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I’ve been part of this iconic NT event since the beginning Jeff Dunn, 78, Darwin, NT. Heading home from work, a poster caught my eye. Build a raft of old drink cans and float it to success in the world’s first Beer Can Regatta, it read. It was such an unusual concept, I later mentioned it to my wife, Kaye, 27. “Yeah, everyone’s talking about that,” she chuckled. “We should check it out,” I said. It was 1974 and we’d been living in Darwin for two years with our kids, Scott, five, and Tracy, three. I’d been posted there from Adelaide to set up a paint shop, and we loved the tropical lifestyle. There was a thriving pub culture and the road from Katherine to Darwin was always littered…

Ham, cheese & pineapple pizza pockets SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS 1 quantity Basic Pizza Pocket Dough (see recipe at right) 1⁄3 cup pizza sauce 250g shaved leg ham, chopped 2 tomatoes, sliced, plus 2 extra, finely chopped 225g can pineapple pieces, drained, patted dry on paper towel 1 1⁄3 cups grated tasty cheese Cooking oil spray 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Divide dough into 4 equal portions; roll each portion out to a 20cm round. For each pizza pocket, spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce over half a dough portion, leaving a 2cm border. Top with a quarter each of the ham, tomato, pineapple and cheese. Fold dough over…

I gave my groom a first look he’ll never forget! Molly Caldwell, 24, Newcastle, NSW. I watched as my rescue Boston terrier anxiously started running around the park, avoiding the other dogs. “Norman, come back!” I called out to him, but he ignored me. It was 2020, I was 20 years old and had moved from Cooma, NSW, to Newcastle a month earlier. Norman was painfully antisocial, so I’d met up with my housemate’s friend and her dog to try to get him more comfortable with company, but it wasn’t going well. “My friend’s son, Ethan did a great job training his dog,” she told me. “How about I introduce you to him so he can help you train Norman?” “That’d be great!” I replied. Days later, we were at…

I answered my phone and promptly burst into tears Jess Peatt, 39, Smythes Creek, Vic. My Maltese Shih tzu puppy Pepper wagged her tail at me. “Aren’t you just the cutest little ball of fluff,” I said, cuddling her. We’d got her to be a companion to our English staffy Sasha. And our kids Seth, four, and Amarli, two, adored her. We all did. She had such a sweet nature. Every morning, Pepper scooted off down the road after my husband, Marc, 28, when he left for work, and then waited on the front step for me to let her back in. But, one morning in 2011, when she was two, she wasn’t there. “That’s odd,” I said. After half an hour, the kids and I went to look for…

My girl launched her own skincare line at 12! Sonja Jovcevski, 45, Sydney, NSW Peering into a mirror, my daughter screwed up her face. “Look at my skin, Mum,” she wailed. “It’s terrible.” Sienna, 11, had great skin, but she’d started getting a few spots with the onset of puberty. It was 2020, and with COVID lockdowns, the best we could do was try different skincare products we ordered online. Sadly, the problem only got worse. I was a qualified beauty therapist, and had treated plenty of adults, but I wasn’t about to use professional-grade products on sensitive, young skin. Soon after, Sienna declared she’d found a cure on TikTok. “Go on then,” I said, hiding my scepticism. “It’s a mask made with milk, yoghurt, turmeric, and honey,” she said.…

Chicken & pea pies SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS + 30 MINS TO CHILL COOK 40 MINS 1½ cups gluten-free plain flour Pinch of salt ½ tsp xanthan gum ¼ tsp gluten-free baking powder 150g butter, chilled, chopped 1 egg, plus 1 extra 2 tsp vegetable or olive oil 250g chicken breast fillets, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 thyme sprigs, leaves removed 1 cup fresh ricotta ½ cup cream 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1 cup frozen peas, thawed Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Place the flour, salt, xanthan gum, baking powder and butter a food processor bowl; pulse until just combined. Add egg; pulse until mixture just comes together. Divide dough into 2 equal portions.…

