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Sylvia Harvie

Letter to the editor: Celebrating International Women’s day

It’s that time again…footy fever and a Panthers win?

It’s that time again…footy fever and a Panthers win?

It’s that time again…footy fever and a Panthers win?

Now for something different: Sylvia gives her tips for the NRL finals. Find out who she thinks will win here!

Why we lost everything and live on a negative budget

Why we lost everything and live on a negative budget

Why we lost everything and live on a negative budget

When Sylvia and her partner lost everything in the downfall of the HIP program, she relaised she would have to start again and rebuild their financial support.

Why Australia is no longer “the lucky country”

Why Australia is no longer “the lucky country”

Why Australia is no longer “the lucky country”

Is Australia still the "lucky" country? The short answer is no. But why? Why did this change so rapidly and significantly since the '50s? Sylvia explores the issue today...

What pisses me off? When my Irish creeps back into my life…

What pisses me off? When my Irish creeps back into my life…

What pisses me off? When my Irish creeps back into my life…

What annoying habits get in your way? Sylvia has had quite enough of her frustrating quintessential Irish habits creeping their way into her life...

What happens when your strong partner becomes your patient

What happens when your strong partner becomes your patient

What happens when your strong partner becomes your patient

Sylvia's retirement plans changed dramatically when her husband fell permanently ill. Now she has begun caring for the man she thought would always care for her...

Why I strive for a positive life

Why I strive for a positive life

Why I strive for a positive life

Sylvia has had one of the most interesting, hard and difficult lives of anyone. Yet, she remains positive and always sees the good. This is her story.

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