Australian lifestyle
My rookie era: I used to be too timid to change a tyre. Now I build my own bikes
It wasn’t until Covid lockdowns that I became a regular bike rider, but it has become one of the joys...
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How do I build a sense of worth that isn’t constantly slipping through my fingers?
I keep waiting to feel that I’m finally enough. I’ve worked hard, am in the process of changing careers to...
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My rookie era: I’m learning to swim in the ocean, braving the waves and marine life
I’ve wanted to be an ocean swimmer ever since I moved to Sydney. The idea of getting out past the...
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Kindness of strangers: I was ill and about to miss my flight when a well-dressed man helped me to the airport
Twelve years ago, I was in Queanbeyan to see a specialist for my chronic health condition. I was headed home...
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‘They don’t have a nice socket structure’: how to really look after your knees
Of all the lower body joints, the knee is probably the one most likely to send you to the physiotherapist.“It...
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I taste words. ‘Bob’ is like a milk chocolate Easter egg on my tongue
When I met my husband and found out his name was Philip, I felt conflicted. I liked him as a...
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The first of my friends is having a baby and it makes me feel pressured. How do I reframe this?
I’m turning 29 soon and the first of my friends is having a baby in the new year. This news...
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Don’t stress, do less: 52 ways to make your life easier in 2026
The dawn of a new year brings visions of an idealised version of yourself. Fresh-faced, we eagerly pile our to-do...
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A local’s guide to Queenstown and Arrowtown: ‘Like walking on to a film set’
I’ve lived in Arrowtown/Kā-muriwai for 13 years. It’s beautifully preserved – like walking on to a film set in the...
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