Ever used up a whole roll of film taking photos of your pet, only to end up with a series of furry blurs when you get the photos back? Here’s a few tips for taking the perfect photo of your favourite animal friend. Happy snapping. Try to use a high-speed film and a fast shutter […]

Just before World War II, I married my sweetheart, Daniel. We had a small ceremony and shared two weeks of wedded bliss before he was sent off to the war. I would get letters from my love nearly every week and I missed him terribly. Four months after Daniel had left, I received a telegram. […]

After going straight from university to a career in information technology, I was looking for a bit of a change in my life. I was making good money and had lots of friends, but something was missing – adventure! I’d always had a romantic fascination with the outback. With dreams of working hard on the […]

My boss Peter was a good-looking man. Forty years old, tall, muscular and with honey blond hair that hadn’t yet greyed, he had gorgeous sapphire blue eyes that made you buckle at the knees. He had plenty of charm and wit to match – a real ladykiller. Supposedly happily married, Peter had managed – at […]

Ever since I was a little girl I’ve dreamt of meeting the man of my dreams and having four children. When I met Nathan through my work he was everything I wanted – funny, intelligent, sophisticated. But most of all, he wanted me too. Nathan and I had been dating for three years, and I […]

When those little voices inside your head tell you what you’re doing is wrong, you’d think you would listen to them. Your conscience is obviously trying to tell you something for a reason, so why is it we choose to ignore these voices? Being 23 and in love, I had followed my boyfriend Zack to […]

Studying art for my HSC was challenging, but I found I enjoyed painting so much that I knew it was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. After finishing school I began an art course at the local TAFE. Just two weeks into the semester I could already tell I was […]

Question: If you add vinegar or lemon juice to the rinse water when you bath your pet, it will wash away strong odours and cut soap film. Answer: Similarly, adding baking soda to the rinse water will make your pet’s coat soft and shiny, as well as free of odours.

Question: If your cat won’t swallow liquid medicine, there is a solution! Answer: Spill the medicine on your cat’s coat – your cat will lick their fur clean and have the medicine in spite of themselves.

Question: Cats love munching on grass for fun, and to aid their digestion. However there are a few types of plants and grasses they really love, which give them a natural high. Answer: A chemical called nepetalactone is released when plants such as catnip are eaten or rubbed, which stimulates most of our moggies. They […]