Real life

We did whatever it took to be with our babies.

My pub's 'pay it forward' scheme is keeping truckies fed.

During COVID lockdown, lots of people loved my 'rubbish' joke!

I was worried I was close to death but now I'm more confident than ever.

Nhung Nguyen's son got quite the sss-urprise in the middle of the night

Aileen received a blast from the past through a Facebook message

My boy made a snap decision that saved a bloke's life

Rural blokes love my racy shows

Kevin Crumblin Sr. wanted to help his ex get back on her feet... then she fatally stabbed him as he slept

A day at the palyground changed our son forever

Our 'drunk' cat's wonky walk has gained him fans from around the world

Terri put her mother in aged care hoping she'd be well looked after. Instead, she was left battered and bruised.

Christian McDonald spent 31 days trapped in his own body and unable to move.

Feeling frumpy, Lesa Ashford took up cycling and ended up in the Guiness Book of World Records.

When I fell ill, I put all my faith in Belle Gibson... I shouldn't have

After finding his list of 60 goals to achieve, Laura Carney was determined to finish them. What happened next was life-changing

Ty helped rescue a hiker who spent two weeks missing in the bush.

Peita Pina's fruitful venture has saved others thousands and made her millions!

Arpana Jinaga's Halloween party ended in a nightmare

Tarot cards pointed Lyndall Parris to the perfect place for her eco village where neighbours look out for each other.

After 10 years of marriage, Celina Quinones got a deal on a DNA test, and the results were shocking!

My new career as a comedian is a hoot!

Giving back to others is the best gift.

Brooklinn Khoury puts on a brave face after a brutal dog attack left her permanently disfigured.

Helping others keeps me going.

Ken Johnson lost his son ten years ago.

An ice addiction left, Binni Lee, 29, giving up on life but a pregnancy test helped her to get clean, find her purpose again and now she is helping others turn their lives around.

Getting my kit off was worth it for a good cause.

I thought he was being cared for by someone I trusted.

I had no idea a moment of comfort would lead to this.

Top tips on how to keep your money safe in a new relationship

Jessica found a solution when her dog developed an autoimmune illness.

“I can’t do this alone!” I cried

These war widows found comfort in each other after their husbands passed away.

One of Australia's first transgender accounts ended in tragedy...

Our puppy picked the worst time to misbehave...

Aussie mums share the bizarre food they craved while pregnant

In the lead up to our wedding day, my fiancé faced the hardest challenge of his life, after injury, but with strength and determination, he overcame them. Lois Jackson, 30.

What began as a party trick for Evan Ferrante turned into a career...

When Makareta Oliver's daughter Trinity Oliver was murdered, she wanted to face the man who took her away

In true Vera-sleuthing style.

People stare but we ignore them

Sandy Johns, from Cairns, Queensland, shares how her good deed to help after the floods nearly ended in disaster!

It's the talk of the Ton.

Australian TikToker Sarah Jade Lagettie of NSW shares a real-life story of how she was attacked by a territorial magpie while out on an early morning walk.

After visiting her doctor, Carolyn Hartz from Perth, WA made some lifestyle changes for the better.

The women of Australia deserve better.

Steve Fisher, 57, from Devonport, Tasmania shares his real-life story of how his life was destroyed after he was abused by a priest.

Taydam Knowles, 23, Adelaide, South Australia, shares her real-life story of growing up amid the chaos of her parents addiction. Today, she speaks freely about this experience to help others.

‘Never take life for granted’.

Xenia Schembri, 53, from the Gold Coast, Queensland, shares her powerful real-life story of overcoming abuse at the hands of her husband, who also abused their daughter.

Yasminia Hughes, 52, from Brisbane QLD, shares how after her abusive marriage ended she spent more than a decade alone. That was until a gentle stranger restored her confidence.

'I survived the Bangkok Hilton'.

'Luke would be proud of me'.

Colleen Ritzer didn't know 14-year-old Philip Chism was capable of such evil.

Karina Nagel, 35, Sydney, NSW, shares how breastfeeding her baby led to a life-changing business idea.

'We'll miss our beautiful boys'.

And how years of yo-yo dieting stopped, finally.

Anthony Koletti’s vanishing act.

The miracle burns survivor the nation fell in love is all grown up!

I found an unlikely guardian for my sheep

There were all kinds of reasons they hired an escort

Mum-of-two finds the perfect career as a stunt double

The whole family was so proud of me

After saving my wife, I wanted to help millions more

My evil ex took the most important thing away from me

I'd never give up on my baby

Beauty can still exist at any age

My disabled pup brings joy to so many people

...in my wheelchair!

A Kiwi woman reveals how she was left scratching her head after finding a pole had been cemented into her driveway. It took a week for the mystery to be solved!

I saved up enough for a trip to Egypt!

An Aussie psychologist treated her own childhood trauma with EMDR therapy after learning about it from Prince Harry.

A bit of self-love helped my self-improvement!

Looking in the changing room mirror, I wanted to cry. It was time to take control…

I said 'I do' to a total stranger

I'm living my best life as an international pet sitter!

I wanted to demonstrate the gift of giving

We love sharing the joy at Christmas!

Simone Denny, 49, Waiheke Island, NZ, tells her remarkable story.. Music blared and I swayed along to it, staring out at the Hong Kong skyline across the water. “Thanks,” I said, to the acquaintance I’d been chatting to, who’d recommended I see her favourite psychic. “I’ll give her a try.” It was 2005 and I’d […]

Orgasms have become my go-to pain management tool!

I'd do anything to be with Bobby and our children

My life changed thanks to my son.

Rhonda Hayes, 72, Coraki, NSW I was sitting in the lounge with my Labrador, Toby, when there was an urgent rasp on the front door. Who could that be? I wondered. It was late, and there was a heavy downpour outside. I opened the door to a man in an SES uniform. “You need to […]

‘Miracle man’ felt his spirit leave his body then saw himself being revived

Now we've got a baby and have raised $80,000 for charity!

It was time to become the King

''Our cats make the purrfect companions.''

...and the husband too!

...and it saved our marriage!

''Art healed me.''

Donna Freed, 55, shares her surprising discovery with Take 5: My sister narrowed her eyes at me. “You know we were all adopted, right?” Leah*, nine, said. She knew I had no idea. I stood rooted to the floor in the doorway of her bedroom, as shock washed over me. It was 1973 and I […]

But I'm happier without them

''It took six years, but it was all worth it''

...and planning to join them.

''Getting my gear off helped me move on.''

In the wake of destruction, we found homes for hounds

''Opening our relationship has made us stronger.''

''I've gone from being the good guy into an absolute bad guy now!''

Just in time for her 60th birthday!