Our group of crafty nannas is helping our community mend Nirala Hunt, 68, Margaret River, WA. Pulling thread through the eye of the needle, I started sewing. “What are you working on today, Nirala?” my friend Cherry asked. “Saving the planet, of course,” I chuckled. Ever since I was six years old I’d loved to sew and knit, and now I was sharing my love of craft with the Margaret River community. In 2011, myself and 30 other local grandmothers, aged between 60 and 80, formed Nannas for Native Forests, a craft-ivism movement where we’d meet in a public space to sew and decorate fabric leaves. Then we’d give them to people to spread the word about why protecting our trees is so important. Incredibly, our efforts paid off and…

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We warned our boy to stay away from his older girlfriend, but he wouldn’t listen Jackie Morrey, 40. It was 4am and still dark outside when I heard an alarm go off in my stepson Kasey’s bedroom. Quick as a flash, he was up and moving about, getting ready to go fishing. How does he do it? I thought in awe. Kasey loved being outdoors and, unlike most teenagers who lazed around in bed, he had no problem getting up. I’d met his dad, Graham, through friends in 2012, when Kasey was 14. Graham had raised him and his other children, Molly, 12, Connor, 10, and James, nine, on his own, with help from his parents and his sister, Denise. Together with my own children, Alex, 10, and Charlea, seven,…

You’re hitting the gym, running miles, you’ve ditched the processed foods and reduced your calorie intake, yet still you cannot lose weight! Frustrating, right? You’re probably wondering: what is going on with my body? As a functional medicine practitioner, coach and trauma therapist, nutritionist Filipa Bellette knows that losing weight isn’t just about energy in and energy out. There can be body systems out of whack that are affecting your metabolism, as well as deeper baggage in your unconscious mind. Here, Filipa shares the key areas that impact your ability to lose weight, especially if you’re feeling stuck with exercise and dieting… STRESS HORMONES Are you stressed, overwhelmed, burned out or running ‘busy’ patterns? If you are, your adrenal glands are likely getting a hit. Your adrenals secrete your stress…

Banana & salted caramel sauce stacks SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS 300ml thickened cream 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 60g butter, chopped, plus 40g extra, at room temperature ½ tsp sea salt flakes 400g Madeira cake, cut into 8 slices 2 bananas, sliced 1⁄3 cup chopped walnuts 1 Combine cream, sugar, butter and salt in a heavy-based saucepan; cook and stir for 2 mins over low heat or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins or until sauce thickens slightly. 2 Meanwhile, melt the extra butter in a large frying pan over moderate heat. Cook the cake slices, in batches, for 1 min each side or until browned and heated. Transfer to a heatproof plate;…

I’m being treated to a luxury two-night getaway in Byron Bay with my little dog, Cherry. I’m so excited that she gets to come along! ANYTHING BUT THE DOGHOUSE I check into my penthouse at The Beach Suites and I have to pinch myself, as it’s so gorgeous, I feel like I’m in a dream. It’s absolutely huge and the view to the beach is incredible. If you’ve been searching for pet-friendly accommodation that combines luxury, ocean views and ample space for entertaining, then The Beach Suites covers it all. Literally no expense or extras have been spared in these amazing five-star apartments. Private rooftop pool with ocean views? Tick! Pet-friendly stay complete with blankets and bowls? Tick! Morning newspaper of your choice? Tick! I could go on. Location is…

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 You’ve just had the New Moon in your sign and now the November Full Moon is in your Love Zone. Suffice to say, this is a very powerful time for you. Hopefully you’re feeling like a new you. Now you can have new relationship energy as well. ★ Love with all your heart. AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 19 With intense energies bearing down on you, keep your life in balance. The November Full Moon reminds you that home and work are equally important, so keep the equilibrium going. ★ Balance now will make the next 18 years easier. TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21 The November Full Moon in your sign is triggering the planet of excitement and change, Uranus. There could…

In sickness and amnesia My mum, Linda, and I were helping my little sister, Kiera, 28, shop for a wedding dress. I overheard Kiera ask Mum what it’s like having a husband. “Being married to your dad is like spending forever with a best friend who doesn’t remember a word I say or where anything goes,” Mum said dryly. Shayann Turner, Southbank, Vic. Free spirits WE PAY $100 FOR EACH LETTER PRINTED Naomi’s story in issue 36 about having the courage to explore the world outside her strict Amish upbringing made me think about my mum, Laurel. She grew up on a sheep farm miles from anywhere and, against her parents’ wishes, packed her bags aged 17 and headed to Sydney in search of something, anything, new. She met my…