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Swaying gently from side to side, I rocked my son Parker, then one, in my arms and softly sang a lullaby. A gentle soul, my boy loved snuggles and songs. ‘Did you just feel the baby flutter inside Mummy’s tummy?’ I chuckled as he popped his head up,

Holding the reins of my horse’s harness, I steadied her at the starting line. Aged 20, I was participating in a harness race with my horse, Tauto Jane. Instead of using a saddle, drivers, including me, sit in a two-wheeled chariot, known as a sulky.

As our feet pounded the pavement, my son Brooklyn, then 11, cheered me on. We loved running together. ‘Keep going, Mum,’ he’d say, supporting me every step of the way. We’d always been close, but after his dad, Wayne, and I split up when Brooklyn was

Standing at the kitchen counter, a good-looking guy came over to chat. I was at a friend’s house party, and soon the guy, called Joe, and I were deep in conversation. Kind and funny, when he asked me out I was thrilled. Conversation flowed on our dat

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I think I’ve got the wrong person,’ the nurse told me apologetically. I was at the doctor’s for a routine test, but after checking my weight, the nurse went back to my records looking puzzled. I knew what the problem was. I’d always been big, but rec

As the dining table groaned under the weight of food, I watched my grandad’s eyes twinkle. ‘I’m so thankful we’re all together,’ he beamed. Born in Lettopalena, Italy, my nonno Domenico, then 84, and my nonna Gelsomina, 82, loved nothing more than ho

Watching From the tl! team This groundbreaking medical drama wowed us in the ’90s/’00s and it’s just as good now. The fast-paced action of the emergency room will keep you hooked, and the lives of medics including John, Sherry, Mark, Doug and Peter

SERVES 4 PREP & COOK: 30 MINS 1 onion, finely chopped 500g beef mince 30g packet taco spice mix 425g can black beans, drained, rinsed 400g can chopped tomatoes 125g can corn kernels, drained, rinsed 200g round corn chips 1 cup grated pizza c

SERVES 4-6 PREP & COOK: 30 MINS 480g loaf stone-baked garlic sourdough 1 cup grated mozzarella ½ cup finely grated parmesan ½ cup semi-dried tomatoes, chopped 150g shaved leg ham, torn 1 Place sourdough bread on an oven tray lined with baking

MAKES 36 PREP & COOK: 45 MINS 3 tsps cocoa powder 3 tsps red food colouring ½ cup buttermilk 125g butter, chopped, at room temperature 2⁄3 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 1½ cups self-raising flour Extra cocoa powder, to decorate 250g b

SERVES 8 PREP & COOK: 1 HOUR, 25 MINS 1 tblsp instant coffee granules 150g butter, chopped, at room temperature 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1½ cups sour cream 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 300ml tub thickened cream

SEND US YOUR CLEVER IDEAS Cut the fingers off an old pair of washing up gloves and use them as chair leg protectors. Alison Barter, Geelong, Vic Keep your paintbrush fresh between painting sessions by wrapping it in kitchen foil. Angie McCall, Mac

I know I’m not alone in forgetting about my long-term financial future. Retirement has always seemed so far away, and there are plenty of other expenses that need my attention right now. So, like many people, I’ve just left my superannuation to do it

Got a problem? Let that’s life! readers help! Here’s what they had to say about this week’s dilemma My partner of four years has children with his ex, and she’s impossible. She hasn’t repartnered and turns up when we’re out for dinner (she knows than

Amanda Todd, 15, loved making YouTube videos. But the last video she posted to her account went viral around the world. In it she used flashcards to explain her experience of being blackmailed by a cyberbully. The abuse Aydin Coban began when she was

Placing my hands over my eyes, I couldn’t help but laugh. It was Christmas Day 2022 and my partner of 20 years, Pat, then 60, had one last surprise gift for me. ‘And open! he shouted. To my shock, he was on bended knee, and my granddaughter Bridie, t

Jaycee Baso, Sydney, NSW Pale and shaky, I knocked on the door of my high school sick bay. The nurse ushered me in. ‘Let’s get you home so you can rest, Jaycee,’ she said kindly. Every month since I started my period aged 12, I’d suffered debilitatin

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Q Please can you help settle an argument? My partner says that, as a man, he can safely drink more alcohol a week than me, and I think it’s the same across the board. He loves his red wine and has a couple of glasses most nights, which he insists is

Humans have always eaten naturally sweet foods, such as fruits. So while it’s normal to enjoy sugar, we can easily overindulge when lollies, desserts and other sweet treats are easily accessible. Understanding the reasons for your cravings can help

Sheridan’s girl is set on raising awareness of the disease Sheridan Warren, 47, Bendigo, Vic I’ve got a stomach ache, Mum,’ my daughter Sienna, then 11, said, after eating some fried chicken. As she dashed to the loo, I felt worried. I had Crohn’s,

Don’t go in there, Katie. Fortune tellers are cheats.’ Inside the tent, Sylvie panicked. She knew that man’s voice. Even with her large gypsy scarf, her husband Terry would recognise her – and she didn’t want another row. But what he was doing there?

As a child, I was petrified of the dark. I’d lie in bed convinced I was surrounded by ghosts. If I did nod off, I’d have night terrors. Immobilised, I couldn’t even scream. Growing up, I became a psychotherapist, as well as a wife and mother, and put

Which of the four inner planets (those closest to the sun) – Mercury, Venus, Earth or Mars – best represents your personality? Take our quiz to find out! A) I quickly come up with a new plan B) I get a bit emotional but go with the flow C) I prefer

Creating that new vision board is indirectly grantingg your wishes, but with some bumps along the way, such as home hiccups, work backflips or relationship rewinds. Inspiration to reproduce is in the air, Aries. LUCKY NUMBERS 4, 8, 10 Can’t stop thi

Panda triplets Meng Meng, Shuai Shuai and Ku Ku celebrated their 10th birthday with a cake of bamboo shoots, carrots and fruit. At China’s Chimelong Safari Park, onlookers sang the birthday song as the siblings dug into their delicious feast. Born in

Lydia Pearson, four, has incredibly climbed 48 peaks of more than 1200 metres high. What’s even more awesome is little Lydia has earned herself a record during one of her treks. This June, she was named the youngest person to summit all 48 New Hampsh