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Carly Gibbs
Weekend writer
Tauranga

Carly is a weekend writer for the Bay of Plenty Times

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New Zealand

Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps

13 Jul 04:00 PM
Supper clubs are gathering steam, so what does it take to host one?
New Zealand

Supper clubs are gathering steam, so what does it take to host one?

06 Jul 04:00 PM

Carly Gibbs pulls up a chair to learn how they work.

Dress code 'smart-casual': How to get the look right and still be professional
New Zealand

Dress code 'smart-casual': How to get the look right and still be professional

29 Jun 04:00 PM

Some office workers say they aren’t paid enough to look 'fly'.

'I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability
New Zealand

'I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability

21 Jun 04:00 PM

The songs were written during some personally challenging times.

Why for some people, answering a call is a ‘fate worse than death’
New Zealand

Why for some people, answering a call is a ‘fate worse than death’

15 Jun 08:14 PM

'Telephonophobia', a type of social anxiety, is common amongst Gen Z and Millennials.

Meet the Kiwi bodyguards protecting NZ’s rich and famous
New Zealand

Meet the Kiwi bodyguards protecting NZ’s rich and famous

08 Jun 04:45 PM

Clients have safe rooms, intruder detection, CCTV, drivers, and kidnap protection plans.

'Who keeps the fur baby?' How not to traumatise your dog in a break-up
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'Who keeps the fur baby?' How not to traumatise your dog in a break-up

25 May 04:45 PM

By law, pets are considered chattels — items of property — and subject to equal division.

'Situationships', 'throuples', 'ethical non-monogamy': The shift in modern relationships
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'Situationships', 'throuples', 'ethical non-monogamy': The shift in modern relationships

18 May 04:45 PM

People like to think sex can be void of emotion, but the reality is often different.

‘Beautiful the way you are’: The challenges of mothering an adolescent daughter
New Zealand

‘Beautiful the way you are’: The challenges of mothering an adolescent daughter

09 May 05:00 PM

Tween life coaching is already prominent in the USA, and in NZ the need is growing.

'Where did my food come from?': Can you do 12 months of NZ-only food?
New Zealand

'Where did my food come from?': Can you do 12 months of NZ-only food?

20 Apr 10:54 PM

Before you collectively sigh at the 'woke term', know it's not a new fad.

Hungry and at home: How to keep teens filled up during the holidays
New Zealand

Hungry and at home: How to keep teens filled up during the holidays

13 Apr 04:00 PM

Teaching adolescents to cook - and cook creatively - is a skill for life.

Fighting insomnia? One thing will help more than sleeping pills
New Zealand

Fighting insomnia? One thing will help more than sleeping pills

07 Apr 11:37 PM

Nearly all NZers experience some degree of acute insomnia throughout their lifetime.

Low and slow - how this barbecue cooking style is overtaking gas four-burners
New Zealand

Low and slow - how this barbecue cooking style is overtaking gas four-burners

28 Mar 04:00 PM

A Bay duo offer masterclasses aimed at the would-be 'barbecue god or goddess'.

Long lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this Easter
New Zealand

Long lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this Easter

23 Mar 04:00 PM

A list of some of our favourite venues to raise your glass, dine and be entertained.

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Bay of Plenty holidays: How to make a staycation feel like an actual holiday
New Zealand

Bay of Plenty holidays: How to make a staycation feel like an actual holiday

15 Dec 03:00 PM

Airbnb-ing is not within everyone’s budget, so here's how to have fun at home.

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‘I was a d***head on the piss’: Former drinkers get real about alcoholism
New Zealand

‘I was a d***head on the piss’: Former drinkers get real about alcoholism

09 Dec 04:00 PM

A silly season sobriety survival guide from people who've been there.

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The ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodies
New Zealand

The ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodies

02 Dec 04:00 PM

Plus, seven cheap presents you can make in your kitchen.

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Three Kiwi sustainable swimwear brands to watch, including the world’s first zero-waste label
New Zealand

Three Kiwi sustainable swimwear brands to watch, including the world’s first zero-waste label

25 Nov 04:00 PM

The fashion industry has been known as the second-biggest polluter in the world.

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Fishing, house-hunting: Bill Bailey on his love affair with NZ and his nationwide tour
New Zealand

Fishing, house-hunting: Bill Bailey on his love affair with NZ and his nationwide tour

18 Nov 03:00 PM

Bailey has looked at real estate here, saying he has thought about moving.

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How each Kiwi household wastes $1510 of food a year - and how to stop it
Lifestyle

How each Kiwi household wastes $1510 of food a year - and how to stop it

10 Nov 08:26 PM

Grocery shopping or buying takeaways when the fridge isn't empty needs to stop.

