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Maria Venuti’s unbreakable spirit after stroke, stalker hell
She has always lit up any room she entered but much-loved entertainer Maria Venuti was at death’s door after suffering a stroke when a stalker broke into her house. There are now challenges to overcome but Venuti she is still the life of the party.
Jennifer Keyte opens up on 45-year career at three TV networks
For decades her warm smile has beamed into our living rooms with the nightly news. Keyte has seen great change in the industry, but has no plans to hang up the mic yet.
The rise and rise of casual dining
In the face of rising costs and a wave of closures, chefs are finding different ways of feeding diners with world-class food experiences.
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The ‘smug’ supermarket mistake we are all making
On shopping day every week I buy a small bunch of bananas. I think to myself smugly about my plans … that never pan out.
Be flexible, set ground rules and find new ways to connect: How to be a great virtual leader
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MP silences critics after stripping image leak
A Victorian MP was left powerless after an image of her working as a stripper was shared on social media – now she’s owning her past so she can fight for a better future.
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Sleep expert reveals exact amount of sleep you need at your age
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‘I sold it after’: Fashion designer reveals secret to designer wardrobe
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The 12 universal truths of the school playground
A teacher that everyone universally loves, a fleeting obsession with handball, the visiting theatre troupe that loves audience participation – these are the 12 truths of school life.
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