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that's life!

Issue 21, 2026
Magazine

Many media outlets try to connect with readers and engage them. But for genuine engagement and a vibrant sense of community, there is nothing else on the Australian media landscape that so clearly connects with its audience like that's life! magazine. That's because our million-plus readers also provide our content - it is their voice that makes that's life! the magazine with heart.

Letter from the Ed

Snap SHOTS • Moments & memories

LOOKBACK

Meet MIGHTY Maggie! • Louise’s surprise triplets – Ada, Lillie and Maggie – have brought her family triple the love

51-year fight FOR THE TRUTH • Taura’s aunt Laura was stalked by a stranger, then she vanished

I halved m FOR y weight MY BOY

HOPPY DAYS!

All HAIL!

Watching • The Testaments – Disney +

Reading • Love Untold by Ruth Jones

Listening to • Unfiltered by Dave Letele

Un-baa-lievable PROPOSAL

STOLE MY LIMBS • Manjit rescued a dog but a lick left her with sepsis Manjit Sangha, 56

Pantry RAID • Supermarket staples make cooking at home easy

Fuel up your kids • Child-friendly eats courtesy of paediatric nutritionist Mandy Sacher

Lemon aid • Add with fresh citrus!

I walk STRANGERS down the aisle! • Dan acts as a ‘stand-in dad’ at queer weddings Dan Blevins, 49

KILLER COMFORTED VICTIM'S ISTER • Samantha Eastwood always helped others, then her life was cut short

Rachel found a way to get revenge for a past wrong

Family business

Mum faked her illnessFOR 33 YEARS • Helen believed her mum was desperately sick – until diaries exposed a lifetime of lies

Update your digs

BRAIN waves • When going to the shops, leave your car in the car park farthest away. It’ll be easier to find a parking spot and walking the extra distance will increase your exercise.

Broken HEARTS club • The hidden habits putting your ticker at risk (and how to fix them)

1 trillion

improve memory and concentration • Simple ways to sharpen focus and recall

Oh crap

Did you know?

DO NOT DISTURB

start each day with a positive affirmation

My body was A PRISON • Just brushing her teeth is a danger for Kirstin

Totally tonal • Proof that dressing in one colour top to toe just... works

Pretty POUTS • Chapped lips? Not you babe, because you have these beauty editor-approved lip balms in your bag! Go forth and smooch all winter.

FLOWERS FROM DAD • Kris’ dad promised he’d send a sign from beyond – and he delivered...

Explaining mysteries

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