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Robert Farquharson’s lost psychological report revealed

Robert Farquharson’s lost psychological report revealed

The report was buried in Victoria Police files for decades – until now. It remains the only attempt made to get the bottom of what motivated a man convicted of killing all three of his children.

  • by Michael Bachelard and Ruby Schwartz

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Someone is stalked in my new book but 13 years ago it happened to me

Someone is stalked in my new book but 13 years ago it happened to me

It started in seemingly benign ways: random Skype calls and DMs. Then he started turning up closer to my house.

  • by Pip Drysdale
The phrase ‘holding space’ has gone viral. But what does it mean?

The phrase ‘holding space’ has gone viral. But what does it mean?

While the press tour for the movie adaptation of Wicked has made the term go viral, holding space isn’t new. Here’s what it means.

  • by Lauren Ironmonger
School students may lose mental health support after funding clampdown
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School students may lose mental health support after funding clampdown

The Victorian government has quietly cut funding for provisional psychologists in state schools, making it even harder for young Victorians to access mental health support.

  • by Broede Carmody and Brittany Busch
For 20 years, Allan couldn’t sleep. Five weeks changed his life

For 20 years, Allan couldn’t sleep. Five weeks changed his life

Cognitive behavioural therapy is the first line of treatment for insomnia, but it is expensive and very few know about it.

  • by Angus Thomson
Are different political opinions a relationship deal-breaker?

Are different political opinions a relationship deal-breaker?

Being on different sides of the political fence doesn’t have to mean the end of a relationship.

  • by Emily Kaine
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What is medium talk and how do you master it?

What is medium talk and how do you master it?

Navigating the conversational grey area between small talk and deeper conversations can be tricky. Here’s how to do it.

  • by Lauren Ironmonger
Buy shares, take a swim, and all the other things I’d tell my younger self
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Buy shares, take a swim, and all the other things I’d tell my younger self

When I look back at photos of my sweet chubby teenage face it’s like I’m looking at an entirely different person. Imagine if you could turn back time and give that person some advice.

  • by Kate Halfpenny
Perth psychologist struck off over sex with vulnerable clients

Perth psychologist struck off over sex with vulnerable clients

Antonio Graneri was banned from practising for nine years after having sex with patients in his office, including one encounter immediately after a woman’s marriage counselling session.

  • by Rebecca Peppiatt
It’s never too late to reconnect with your sibling. Here’s how

It’s never too late to reconnect with your sibling. Here’s how

If Noel and Liam Gallagher can reconcile, almost anyone can. Here are some expert tips on how to bury the hatchet with a sibling.

  • by Nell Geraets
Want to test your friendships? I have devised the perfect formula

Want to test your friendships? I have devised the perfect formula

I call it the “shopping mall test” and it helps protect my future self from aggravation.

  • by Kerri Sackville

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