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.

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Twinning at Life • My bestie and I do everything together, even babies

Hacked To Bits • Ten balaclava-clad thugs stormed our flat and butchered my baby’s dad.

Bagged Chips Then Bagged The Boss • He was off-limits…now he’s my husband!

I Walked So They Could Run • It’s been a marathon journey to self-acceptance

Burn Notice • Signs your brain is begging for a break

Flex Appeal • How stretching your body makes everything better

The Autumn edit • Get inspired by the colours of the season: rusty reds, earthy browns and warm, wearable tones

Sky-High I Do • I walked down two aisles on my wedding day

Your tips • After breadcrumbing chicken, put it in the fridge for half an hour so the coating stays on better when you cook it.

Honey, Is It Bad? • I went to the salon to change my look, but not this much!

Local legends • Five home-grown beauty brands we can’t get enough of

My Eyesight Is Better–Thanks To Blue Merry™! • Kathy improved her vision and impressed her optometrist by using the Blue Berry™ product. She shares her amazing story.

Battle Scars • I’m on a mission to defeat stigma around PTSD

Deadly Debt • Two women vanished. Years later, a powerful circumstantial case put their killer behind bars

What a Pear! • Use this in-season fruit in irresistible desserts!

Autumn all-rounder • Tuck into this spiced delight

Chicken Best • Throw together a weeknight treat!

Stitch Switch • My knitted numbers are tackling fast fashion

Budget Bon Voyage • 10 clever ways to travel more and spend less

What’s In A Name?

Making New Memories • I couldn’t remember my sons’ birthday or wedding

Paw-tective pooch

Logical conclusion

Mum’s intuition

Showing support

Just For Laughs