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There are two secrets to making lamingtons. One involves calling a friend
A blue-ribbon lamington-maker shares her key tips to solving the world’s other great cube puzzle.
- Jane Cadzow
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The four clichés to avoid when consoling a grieving friend
You can’t fix a person’s pain, says Australia’s “grief lady” – but there are ways to avoid adding to it.
- Gay Alcorn
How to end the ever-constant fight against pantry moths
You could reframe it as possibly offering a harmless side of protein – but if you can’t, killing the eggs and larvae is the name of the game.
- Katrina Strickland
Trying to quit social media? Don’t make this self-righteous mistake
If a clear-eyed analysis has confirmed you’re ready to exit the apps, lean into the disconnect – quietly.
- Katrina Strickland
The three-step method to suppress your body’s panic response to pain
You’ve had an accident, hours from help – and you’re seriously hurting. After panicking, how do you stare down a nightmare?
- Tim Elliott
There is a foolproof method to get rid of hiccups. It’s not pretty
If a glass of water doesn’t cure those diaphragm spasms, you can work with the eyeballs or earlobes … or don a pair of gloves.
- Amanda Hooton
Hoping to line up a date? Keep these two words in mind
Approaching someone you don’t know? Aim to get them talking about a topic they know about and that you’re interested in.
- Amanda Hooton
The simple shower hack that could finally stop your brain from spiralling
Stuck in a loop of persistent, unhelpful thoughts? Forget doomscrolling, drinking or binge-watching – there are better ways to stop overthinking.
- Amanda Hooton