‘Grateful’: From homeless and hopeless to happy and housed
Six months ago, Phillip Nancarrow found himself homeless at the age of 74. Today, he’s planting the lawn at his new home. Here is his story.
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‘I went for a hike, cried … and planned to never come back’
One man has taken the brave step to open up about his mental health and detail how he got through difficult times.
My son with autism was called a coward by his teacher
New research has exposed how children with autism and ADHD are treated by some teachers, with a parent revealing her son was called a coward and hit him over the head with paperwork.
Little-known Australian island gem that Europe has fallen in love with
Perched on hillside, overlooking a pristine private bay, this secluded Kangaroo Island retreat is now a massive drawcard to overseas visitors. But why do South Australians never visit?
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‘Sumptuous colour’: rare Gauguin masterpieces you can’t miss
Vincent van Gogh sliced off part of his ear after quarrelling with Paul Gauguin – but the artists’ complex friendship inspired one of the standout works in a new Australian exhibition. WATCH THE VIDEO
This cute cottage proves why investors are flocking to Airbnb
If you’re looking for a quaint Adelaide Hills getaway in a supreme location, this is the place for you. But it’s not doing anything to solve our state’s housing crisis.
Adelaide Cemeteries CEO’s cancer shock
Michael Robertson deals with death every day. But when told he was terminal, he admits to wanting to keep the diagnosis a secret from his wife and children.
‘Screaming and screaming for help’: Mum recalls horror attack
In the living room of her Adelaide home, Emma locked eyes with her young daughter as she passed out from being strangled. She shares how life will never be the same.
Crash scene horrors: Paramedic’s brutal encounter with suffering
In his first days on the job Brisbane paramedic Leigh Anderson experienced more trauma than many will see in a lifetime. Here, he recounts the scene of a devastating car accident involving six patients, including three kids. WARNING: GRAPHIC
‘I wish I had the cancer instead of her’: Li Cunxin on wife Mary’s health battle
After stepping away from Queensland Ballet 12 months ago, former director Li Cunxin, with wife Mary, has opened up about the private health battles they’ve been facing behind the scenes.
This Hills winery finally has a food offering to match its wine
Dining at the well-known Adelaide Hills winery has been on a very slow burn but, our reviewer finds, it’s finally reached a level befitting its setting.
This is the easiest way to tell if you’re a little lazy
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I now say yes instead of no after alcohol won the battle against my husband
Lisa Walker’s husband died two years ago at just 47. For years before that she’d been saying no to social occasions because it was easier than tempting his alcohol addiction. Through her grief, she is helping others reclaim the joy of saying yes.
I Quit Sugar queen likens herself to literary greats
She’s best known for making a motza encouraging people to quit sugar, but podcaster Sarah Wilson’s latest book will concentrate on the concept of ‘collapse’.
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