Claudia Siron

Sydney

Features Writer at that's life!

Features Writer at that's life!

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Articles

Can you help solve Tracey Ann Patient's murder?

2 weeks ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Tracey Ann Patient was murdered in 1976, her younger sister Debbie Sheppard is still looking for answers Asides Debbie Sheppard, 65, moved from the UK to New Zealand in 1973 with her family Three years later, her younger sister Tracey Ann Patient, then 13, was tragically murdered It’s been 49 years and Debbie is still looking for answers Here she shares her story in her own words. Ducking under the waves at Muriwai Beach, I turned back to the shore. ‘Come in!’ I urged my little sisters...
'I did always like to have some kind of twist'

2 weeks ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Ahead of the Sydney Writers' Festival, author Nicola Moriarty answers our burning questions Asides that’s life! sat down with Aussie author Nicola Moriarty and chatted about her life favourites, her latest book, and her appearance at Sydney Writers’ Festival.
I created a dating app to help farmers find love

3 weeks ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Mia’s app is helping country folk find love Asides When Mia learned that finding love in the country was no easy feat, she came up with the perfect idea. Giving farmers the chance at love, Mia created the dating app, Howdy, in March 2024. With 14,000 downloads, Mia isn’t the only one who has since found love!Here Mia tells her story in her own words.
Meet the fam who wrangle reptiles together

1 month ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Tony Harrison, 57, from Logan Village, Qld always has always been fascinated by Aussie reptilesHe started his business Gold Coast Snake Catchers by the time he was 30Along with his wife Brooke and son Jensen, they catch snakes and release them into the wildHere Tony shares his story in his own words. Spying an eastern brown snake wedged between two couch cushions, I gingerly grabbed the slithery sucker by the tail.
Meet the underwater investigator who solves watery crimes!

1 month ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Underwater investigator Mike Berry always loved the water and dreamed of being a scuba diver. Turned his passion into his life’s purpose, becoming an underwater criminal investigator. Having been in the industry for 44 years, Mike has helped solve thousands of criminal investigations. Here Mike tells his story in his own words. Zipping up my wetsuit and strapping on my scuba tank, I plunged into the icy lake.
The Aussie private Investigator that's paid to catch cheaters

1 month ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Cassie Crofts, 36, from Sunshine Coast, Qld launched her private investigation business Venus Investigations in October 2024Starting out, she mostly did background checks, but now she also follows her clients’ partners to track their whereaboutsCassie has discovered the common signs of cheating since becoming a PIHere Cassie shares her story in her own words. Slipping into a little black dress and putting on my favourite red pumps, I called my bestie.
This couple turned their love story into a movie

1 month ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Mum-of-three Claire Jensz, 54 from Coopers Shoot, NSW was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in her late twenties When her husband passed away at 48 and she found herself widowed, Claire and their children moved to be closer to her family A few years later, she reconnected with her old high school friend John and they fell in love In 2024, John’s movie Take My Hand – which is about Claire’s MS as well as their love story – was released on Netflix, Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video Here...
Millionaire cleaner Auri reveals tips on how to make money online

1 month ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Auri Kananen, 31, loved cleaning since she was a young girl but never imagined her hobby would allow her to make money onlineFilming her work for social media, she’s since made a whopping one million dollarsNow, she’s sharing her tips so others can do it tooHere Auri tells her story in her own words. Arriving at my friend Petra’s home, I couldn’t wait to drink Coca-Cola and chat about school. ‘Woah!’ I exclaimed, eyeing her messy bedroom.
How a fake lawyer stole this Aussie family's house deposit

1 month ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Sarah Robinson, 39, from Gold Coast, Qld fell victim to a cruel house deposit scam A scammer masquerading as a fake lawyer tricked Sarah into transferring her house deposit to the wrong accountThe bank recovered some cash, but Sarah and her family are still out of pocket nearly $170,000Here Sarah tells her story in her own words. Smoothing the big red Sold sticker over the For sale sign, I stepped back and smiled.
'I'm paid to find treasure!'

1 month ago | thatslife.com.au | Claudia Siron

Michael Oliver, 40, from Hillsdale, NSW uses special equipment to hunt for lost jewelleryIn over two decades, he’s recovered more than a thousand pieces of jewellery worth more than $3 millionHere Michael tells his story in his own words. Wading through waves in my wetsuit, I squinted at the ripples in the sand below. It’s got to be around here somewhere, I thought.