before having a coffee. ‘Tell me about the h
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Our Fight For Justice
‘Phillip Austin did this,’ I told them. ‘He’s her husband.’ A manhunt was launched. While police worked to track him down, we found out our beautiful Claire had been repeatedly stabbed so hard that the blade snapped. She’d also been attacked with a
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OUR BATHWATER Made Us MILLIONS!
Hannah Pereira, 27, Noble Park, Vic My kitchen table looked like a kid’s science experiment. Bright pink bubbles were fizzing over the edges and, as I madly tried to wipe up the mess, my husband, Ashton, rolled his eyes at me, laughing. ‘I’ll get t
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All A Con
Carol Goodall, 61, couldn’t believe how lucky she was. After her 25-year marriage broke down, she spent 12 years alone before deciding she was ready for some company. She met Gary Rodgers, 67, online. A divorcee who owned a motor business, Gary was
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I STOPPED A KILLER with a MILK CRATE
Jase Shore, 40, Adelaide, SA Checking my phone, my fiancée Shelley, 26, had texted me. Good luck with your meetings, she’d written. It was August 2019, and I’d arrived in Sydney from Adelaide the night before, for an induction week at a new job. N
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Crime Special
12 PAGES of TRUE CRIME stories and the best thriller fiction ■
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Dad Is Being A Bully!
Stay out of it. It’s not your business. It may just be this dad’s way of showing love. Kel Klein I would be facing my son-in-law and telling him to cut it out. Do it now before your grandson suffers any more than he already is. Julie Tompson Se
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Dippy told me it wasn’t her who raided the rubbish bin. Sally Bernhard, Hampton, Vic Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use honey combs! Eight week old mini dachshund Slushie with his new favourite toy. Jacinta Trumble, St Helens Pa
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Try A New Use For... Coffee Cup
■ Coffee cups make fantastic seed-starting pots. Poke holes in the bottom, fill with soil and add a sprouted seed. ■ Needing a cookie cutter? Wash your used coffee cup and dry it well before using it to cut out perfect circular shapes for your favour
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Dear That’s Life!
My daughter is married with two sons and a daughter. I’m concerned that her husband is bullying the eldest son, who is now eight. He picks on him and it seems the poor kid can’t do anything right at home or at school. After my grandson plays soccer
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KILLER In The Cove
Claire floated on her back in the water. The sun was warm and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. A junior crime reporter for a national newspaper, she was on a much needed break. And Lighthouse Cove seemed the perfect place to get away from it all and
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Get Creative With... SWEET PIE Sensations
SERVES 6-8 PREP AND COOK: 45 MINS 220g pkt frozen shortcrust pastry case¼ cup raspberry jamWarm vanilla custard, to serve 3 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed½ cup flaked almonds50g unsalted butter, chopped2 tblsps golden syrup2 tblsps caster sugar
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The Green Granny!
Sue Chidgey, 67, Central Coast, NSW When I retired in June 2015, I had great plans. I was going to volunteer with the Children’s Medical Research Institute, and refurbish the piano stools I’d been collecting for years. After working 40 hours a week
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BRAIN Waves With Eunice Oh
To keep fresh vegies and herbs longer, wrap each variety in paper towel and pop in a plastic bag before storing in the crisper. Toni Jones, Eden, NSW When cleaning windows, rather than buying glass cleaner and cloths, I find plain water and new
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Spot the difference: PET IN A PUZZLE!
If you look at the two pictures, we’ve made a change to the second picture. When you have found the change, write the number of the quadrant in which the change occurs on the puzzle entry coupon on page 48 for your chance to win. Turn to entry coupo
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Did Ivan Milat Kill My Mates?
Craig Foskett, 63, Hobart, Tas Music was pumping around the room. It was my friend John’s 21st birthday party and, aged 20 myself, I was enjoying hanging out with my mates. ‘Another beer?’ the birthday boy asked, passing them around. But there was
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MUM’S SECRET I drank THREE BOTTLES OF WINE a day
My husband, David, and I couldn’t have been happier to start the next chapter of our lives – parenthood. We’d just welcomed our sweet baby girl, Addison, into the world. But back at home, I struggled. A counsellor, I’d been a workaholic, taking pride
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Make ahead & FREEZE
SERVES 15 PREP AND COOK: 55 MINS 250g pkt White Choc Bits125g butter, chopped1 cup caster sugar1 tsp vanilla extract3 eggs, lightly beaten1½ cups plain flour125g punnet raspberriesIcing sugar mixture, to decorate 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangul
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MY DOG, The School Counsellor!
