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Your LIFE! • WE PAY $50 FOR EACH PHOTO USED

I GOT FIT for my 40TH! • Determined to be a good role model for her kids, Katie transformed her body and mind

I SAW MY EVIL STEPDAD KILL MY MUM • Georgia Hooper, 16, witnessed the most unimaginable horror, but the brave teen is speaking out to help others

‘Planned execution’

‘HAVE YOU SEEN MY HUSBAND?’ • When David didn’t return to the car, a search party was launched Donna Ballinger, 66, Brisbane, Qld

DAVID SAYS

SECRET story ONCE A CHEATER ... • How could Leah, 41, ever tell anyone the truth?

Naming Party • The WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has held a special naming party for their newest koala joey to emerge from the pouch. The name Sapphire was given to the cuddly marsupial because, like the gemstone, koalas are precious, particularly given the current threat to their population. Head zookeeper, Renee Howell, revealed the eight-month-old girl is a little bit adventurous and is keen to start exploring life.

A LIGHT BULB BLEW OFF MY GIRL’S HAND • When Alesha Harper, 37, heard a bang, nothing could have prepared her…

What a surprise! • Some of life’s best moments are totally unexpected

PETS ARE PAWSOME! • WE PAY $25 FOR EACH PHOTO USED

PET IN A PUZZLE Spot the difference: PET IN A PUZZLE!

From empty nest TO FULL HOUSE • The adult kids have finally flown the coop, but how do you manage if they move back in?

Moving back home • Georgia Matthews, 25, from Perth, WA, moved back in with her parents, Amanda, 57, and Ian, 62, and her sister, Amy, 27.

How do we tell the kids? • Got a problem? Let that’s life! readers help! Here’s what they had to say about this week’s dilemma

Dear that’s life!

Your LETTERS • I love sewing so I made this smiley face bag for a friend who needed a smile. Lorraine Bason, Bray Park, Qld

BRAIN waves • WE PAY $25 PER TIP USED

Try a new use for... • cotton pads

Christmas gifts TO MAKE • Here are some great ideas for treats to share this festive season!

THIS WEEK WE’RE LOVING... • A favourite cocktail comes alive with this irresistible dessert

KAREN’S QUICK TIP

IN SEASON TOMATOES • These deliciously tasty dishes make tomatoes the star for summer

Taking on the SCAMMERS • After falling prey to a scam, Sandy took matters into her own hands

Donna, 57, says

HERO NURSE I ADOPTED MY PATIENT • Kind-hearted Stephanie DeGennaro, 31, formed an unbreakable bond with an adorable little boy

4 tips to increase your MOTIVATION • Motivation is like a muscle, the more you practise it, the stronger it will get. So if you’re finding it hard to get beyond the getting-ready phase and actually get moving towards your goal, give these four simple tips a go.

EAT EARLIER

Man’s best friend

healthy meal prep

DIY WEIGHT LOSS

ASK THE Doctor

Afraid to ask?

Have you got a question for Dr Dawn?

HER ‘SPIDER BITE’ was cancer • Vanessa’s daughter faced a deadly disease

ALVEOLAR RHABDOMYOSARCOMA

COOL cover-ups • Light and easy pieces to pop on over your swimwear

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