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The chore war: How working couples can make peace on the home front
New Zealand

The chore war: How working couples can make peace on the home front

03 Nov 03:00 PM

Some women feel they have to 'parent' their male partners, which is a 'turn-off'.

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Why more teens are heading down a path of anxiety, depression
New Zealand

Why more teens are heading down a path of anxiety, depression

27 Oct 03:00 PM

Dr Jo Prendergast advocates “benign neglect”, where parents intentionally step back.

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Social media lights a fire under envy
New Zealand

Social media lights a fire under envy

20 Oct 03:00 PM

More people want to keep up with the Joneses “including the Joneses themselves".

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Morgana O'Reilly's one-woman sell-out show
New Zealand

Morgana O'Reilly's one-woman sell-out show

30 Sep 03:00 PM

With her having performed the show over 50 times, it will soon be made into a film.

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10 ways to make the most of daylight saving in the Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

10 ways to make the most of daylight saving in the Bay of Plenty

22 Sep 04:00 PM

Drinks, food, activities: we've got your extra daylight hours covered.

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Stylists' tips: Noughties revival in spring fashion trends
New Zealand

Stylists' tips: Noughties revival in spring fashion trends

17 Sep 12:53 AM

A few Y2K trends are reemerging thanks to fashion’s cyclical nature.

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How to catch a cheater: Private investigators' tips for spotting the red flags
New Zealand

How to catch a cheater: Private investigators' tips for spotting the red flags

09 Sep 05:00 PM

Investigators say a spouse’s gut instinct that something isn’t right is usually correct.

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10 of the best: Where to take Dad this Father’s Day (or any day, for that matter)
New Zealand

10 of the best: Where to take Dad this Father’s Day (or any day, for that matter)

01 Sep 04:00 PM

From the gamer to the luxe-life lovin', we've got the many types of dads covered.

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'Absolute force': Live storytelling event honours late founder's legacy
New Zealand

'Absolute force': Live storytelling event honours late founder's legacy

26 Aug 05:00 PM

As event honours Dawn Picken, her close friend shares a cruel twist in her own life.

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Four top chefs share their number-one tip for home cooks
New Zealand

Four top chefs share their number-one tip for home cooks

18 Aug 04:00 PM

They will exhibit at the Tauranga Food Show, which marks its 10th anniversary next week.

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Popular Kiwi Instagram gardener's tips for vege patches big and small
New Zealand

Popular Kiwi Instagram gardener's tips for vege patches big and small

11 Aug 05:00 PM

Her how-to book spawned out of her popular Instagram page @mrs.evans.garden.

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12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane Bosher
New Zealand

12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane Bosher

05 Aug 05:49 PM

He wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".

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The Ginaissance: How distilleries here work to stand out in the craft spirit crowd
New Zealand

The Ginaissance: How distilleries here work to stand out in the craft spirit crowd

29 Jul 06:00 PM

'A lot of beer and wine drinkers are leaning towards gin these days.'

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'A complete turnaround’: Demand for overseas holidays soars
New Zealand

'A complete turnaround’: Demand for overseas holidays soars

22 Jul 10:00 PM

The past year has surpassed a "bumper" 2019 travel year by 25 per cent.

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The silent change: What to expect when going through perimenopause
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The silent change: What to expect when going through perimenopause

08 Jul 10:00 PM

BIG READ: Dr Linda Dear labels perimenopause a "blind spot".

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Dad pods: Unedited, quick-witted, dad banter
New Zealand

Dad pods: Unedited, quick-witted, dad banter

01 Jul 10:02 PM

There hasn’t been a dad-led podcast in NZ until now, and nothing is off the table.

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‘Special but difficult’: Bic Runga reflects on hit album Beautiful Collision, 20 years later
New Zealand

‘Special but difficult’: Bic Runga reflects on hit album Beautiful Collision, 20 years later

23 Jun 11:48 PM

Bic on her shows: "I hope people find it cathartic and maybe nostalgic.'

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Lonely? How to make a new best friend in adulthood
New Zealand

Lonely? How to make a new best friend in adulthood

16 Jun 10:00 PM

While you can ask someone, “Are you single?”, there's no question, “Are you friended?”

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‘I’m not giving every waking hour’: Meet the employees who are quiet quitting
New Zealand

‘I’m not giving every waking hour’: Meet the employees who are quiet quitting

11 Jun 06:00 PM

The phrase means doing what you're paid to do, without going 'above and beyond'.

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Hunting for the black gold
New Zealand

Hunting for the black gold

02 Jun 11:00 PM

Big read: Their property has proven to be one of the highest per tree producers.

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60 million streams: Rotorua songwriter to release first full-length album
New Zealand

60 million streams: Rotorua songwriter to release first full-length album

26 May 05:00 PM

Praise comes worldwide for singer-songwriter Alayna Powley.

