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Meet the 'coffin confessor', crashing funerals to speak up for the dead

"They've got something to say, listen to it. If you don't like it, walk away," says Coffin Confessor Bill Edgar, talking about his unusual job. Picture supplied by Penguin Random House ANZ
New book by Bill Edgar tells what he's learned crashing funerals.
John Piggott
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Check out the travel adventures of older Aussies, like this cheeky monkey

Desiree Savage
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"This photo was taken a couple of years ago on my holiday to Bali. This is in the Monkey Forest in Ubud with a VERY cheeky monkey," says Kerrie. Picture by Kerrie Tullipan
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Inside Maggie Beer's new cookbook and TV Series on aged care dining

WIN a copy of Maggie Beer's latest cook book, Maggie's Recipes for Life.
Eileen Wood
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Maggie Beer has a new TV documentary on the ABC and iView, Maggie Beer's Big Mission, in which she sets out to show how food in aged care doesn't have to be unappetising, unhealthy and boring and life in general. Picture supplied
Untold stories behind Australia's biggest rock anthems revealed in new book
(clockwise from bottom left) Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel, INXS and Chrissy Amphlett from the Divinyls.
Aussie Rock Anthems - Top 40 is out now.
Nadine Morton
WIN | Heckle the Wicked Witch (nicely) at Snow White pantomime
Join in the fun on stage as this children's fable unfolds onstage.
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Win tickets to see a pantomime of Snow White in Sydney during September 2024. Picture supplied
Macy Gray opens up about bullying, travel and new music
The acclaimed singer Macy Gray on how life is, now
Megan Doherty
Macy Gray is 56 and fabulous. Picture by Giuliano Bekor

Books

How To Make Gravy: the tender story behind this Aussie hit

Music
December 21 will forever be 'Gravy Day'. Picture copyright Tony Mott
Glen Humphries
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Meet the 'coffin confessor', crashing funerals to speak up for the dead

New book by Bill Edgar tells what he's learned crashing funerals.
John Piggott
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"They've got something to say, listen to it. If you don't like it, walk away," says Coffin Confessor Bill Edgar, talking about his unusual job. Picture supplied by Penguin Random House ANZ

Untold stories behind Australia's biggest rock anthems revealed in new book

Aussie Rock Anthems - Top 40 is out now.
Nadine Morton
(clockwise from bottom left) Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel, INXS and Chrissy Amphlett from the Divinyls.

Food & Drink

Inside Maggie Beer's new cookbook and TV Series on aged care dining
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Maggie Beer has a new TV documentary on the ABC and iView, Maggie Beer's Big Mission, in which she sets out to show how food in aged care doesn't have to be unappetising, unhealthy and boring and life in general. Picture supplied
WIN a copy of Maggie Beer's latest cook book, Maggie's Recipes for Life.
Eileen Wood
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The timelessness of a plant-based farmhouse
Cherie Hausler
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Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel
European coffee experience right here in Australia
After four decades, this coffee shop still serves a good cup.
Hamish Geale
Jason Bardenhagen, of Croplines Coffee. Picture by Paul Scambler

Movies

We all remember those special teachers who inspired us. Watch this
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Enric Auquer portrays the unorthodox and charismatic Antonio Benaiges. Picture by Sergi Bernal
Jane Freebury
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Ritchie brings out the big guns in real-life story of derring-do
Jess Layt
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Alan Ritchson is a scene-stealer in this true story of derring-do. Picture Prime Video
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In-jokes just keep on coming in this cheeky superhero bromance
Cris Kennedy
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Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine. Picture supplied

Competitions

Inside Maggie Beer's new cookbook and TV Series on aged care dining

Review
Maggie Beer has a new TV documentary on the ABC and iView, Maggie Beer's Big Mission, in which she sets out to show how food in aged care doesn't have to be unappetising, unhealthy and boring and life in general. Picture supplied
WIN a copy of Maggie Beer's latest cook book, Maggie's Recipes for Life.
Eileen Wood
No comments
WIN | Heckle the Wicked Witch (nicely) at Snow White pantomime
Join in the fun on stage as this children's fable unfolds onstage.
No comments
Win tickets to see a pantomime of Snow White in Sydney during September 2024. Picture supplied
WIN a Hydragun massager to ease your aching muscles
Relieve tired and achy muscles in the comfort of your own home.
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Relieve tired and achy muscles with a Hydragun Massage Gun. Picture supplied
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WIN A feel-good story of mistaken identity and new beginnings
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is Anna Johnston's debut novel.
Eileen Wood
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Anna Johnston has channelled her respect for older people and her knowledge of aged care into a quirky and humourous debut novel. Picture supplied

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