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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
How to cure hiccups.

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
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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
How to stop overthinking.

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