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Victoria Police
In the days before cameras, these cops kept us safe in their own way
There is something that sets combatants apart from the rest of us.
- by Anson Cameron
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Real life
An isolated beach shack has finally made me feel like myself again
After being on call 24/7 for decades – kids, ageing parents, dogs – I feel like I’m exhaling after holding my breath for far too long.
- by Kate Halfpenny
How to create a native garden that birds and people will love
Even if your outdoor area is small – or confined to a balcony – it’s possible to design a space that’s welcoming to pollinators and passersby.
- by Megan Backhouse
An overcooked lamb and not winning MasterChef led Alice Zaslavsky to success
A belief that food is her “fate” took her from teaching to a culinary career.
- by Steve Dow
Opinion
Sunday Life
What my mother’s 80th birthday taught me about life
Because of my mum, I never arrive empty-handed, I treat heartache with a long walk, and the reason my house is tidy is because of a mantra she gave me.
- by Jo Stanley
My job is toxic, but I’m close to long service leave. Should I stick it out?
If you leave early, any entitlements depend on the state you’re in, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Opinion
Cost of living
For young people, the great Australian dream now means leaving the country
Phnom Penh is a cool 50.1 per cent cheaper than Melbourne, Bangkok is 41.8 per cent cheaper, and Bali is 36.6 per cent more financially friendly. If you want to save, it’s time to get out of here.
- by Alexandra Koster
From the ‘gutters of Hinge’ to city of love: Aussies are dating through their holidays
Single people don’t just want to see the sights during their holidays, they also want to see – and date – the people.
- by Nell Geraets
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Parenting
‘We’re not a baby retailer’: How The Memo is appealing to Millennial mums
After taking Melbourne’s baby industry by storm, the Millennial favourite is set to open its first Sydney store next month.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Opinion
Friendship
Forget the wellness fads: Why a girls’ trip is the most restorative thing you can do
There is nothing as delicious as surrounding yourself with people who know the story of your first pash at a school dance or remember your emo phase.
- by Charlotte Mortlock
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Religion
After tragedy, spiritual resilience is a team effort
Natural disasters, war and hardship may lead many to question their faith. But healing can come.
- by Jim Pilmer