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Carolyn Tate

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Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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Past articles by Carolyn:

Nothing Christian about Citipointe College gender discrimination

A Brisbane school has made headlines for sending parents a contract for them to sign before the school year starts, agreeing that their children will identify as the sex they were assigned at birth, or expect to be expelled. Citipointe Christian College gave parents just over a week before school returns to sign and return the contract, leaving them little time to consider their options or find… → Read More

Dating after divorce is more fun then in your youth

I was always bad at dating. I hated the awkwardness of it, so I was always keen to fast forward to the being in love part. That bit seemed so much more appealing to me than sweaty palms, waiting for the phone to ring, and wondering if I have spinach in my teeth. → Read More

The seven best things that happen once you get divorced

When I first separated from my ex-husband, nearly five years ago, I was devastated. Sure, I’d seen the split coming and by the time it happened I was more than ready to end our marriage and move on, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t also heartbroken. → Read More

How to lose weight: Woman lost 50kg, gained a husband

Tamara McDonald would eat takeaway daily, tipping the scales at 115kg → Read More

‘I swapped my coffee for an orgasm every morning’

I have to start by telling you, I love coffee. → Read More

Breast cancer: Mum’s diagnosis ignites fashionable turban business

When Vanessa Keir was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31, it came as a huge shock. But it’s a twist of fate that led to her to create a new business and help other women going through the same battle. → Read More

GetReminded: Mum creates money-saving app after fateful Uber moment

If the taxi Silje Dreyer ordered in May 2017 had shown up she would never have started a business that would help us all save thousands on our household bills. → Read More

Ete Swimwear owner Jessica Williamson on why she doesn’t multi-task

Jessica Williamson was just 22 years-old when started her own online swimwear label. → Read More

How Ana Piteira created a global jewellery brand from scratch

Ana Piteira could have been forgiven for resting on her laurels. → Read More

Mum reclaims body after five babies, shrinking from a size 16 to an 8

A mum has revealed her incredible transformation after losing 32kgs that she gained after having five children. → Read More

I’m more relaxed with my third child and that makes me a better mum

Which method of parenting worked better? The jury is still out. → Read More

Married At First Sight: It’s time to get rid of MAFS’ Jessika

We’ve long suspected it, but last night Married At First Sight bosses proved to us once and for all that they do not possess a single soul between them. → Read More

How to co-parent with an ex when your parenting styles are vastly different

Don't sweat the small stuff, and remember to choose your battles. → Read More

The Bachelor 2019: Why astrophysicist Matt Agnew is a good choice

The Bachelor has announced its new star for 2019 in astrophysicist Matt Agnew, which has Australia scratching its collective head and saying, “Who?” → Read More

‘The sign my perfect marriage was doomed from the start’

Amelia, 30, and Dylan, 32 — both hospitality workers — fell for each other fast and quickly moved overseas together. But just months into their year abroad, Amelia started hearing rumours about the stunning Swiss backpacker who was living in their hotel. Here, they explain in their own words how their relationship imploded. → Read More

Scary reason you should check your mum’s Tinder

My mum is 70 and single, but she refuses to try dating apps or online dating. → Read More

Safety steps: Should you track your child's journey to school?

I was about six years old when I started walking to school without adult supervision. My nine-year-old brother was supposed to walk with me, but more often than not, he'd abandon me as soon as we were out of our mum's line of sight to hang with his mates. → Read More

Voluntary school contributions: Why public schools should be fee-free

Raising children is expensive. I’m a single mum with three school-age children and I don’t know where all my money goes, but I suspect a large proportion of it ends up at uniform shops replacing lost hats and the Apple store replacing cracked screens. → Read More

‘How I found out my boyfriend was sleeping with his boss’

Charlotte, 32, a marketing manager for a hotel chain, and Pete, 35, an IT manager, had been together for three years when things started to get rocky. Around the same time, Pete’s attractive older boss Sarah started paying him a bit too much attention. Here, they explain how their relationship imploded. → Read More

The painted rock treasure hunt taking over Australia

If your kids love geocaching or a treasure hunt, there's a new craze hitting Australia they're going to love. → Read More