Kate O’Donnell, Sydney, NSW Shall we get a rescue dog?’ I asked my daughter Mila, then 16. ‘Yes, please, Mum,’ she replied, being a huge animal lover, like me. We lived in a city townhouse with a tiny backyard, so I envisaged getting something small
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Hello Readers!
My name‘s Sam and I’m an average Aussie mum determined to uncover every money-saving, budget-friendly tip I can. Each week, I’ll share them with you, so your family – and mine – can get into the best financial shape of our lives! And if you have an
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Did You Know…?
About 17.3 million Aussies watch their favourite shows and movies on streaming services such as Netflix and Stan, with many using multiple subscriptions. Our household is in talks about cutting our streaming services from five to two, but with thre
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I Turn People INTO ART!
Orly Faya, 36, Sydney, NSW Wind whistled through my hair as I put the finishing touches on my artwork. Natural, earthy colours danced in the glittering sunlight. It was a wonderful feeling as my paintbrush glided along effortlessly. I wasn’t painti
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Simple Swap
I love a little extra virgin olive oil drizzled over crusty bread or mixed with some balsamic vinegar and tossed through a salad. You can’t beat that fresh taste! What I don’t like is the price tag. My favourite bottle costs $10 for 750ml, making it
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Biggest Brushing Mistakes REVEALED
When it comes to brushing our teeth, most of us try to do the right thing. But Dr Rick Iskandar, Philips Sonicare ambassador, says one of the biggest mistakes people make is over-brushing. ‘Patients who brush too hard are at risk of receding gums and
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Get Smarter – For Free!
I bumped into my friend Crystal last week, and was surprised to hear she was a preschool teacher. I haven’t seen her for 15 years, and back then she was studying accounting. ‘I hated accounting for the entire nine years I did it!’ Crystal told me.
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Have You Got A Question For Dr Dawn?
Send your questions to email: thatslife@aremedia.com.au HEALTH TIPS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THAT’S LIFE! ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY NOR ASSUMES ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY ARISING FROM ANY USE OF ANY PROD
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BRIGHT Sparks
Colour has been linked to the happiness hormone dopamine. Different shades are said to release different emotional responses and can change our mood in an instant. For example, blue exudes a calm and focused energy, while yellows and pinks instil con
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This Week We’re Loving...
MAKES 9 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 10 MINS 125g butter, softened½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar1 egg1¼ cup self-raising flour1½ tsps ground mixed spice1 cup coarsely grated carrot (125g), firmly packed⅓ cup raisins, chopped¾ cup walnuts, finely ch
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Will You Be My Playmate?
Susie Taaffe, 40, Brisbane, Qld What a beautiful place,’ I exclaimed. ‘It’s gorgeous,’ agreed Sarah. It was March this year, and five of us girls had made a last-minute decision to book a weekend away. We were staying in a 19th century cottage in T
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Protein could KILL MY BOY
Watching my school friends tuck into their lunches, I felt tears prick my eyes. Aged six, I knew I wasn’t allowed to eat the same foods as them. ‘You’re different, love,’ my mum told me. ‘You’re special.’ Diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) as a bub
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YOUR Stars
Things cooling in your love-life? Hardly a surprise, considering your big distraction or lacklustre feelings. Schedule a conversation for Wednesday to achieve a solution. Help your team with a game or assignment. LUCKY NUMBERS 5, 7, 9 Looking for
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THE Warm FUZZIES
With a spate of lockdowns across the globe, many people were on the hunt for more greenery around their homes. Deprived of green space by being stuck inside, the demand for indoor plants skyrocketed. And while some city dwellers chose to move out to
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ASK THE Doctor
Q I was doing some gardening and slipped and fell onto my knee. I felt a ‘pop’ in my knee at the time and my kneecap looked out of shape. Now, my knee is very swollen and I can’t fully straighten my leg. Can you help? A You may have dislocated your
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Pot Luck!
✔ Sewing machine and sewing thread ✔ Pins ✔ 70cm gold chevron stripe printed hessian ✔ 70cm plain hessian, for lining ✔ 50cm silver chevron stripe printed hessian ✔ 50cm plain hessian, for lining Height 33cm Circumference 96cm Height 22cm Circumfer
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Phenylketonuria (pku)
• It’s a rare genetic condition that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body. • Phenylalanine is found in all proteins and some artificial sweeteners. • Symptoms include seizures, tremors, stunted growth and hyperactivity.
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Shelf Life
There’s no way to clean or preserve mascara, so it’s best to replace it every two to three months. This new one from Revlon is not only affordable, but gives extreme volume to your lashes. Opt for a foundation with a nozzle and squeeze the product

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