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This year, make a resolution that will actually make a difference
Opinion
Religion

This year, make a resolution that will actually make a difference

Only 8 per cent of people are still keeping their resolutions by year’s end. Here’s why make them and quit them – plus an idea for something better.

  • by Barney Zwartz

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Sunday Life’s most popular cover stories of 2023
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Sunday Life

Sunday Life’s most popular cover stories of 2023

From “The Fishers” who became Australia’s favourite couple this year to Moana Hope on navigating single parenthood – all of Sunday Life’s profiles in one place.

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‘What kind of parent does this?’: How (and why) to stop yelling at your kids

‘What kind of parent does this?’: How (and why) to stop yelling at your kids

Even the most gentle, positive or responsive of parents aren’t immune to yelling at their kids. But it can often make everyone feel worse.

  • by Shannon Shelton Miller
Barbie and beige flags: The best (and weirdest) internet trends of 2023

Barbie and beige flags: The best (and weirdest) internet trends of 2023

From Matildas mania to therapy speak, we look back at the most talked about trends of the year.

  • by Abby Seaman and Lauren Ironmonger
I’m no longer a COVID virgin, but I’m trying to stay positive
Opinion
New Year

I’m no longer a COVID virgin, but I’m trying to stay positive

After four years of dodging the bloody thing, I’ve succumbed. And it’s given me a great excuse to ditch the party hat.

  • by Jo Stubbings
My new year’s resolutions? Have more fun, foster a child and get a tattoo
Opinion
New Year

My new year’s resolutions? Have more fun, foster a child and get a tattoo

Only half of Baby Boomers make a new year’s resolution, compared to 92 per cent of Gen Z. You’d be surprised how few people follow through with them.

  • by Kate Halfpenny
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Vowing to quit the socials in the new year? Perhaps art can help

Vowing to quit the socials in the new year? Perhaps art can help

Great art can move us - but perhaps it can also propel us gym-wards or away from reading the comments...

  • by John Bailey
Perennials and imperfections: Garden trends you’ll be seeing in 2024

Perennials and imperfections: Garden trends you’ll be seeing in 2024

Here’s everything we’ll be growing in the year ahead.

  • by Megan Backhouse
Country music and camping: How Mackenzie Arnold is staying grounded

Country music and camping: How Mackenzie Arnold is staying grounded

Back home for Christmas, the Matildas star opens up about her fans, family and the next generation of goalkeepers.

  • by Lauren Ironmonger
Surprise! The new pregnancy announcement is no announcement at all

Surprise! The new pregnancy announcement is no announcement at all

Many women are rethinking how they share their pregnancy online, if at all.

  • by Fortesa Latifi
Not exactly a neat freak? Here’s how to learn to be tidier

Not exactly a neat freak? Here’s how to learn to be tidier

Yes, people can learn to stop being messy.

  • by Stacey Colino