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that's life!

Issue 22, 2026
Magazine

Many media outlets try to connect with readers and engage them. But for genuine engagement and a vibrant sense of community, there is nothing else on the Australian media landscape that so clearly connects with its audience like that's life! magazine. That's because our million-plus readers also provide our content - it is their voice that makes that's life! the magazine with heart.

Letter from the Ed

Team THAT'S LIFE

that’s life! on-sale days

SHOTS Moments & memories

LOOKBACK

INSTA OF THE WEEK

WHAT’S ODD? PUZZLE

HOW TO LOVE • Courtney’s nan’s dementia journey inspired a book to help little ones understand

I was terrisied I’D DIE • Guy was on holiday when he came face to face with the world’s deadliest sea creature

STABBED TO DEATH AT SCHOOL • Caroline’s teenage boy was tragically killed at lunchtime

RAINFOREST TO RUNWAY

What we’re...

Hippo HUGS

MICHELANGELO

Laughter is the BEST MEDICINE • When Kim was given a scary diagnosis she searched for a way to feel better

ALL IN ONE • One-pan wonders mean minimal mess

CREAMY PUMPKIN, MUSHROOM AND SPINACH PASTA

CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

MONGOLIAN LAMB NOODLE STIR-FRY

Curry on

BUTTER CHICKEN CURRY PIE

CAULIFLOWER, EGGPLANT AND CHICKPEA CURRY

BANANA AND PECAN BREAD

ITALIAN SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN

Toast of the town • Cafe-style breakfasts you can make at home

A heavenly combination of all things nice

Her leg weighed 78 KILOS • A rare condition caused Manuel’s daughter’s leg to grow dramatically

He buried her body • ON THEIR FARM

Arch ENEMY

Canine company

All you need IS LOVE! • These strangers found love in the most unlikely places

DIFFERENT LANGUAGE, SAME LOVE

PENPALS TO LOVERS

Budgeting

BRAIN waves

3 WAYS TO… • stay hydrated in winter

Living well

Running ON EMPTY • The subtle signs you might be low in iron

Did you know?

Mum’s lifesaving of a KIDNEY! • Sick from birth, Holly is so grateful for the help she received

Smarty PANTS

THE MIDNIGHT CONCIERGE • Eric continued to do his rounds even after he passed

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  • English