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Making steak an art form: How Mount restaurant made world’s top 101 steak list
New Zealand

Making steak an art form: How Mount restaurant made world’s top 101 steak list

20 May 09:55 PM

Forget plain steak, Mount restaurant serves carnivore artistry.

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Mums over 40 - what it's like having a baby later in life
Lifestyle

Mums over 40 - what it's like having a baby later in life

14 May 12:00 AM

The number of NZ women having babies over age 40 has remained stable in the last 10 years.

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For the love of old clothes: Why thrifting for vintage is so hot right now
New Zealand

For the love of old clothes: Why thrifting for vintage is so hot right now

07 May 12:00 AM

Thrifting has grown from op shop drop-offs to Instagram accounts reselling vintage.

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'To be able to say we’re married is big': Couples celebrate 10 years after marriage law changed
New Zealand

'To be able to say we’re married is big': Couples celebrate 10 years after marriage law changed

14 Apr 10:00 PM

The law meant NZers could marry regardless of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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One man’s $30,000 mission to adopt a Mexican street dog and bring her to NZ
New Zealand

One man’s $30,000 mission to adopt a Mexican street dog and bring her to NZ

07 Apr 08:15 PM

BIG READ: Bringing a rescue dog into NZ is a "real commitment".

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How chef became the Bay’s sausage ‘boss’
New Zealand

How chef became the Bay’s sausage ‘boss’

31 Mar 11:00 PM

Pagani arrived in NZ not speaking a word of English but his skills spoke volumes.

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Luka Connor: 'I knew 1000 per cent I wanted to be a Black Fern'
New Zealand

Luka Connor: 'I knew 1000 per cent I wanted to be a Black Fern'

24 Mar 07:00 PM

She's 'just a small-town girl' blazing a trail for other girls to follow.

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Who Loves Who the Most: Dance Exponents take on The Exponents, in a national tour celebrating 40 years of music
New Zealand

Who Loves Who the Most: Dance Exponents take on The Exponents, in a national tour celebrating 40 years of music

17 Mar 11:10 PM

The 11-stop tour celebrates 40 years since their debut album Prayers Be Answered.

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Expectant dad starts men-only classes for conversations about fatherhood
New Zealand

Expectant dad starts men-only classes for conversations about fatherhood

10 Mar 10:00 PM

Simon Street hopes to create a safe space and a “flowing kaupapa” for fathers to share.

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‘It’s cool to be a Kiwi’: The Black Seeds’ Barnaby Weir on the band’s 25th anniversary; the longevity of their distinctive sound
New Zealand

‘It’s cool to be a Kiwi’: The Black Seeds’ Barnaby Weir on the band’s 25th anniversary; the longevity of their distinctive sound

03 Mar 10:00 PM

The Black Seeds will bring their reggae-funk beats to Tauranga in March, for First We Eat.

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'Te ao Māori is compelling': Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird on their new project
New Zealand

'Te ao Māori is compelling': Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird on their new project

25 Feb 02:00 AM

The sisters preserve and blend traditional Māori cooking techniques with modern twists.

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'The last stretch in a marathon': Tips for surviving until Christmas break
Lifestyle

'The last stretch in a marathon': Tips for surviving until Christmas break

26 Nov 10:00 PM

Here comes Santa Claus: Tips to survive until holiday time, including managing stress.

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'Fat is not a naughty word': Plus-size shoppers call for change
New Zealand

'Fat is not a naughty word': Plus-size shoppers call for change

11 Nov 07:14 PM

Reader opinion: Many plus-size items are 'ugly', more expensive, and ill-fitting.

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Sex, betrayal and dysfunction: What really goes on behind a sex therapist's walls
New Zealand

Sex, betrayal and dysfunction: What really goes on behind a sex therapist's walls

30 Sep 11:00 PM

Sex is "the play of adults" and shouldn't go to the bottom of the priority list.

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Your guide to daylight saving: Sleep, barbecues, flower planting, and the perfect party dress
Lifestyle

Your guide to daylight saving: Sleep, barbecues, flower planting, and the perfect party dress

24 Sep 12:00 AM

The changing of the clocks: Clocks move forward an hour on Sunday for daylight saving.

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Moonwalking and mayonnaise: What they have to do with reducing your cleaning time
Lifestyle

Moonwalking and mayonnaise: What they have to do with reducing your cleaning time

09 Sep 11:00 PM

Pantyhose, lemons and mayonnaise: Your cheap house cleaning must-haves.

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'Having an affair, buying a fast car and looking tragic': Debunking the mid-life crisis myth
Lifestyle

'Having an affair, buying a fast car and looking tragic': Debunking the mid-life crisis myth

22 Aug 12:00 AM

Is a midlife crisis a meltdown or something deeper? And how do you navigate it?

