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Our blogger reflects on how musicians like Jimmy Buffett, Rodriguez, and The Band influenced the his life. Source: Getty Images.
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It’s hard saying goodbye to your musical heroes

It’s hard saying goodbye to your musical heroes

Remembering the musical legends who shaped a generation and the timeless stories they shared.
Long wait times, a shortage in healthcare workers, and so much more. Here's how the government is trying to distract you from the real issues. Source: Getty
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The politicians plight to distract us from society’s real issues

The politicians plight to distract us from society’s real issues

This blogger is tired of the government trying to distract us from real issues (like lengthened wait times for healthcare), with shiny new things.
When you are young, you think you are invincible. You can bounce back from anything, more often than not better for the experience. Source: Getty
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Where does it hurt? Everywhere: How to live with growing old pains

Where does it hurt? Everywhere: How to live with growing old pains

This blogger writes about how ageing brings ongoing body aches and pain, emphasising the need to exercise, stay mobile, and prioritise self-care.
The thing is, individually none of these charges look excessive on my monthly credit card statement. Source: Getty
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How cancelling Apple TV saved me $3,597.84 a year!

How cancelling Apple TV saved me $3,597.84 a year!

Amid the alluring array of streaming subscriptions, this blogger faces a journey of financial reckoning, where a digital detox reveals the transformative power of mindful consumption and the liberating art of cutting the non-essential.
Theft from retail stores in NSW has spiked by 38 per cent over the past two years. Source: Getty
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Shoplifting soars as economic hardships fuels desperation

Shoplifting soars as economic hardships fuels desperation

This blogger writes about the alarming surge in shoplifting cases worldwide, driven by increasing economic hardships and desperation among communities.
Hash browns are not the only food and beverage items that are shrinking while the prices remain the same or, in reality, go up. Source: Getty
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Why are we paying more for smaller restaurant meals?

Why are we paying more for smaller restaurant meals?

Starts at 60 blogger Brian Crisp writes about the phenomenon of 'Shrinkflation,' where food and beverage items are reduced in size but keep the same prices, and expresses concerns about its impact on consumer habits and health.
'The typical cost of contesting a will is somewhere between $7000 and $15,000.' Source: Getty
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Where there’s a Will, there’s a way: Why more people than ever are challenging Wills

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way: Why more people than ever are challenging Wills

This blogger argues that, in most circumstances, wills should not be contested, as one's money should be distributed according to their own wishes, not decided by a magistrate swayed by courtroom arguments.
In 2021, of the 56,244 divorces in Australia, more than one in four divorces were people who had been married for more than 20 years. Source: Getty
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When love meets retirement: The challenges faced by ageing couples

When love meets retirement: The challenges faced by ageing couples

Writing about the complexities of modern weddings and the evolving dynamics of relationships, this blogger talks about the challenges of finding the perfect gift in a time where 'retirement divorces' are on the rise.
The captivating power of villains. Source: Getty
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Embracing the villains: Why everyone needs a troublemaker in their lives

Embracing the villains: Why everyone needs a troublemaker in their lives

Exploring the captivating allure of villains across sports, film, and television, this blogger writes about the universal fascination with these complex characters and why they play a crucial role in our narratives.

About Brian Crisp

Brian Crisp spent his working life writing for Fairfax and News Corp publications across the country. He edited The Sunday Times in Perth and was the national Escape editor for five years, travelling the world. He has visited more than 66 countries. A father to three daughters, he is now a grandfather to four boys and one girl, named Skipper. He is an avid golfer, part-time musician, and has had a lifetime love affair with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.