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Amy Sheehan

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 30, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Amy Sheehan

    Banks are slashing credit card perks. Here's what you stand to lose (opens the original)

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    From October 1, those small surcharges we pay on debit, prepaid and credit cards will be scrapped under reforms by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), saving customers about $1.6 billion each year. While this is good news for most of us, experts say some credit card holders may be worse off under the reforms. Here's what you need to know about the changes and how they could affect you. Because the RBA is also lowering the cap on interchange fees (what a store would pay to your bank when you tap

  2. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Amy Sheehan

    These women were married for decades before learning their husbands were gay (opens the original)

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    Karen's husband was working from home one day when she noticed something strange on his laptop. "As I walked past, something jumped out at me, so I looked," says the now 59-year-old from Melbourne/Naarm. "Open on the computer were sort of all these gay [adult websites], and my heart sank; I was like 'What is this?'" It was the beginning of a very painful period where Karen's marriage of two decades fell apart with her husband's eventual admission that he was gay. "It was very, very difficult, he

  3. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Amy Sheehan

    Five affordable meals for big families or to have leftovers (opens the original)

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    I often have anywhere up to eight people to feed during busy weeks, which means meal prepping in our household is essential. Factor in a few fussy eaters and there needs to be careful consideration of not only what's on the menu but making sure there's enough for everyone. These five recipes are tasty, affordable and, for me, stretched far enough to feed extra mouths or to have leftovers the next day. This is the kind of dinner that's easy for a weeknight but also perfect for feeding family or f

  4. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Amy Sheehan

    'Who am I now?' Mums and dads reflect on the grief of becoming empty-nesters (opens the original)

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    Adjusting to life when children fly the coop can bring a range of emotions parents may not have expected. Our recent story on how empty-nesters fill the void prompted many readers, particularly single parents and fathers, to reach out to share their journeys. Here's what they told us about the unexpected grief and emptiness they've felt when their children left home. I've got two daughters. The eldest has been staying at her boyfriend's place and the youngest one's doing a final year at high sch

  5. Article · Sep 5, 2026 · Amy Sheehan

    Richard Scolyer gave his daughter Emily love to 'last a lifetime' (opens the original)

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    Emily Scolyer feels overwhelming gratitude for the 22 years of unwavering love and support she had from her father, Richard Scolyer. The cancer researcher and former Australian of the Year died in June after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Emily says her father made every moment magical, and she is aspiring to carry on his love of family, nature and connection. Whether it's romantic, platonic, heartbreaking or surprising, our Love Story series is about love in all its forms. Share yours w

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