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Jay Hanna has worked as a journalist for two decades covering entertainment, culture, news and business.

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Multi-generational living can be an advantage.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumCan a meddlesome mother-in-law mend their ways?

‘It doesn’t sound like your mother-in-law has the desire or the energy to want to interfere in your marriage after all these years.’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Criniti’s Karrinyup.

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You won’t leave hungry from this authentic eatery

It’s a rarity when I push back from a table and declare I couldn’t possibly fit in one more morsel, but it happened on a recent visit to Criniti’s Italian restaurant.

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Compromise is key for a fitting send-off.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumCompromise is key for a fitting send-off

‘While leaning into the chaos may be a coping mechanism for you by providing the peace of mind that you are following your mother’s requests, the opposite may be true for your sister. ‘

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Jack Johnson will play Kings Park in November with Ben Harper and John Butler.

Music Jack Johnson is heading back to Kings Park

There won’t be a surfer left in Yallingup when Jack Johnson teams up with Ben Harper and John Butler for three shows at Kings Park.

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You shouldn’t be punished for having fun out of the office

Anxiety Aunt Premium You shouldn’t be punished for having fun off-the-clock

‘One does think we have taken things too far in terms of how governed we are by political correctness and public decorum’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Stick to your guns on personal style

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow to stick to your guns on your personal style

Has your daughter never seen Breakfast at Tiffanys? Does she not realise that some looks never go out of style?

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Beyoncé needs no introduction.

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Despite Bezos drama, high fashion is still in Vogue

The Met Gala might have declared fashion is art in 2026, but the glaring reality is that fashion is commodity. 

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

The interior of Busselton Pavilion.

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‘Exactly what I want when it comes to pub grub’

If you want to stick to the classics, the focus should be on choosing great produce and expert technique. This Busselton eatery delivered on both counts.

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Getting a groove on.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumWhat to do about vocal minority ruining it for the majority?

While One celebrates women over the age of 60 getting out there and shaking their groove thang and making friends in the process, there is a time and a place for chitchatting.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Singer-songwriter Katy Steele photographed at The Rechabite, Northbridge. Katy wears Constance corset top, $88, from Dangerfield, with her own jacket, shorts and boots. Styling: Clare Ryan. Hair: Dan Hemsley for Maurice Meade. Make-up: Hendra Widjaja.

Music PremiumKaty Steele at her most raw and real

‘Everything is so complicated and over the top now. There’s comfort in simplicity.’

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Dirty dishes.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow to deal with house guests from hell

These house guests of yours sound like they would make good fodder for a Hollywood film starring Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler about house-sitters from hell.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Kelly Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne at The BRIT Awards 2026.

Culture CommentsHollywood, Ozempic and the rise of extreme diet culture

‘Hollywood stars are shrinking in front of our eyes.’

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