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Lifestyle Camping comfort essentials There's something magical about camping – the sense of adventure, the simplicity of life, and the beauty of nature. However, adding a few comfort essentials to your camping gear can make your trip even more special, explains Carolyn Tate.

Lifestyle Facing aloneness: coping with loneliness after loss Kindness is not just a virtue to extend to others; it's also a vital ingredient for self-compassion. In the face of grief, loneliness or new circumstances, Margaret McKay explore the complexities of social isolation and the silent struggles that often go unnoticed.

Travel The art of minimalist travel In a world where travel often conjures images of bustling airports, overstuffed suitcases, and jam-packed itineraries, taking a minimalist approach to travel can transform your journey.Citro outlines this easy paradigm shift to help make travel more effortless and wonderful. It will not only change your packing technique but possibly also your sense of wellbeing and enjoyment.

Money Gifts and loans: how to safeguard your relationships Balancing generosity with sound financial and legal advice matters. It can be hard to see someone you care about struggling financially but gifting or lending money can affect age pension entitlements and your tax position. Whether you have a lot to give or a little, Margaret McKay explains your rights and responsibilities.

Lifestyle What rights do grandparents have if the parents divorce?If you're a grandparent struggling to see your grandchildren following your own child's divorce or separation, you're not alone. Margaret McKay looks into the complexities of grandparent rights in the face of adversity, offering insights into the legal landscape and emotional challenges.

Money Don't die intestate - the perils of passing without a will Why make a will when it might be challenged anyway? Margaret McKay explains the complicated ins and outs of dying without proper legal documents in place like a will - and why it's worth doing.

Lifestyle Embracing the grey Whether you call it salt and pepper, silver, pewter or charcoal, grey hair happens to all of us. Of course some people go grey in their 20s while others don’t see the first sign of silver until they are over 50. Plenty choose to cover up grey by colouring their hair, but a new round of female celebrities are urging us to stop the bother. Bron Maxabella explains ...

Money Don't sell your home until you understand the downsizer bonus If you sell a family home that you've lived in for more than 10 years, you can use part of the proceeds to top up a less-than-healthy super balance (without paying any tax in the process). Nigel Bowen explains how this lucrative bonus worth $300,000 per person or $600,000 for a couple works.