Now to Love

I grew up in a fairly boring country town, so I couldn’t wait to move to the city for university. My best friend Angela and I had it all planned: we were going to get a flat together and have the time of our lives. We found a great apartment in an inner-city location. I […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au ‘My son has a very healthy appetite but is overweight. I don’t want to make a big thing of it but for his own sake would like him to lose weight.’ — Wendy I often hear people describe their […]

For the first time, and in her own words, Schapelle Corby reveals the daily hell of living inside Bali’s notorious Kerobokan prison. Schapelle, who is serving a 20-year sentence for smuggling 4.1kg of cannabis into Indonesia, tells of rats giving birth in her shoes, of sanitary towels being left on her toothbrush and of how […]

Question: I am getting married soon and have a dark V on my chest and dark lower arms (because of working outside) in comparison to the rest of my body. I don’t really want to look tanned, but don’t want the darker bits to stand out. What should I do? ? Megan. Answer: To lighten […]

Question: How far can a missing pet travel, or will they generally stay in the vicinity from where they escaped? I had an inside only Burmese cat, that escaped whilst on a breeding visit. I don’t know whether to keep to the same area or expand the search. I have covered all other options I […]

By Lucy Hine The Keeshond (Keeshonden, plural) is a handsome dog with an alert and intelligent fox-like appearance. Of Arctic origin, in the eighteenth century it was known as “dog of the people”. Around the time of the French Revolution, the Keeshond was seen as the symbol of the common and middle-class Dutchmen, who were […]

By Annette Campbell Most of us are pretty good at looking after our general health — we have regular checks with the doctor, dentist, physio, optometrist and more. But how often do you think about your mental health? It probably doesn’t even cross your mind, but it should. And raising such awareness is the aim […]

I had just come out of a relationship with a man who had cheated on me repeatedly. I was distrustful of men in general and swore off love for good — or so I thought. That was until I met Grant, my current husband. I was put onto Grant by a friend; he was an […]

Question I need a sundress to take me right through summer that can be worn to various occasions — bbqs, beach trips, parties etc. Do you know where I can find one? — Kim. Answer We’ve found a great one! It’s by Ladakh and we think it’s the perfect Summer dress! It’s a fun colour […]

Question How do I grow strong nails? My nails are weak and split at the edges. How do I fix them? — Trish. Answer Hi Trish, Eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water will often assist in the growth of healthier and stronger nails. Try also massaging cuticle oil on and around your […]