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Hitting rock bottom: Ex-boozers on Dry July and beyond
New Zealand

Hitting rock bottom: Ex-boozers on Dry July and beyond

01 Jul 05:00 PM

Taking it to the limit: Many Kiwis give up grog only after suffering serious consequences

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Drama, betrayal, sex: Behind Disco Bloodbath, a doco 'without limits'
Entertainment

Drama, betrayal, sex: Behind Disco Bloodbath, a doco 'without limits'

24 Jun 07:00 PM

The doco follows Auckland's iconic underground cabaret drag show Disco Bloodbath.

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Getting it off their chest: Men share honest experiences of the blues for Men's Health Week
New Zealand

Getting it off their chest: Men share honest experiences of the blues for Men's Health Week

17 Jun 09:30 PM

"It's hard to say 'are you okay?' if you don't have trust because their guard will be up."

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Not your traditional comic: Josh Thomson on stage fright, how 7 Days helped shape a cultural identity
Entertainment

Not your traditional comic: Josh Thomson on stage fright, how 7 Days helped shape a cultural identity

11 Jun 11:30 PM

NZers now embrace comedians after tall poppy syndrome in the 1990s and early 2000s.

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'Simultaneously savage and tender': Tom Sainsbury on his tour, the sensitivities of fame
New Zealand

'Simultaneously savage and tender': Tom Sainsbury on his tour, the sensitivities of fame

03 Jun 09:30 PM

"I sometimes put videos up and think 'why did you do that?', Tom Sainsbury says.

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Villains, laughs and long naps: Shorty St actors recount memories for anniversary
Entertainment

Villains, laughs and long naps: Shorty St actors recount memories for anniversary

20 May 11:00 PM

Many high profile Shorty actors over the years have originated, or grown up in, the Bay.

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Prioritise yourself: How to stay on top of your mental health when you're scant on time and money
Lifestyle

Prioritise yourself: How to stay on top of your mental health when you're scant on time and money

14 May 03:30 AM

No matter how under the pump you are, prioritise yourself. Take mini-breaks and talk

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Edible weeds and other eco-thrifty tips for eating well
Lifestyle

Edible weeds and other eco-thrifty tips for eating well

26 Mar 09:00 PM

The main way to make meals cheap and sustainable is to eat less meat and more plant foods

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Nurturing ties amid Covid's big chill
Lifestyle

Nurturing ties amid Covid's big chill

12 Mar 11:00 PM

In the past two years, many have had to work hard at keeping relationships strong

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'You are allowed to moan, complain and want time to yourself': Coping with family pressure
Lifestyle

'You are allowed to moan, complain and want time to yourself': Coping with family pressure

04 Mar 11:30 PM

Dr Ross helps to normalise many family-related stressors as "problems of life".

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Staycations, books, bars and beaches: The ultimate guide to a Bay of Plenty summer
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Staycations, books, bars and beaches: The ultimate guide to a Bay of Plenty summer

24 Dec 10:00 PM

Information and opinion: Staycations, beach reads, fish and chips, best bars, and events.

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Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022
Lifestyle

Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022

17 Dec 09:00 PM

Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.

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Overbooked, overwhelmed and overweight. Here's how to 'kick the culture of being busy'
Lifestyle

Overbooked, overwhelmed and overweight. Here's how to 'kick the culture of being busy'

01 Oct 10:32 PM

As a society, we feel a need to do and be more, and for everything to run at a fast pace.

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My Girl: Celebrating the bond between dads and daughters
New Zealand

My Girl: Celebrating the bond between dads and daughters

04 Sep 02:45 AM

Father's Day: Dads and daughters reflect on the ups and downs of their relationship.

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The secret to ageing well: Why wealth is your health
Lifestyle

The secret to ageing well: Why wealth is your health

13 Aug 10:19 PM

Those with more social and financial advantages tend to age better.

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Bubbles, tug-of-war, swimming, and zoomies: What really goes on at doggy daycare
New Zealand

Bubbles, tug-of-war, swimming, and zoomies: What really goes on at doggy daycare

16 Jul 05:00 PM

Creches charge about $30 a day; offer pick-up/drop-off and operate downtown and rural

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Dry July: Why breaking the grog habit will change your life along the way
Lifestyle

Dry July: Why breaking the grog habit will change your life along the way

10 Jul 12:00 AM

Dry July has real benefits, particularly if participants don't give up halfway through.

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'How to Dad' Jordan Watson on being a full-time YouTuber
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'How to Dad' Jordan Watson on being a full-time YouTuber

26 Jun 09:00 PM

His online career has been full-time for the past four years; and earns him six figures.

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Digital detox: Ditch your smartphone and reclaim your life
Lifestyle

Digital detox: Ditch your smartphone and reclaim your life

05 Jun 10:00 PM

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