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

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Streicker new release wines

WinePremiumClairault Streicker is a Margaret River stalwart

‘This is yet another reminder of why we should all be choosing WA chenin ahead of other, more popular, but ultimately less interesting varieties.’

Jay Hanna

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Anxiety Aunt PremiumShould I comment on my wife’s new hairdo a week late?

‘At this stage she is unlikely to divorce you because you hadn’t noticed she’s changed her hair from “light golden blonde” to “medium golden blonde” for autumn’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

There are lessons to be learnt from the Battle of the Bougainvillea.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumLearn from the battle of the bougainvillea

‘One has said before, there’s nothing worse than war erupting on the street you live on, and trust your Aunt when One says small feuds can escalate quickly.’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Draw attention to the fact you are being excluded.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumWhat to do when someone is excluding you

Bullies are a bit like vampires, they prefer to operate in the dark so when you shed light on the situation they scarper.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

If other members want the supper club to continue, they will get involved.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumAnxiety Aunt’s advice to a jaded volunteer

The answer is to pull out of the role, let the chips fall where they may, then see who swoops in like a seagull on a different kind of chip to keep the party going, as it were.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Don’t put yourself in a sticky financial position in order to keep up with other parents 

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow to handle constant demands for teacher gifts

‘One is sure you are not the only one feeling the pressure to contribute but you shouldn’t put yourself in a sticky financial position in the process.’ 

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

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Anxiety Aunt PremiumWhat to do when your teen falls in with a bad crowd

‘Hopefully she will soon realise that those who lead her into uncomfortable, dangerous or emotionally harmful situations are not people she wants to surround herself with’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Ditch the fickle cat and the former lover

Anxiety AuntPremiumHelp! My cat has chosen my ex over me

‘My ex-lover, who lives next door, is feeding my cat and the cat is having sleepovers and I feel jilted all over again’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Be yourself and try not to be too enthusiastic or over-bearing when first meeting your son’s girlfriend.

Anxiety AuntPremiumHow to avoid coming across as a mother-in-law from hell

‘You may be over-the-moon that your son has a girlfriend but don’t let your excitement get the better of you, less you come off far too strong and scare the poor girl off with your unbridled enthusiasm.’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

How to deal with a Bridzilla

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow to deal with a Bridezilla

‘Some women take to the organisation of a wedding like a duck to water, others see it as a military operation, some bury their heads in the sand . . . and others turn into control freaks’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Don’t bow down to bullies.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow to handle bullies

‘Bullies are insecure. They pick on others to elevate themselves because ultimately their self-esteem and/or self-confidence is lacking for whatever reason.’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Kelly and Tyler Binnington with their children Ella (five) and Rosie (one) at home in Scarborough.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
WA Foundation offering support to bereaved parents

It was deep in the depths of that pain, while grappling with the unbearable weight of being a mother mourning a child, that Kelly Binnington decided the only way out was through connection.

Jay Hanna