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Matt Canavan wants more Australian babies. But Australian women might just say no
The new Nationals leader wants us to return to the good old days when Australia’s birth rate was much higher. OK, but let’s check what was so good about those times.
- Virginia Haussegger
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The kid who bought me lollies claims she’s about to be a grandma. I’ll get over it
This is confronting. It’s like the first time you realise you can no longer swing across monkey bars. Does this mean I’m old?
- Melissa Coburn
It’s been 20 years since Kathy found out her real identity. Now she finally has the proof
A shocking revelation and a DNA test led to a long struggle to get officialdom to catch up with the truth.
- Claire Moodie
Brisbane outranks Sydney, Melbourne as world’s most family-friendly city
Brisbane’s numerous green spaces and relative safety saw it take out the gong as Australia’s – and the world’s – best place to raise a family.
- Brittney Deguara
Rachel spent five years ‘quiet quitting’ her marriage. Her husband didn’t see it coming
Whether single, divorced or “subconsciously uncoupling”, a growing number of women of a certain age – and means – are rethinking their romantic relationships.
- Stephanie Wood
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- Life & relationships
After days of trying to call and text my brother-in-law, we rang the local police
Andrew was entertaining because he never pretended to be interesting. While in his pomp he was at the heart of the party, he decided in midlife that having an organised sock drawer was more his jam.
- Kate Halfpenny
It’s Beethoven or bust on our family mission to Germany
An exhibition in Bonn offers an opportunity to connect with a long-dead relative through his love for the German composer.
- Jason Steger
Brave Australians do this every day. Just not this Australian
The reality is that the crashing, swooping, sucking, dumping habit of ocean waves is everything terrifying to me.
- Jenna Price
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- Good Weekend
‘Freaky’ 4am coincidence shows why these twins believe they have a psychic connection
Identical twins Vikki and Helena Moursellas, 37, were finalists on My Kitchen Rules in 2014, achieving fame with their clementine and clove semolina cake. They’ve since written three cookbooks together.
- Lenny Ann Low
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Splitting like the Beckhams is often a result of dismissal and control
In my clinical experience, adult children will have tried to repair relationships with family members but have been met with blame or further abuse.
- Ahona Guha