Take 5

Take 5 has MORE real life stories and MORE puzzles than any other weekly magazine in Australia. It’s packed with real-life stories that make you laugh, cry, gasp and feel inspired. There’s also easy, budget-friendly recipes, expert health advice, plus handy hints and tips to make your life easier – plus a massive prize pool on offer each week, with car, cash and more up for grabs.

When Dolly Parton

Sparkle and SLAM • Wrestling helped me become the bold, fearless woman I am today

BUTCHERED BY LOVE • Sister’s evil husband cut her off, tormented her and then brutally murdered her

MY OPEN HEART • I couldn’t stay faithful, so we changed the rules

THE REASON TO SMILE • Our son is a constant source of inspiration to others

TENSE TIMES • How modern life is keeping your nervous system on high alert

WAKE-UP CALL • How regularly losing sleep wreaks havoc on your health

TROUSER talk • There’s no question who wears the pants this autumn

QUIRKY CROCHETER • People think my koala balaclava is gum-nuts!

Your tips

3 tips for PLANE TRAVEL

HITCHED in hospital • I swapped my fairytale castle for a hospital bed

Pep RALLY • What’s the deal with peptides? We got the tea from a skin expert

See the wild transformation of my hair! • Josephine’s hair has been completely revamped in the past year.

BORN TO FLY • They said women couldn’t be pilots, but I proved them wrong

YEARNED IT • Why slow burns are becoming more popular than fiery romances

MINCE IT UP • Delicious new ways with a family favourite

TRIPLE TROUBLE

THE GREAT ANZAC bake-off • These old-fashioned favourites are perfect with a morning cuppa

AMONG THE GUM TREES • Our home is full of furry friends

SECOND cities • Discover the places that fly under the tourist radar

Loathsome LUNCH • Why didn’t the boss order for everyone if it’s an issue?

QUEEN OF MY CASTLE • I brought this incredible art form to Australia

Food for thought

No place like home

Follically blessed

JUST FOR LAUGHS

Slippery slope