Life and style
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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‘Motion is lotion’: how to really look after your shoulders
You’re clinging to the overhead strap on a packed bus during rush hour when the driver suddenly slams on the...
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Art could save your life! Five creative ways to make 2026 happier, healthier and more hopeful
For some reason, we have collectively agreed that new year is the time to reinvent ourselves. The problem, for many...
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The perfect way to switch off from work: the secret to a daily de-stress routine
Marilyn Monroe once said: “A career is wonderful, but you can’t curl up with it on a cold night.” Only...
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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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The perfect way to do nothing: how to embrace the art of idling
On a rainy afternoon last weekend, plans got cancelled and I found myself at a loose end. Given that I’m...
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Is it true that … going out when it is chilly can make you catch a cold?
Is spending too much time outside on chilly days to blame for coughs and runny noses? Not exactly. “Colds are...
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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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Can you really fake it to make it?
Can you really fake it to make it? Does bluffing – or even, arguably, “manifesting” lead to success? – Gareth...
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