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1 week ago | 
smh.com.au | Robyn Willis
By Robyn Willis May 7, 2025 — 4.26pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. On any given day in the Surry Hills offices of architectural firm SJB, you might find five or six dogs wandering the corridors. While some people have taken their pooches to work since the early 2000s, like so many social trends, this once has accelerated post-COVID as businesses aim to entice workers back to the office.
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1 week ago | 
smh.com.au | Robyn Willis
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. There’s a lot of talk about Australia’s loneliness epidemic. Despite most of the country’s population living in cities, somehow we’ve reached a point where many have little or no connection with the people in their immediate vicinity.
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1 week ago | 
watoday.com.au | Robyn Willis
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2 weeks ago | 
smh.com.au | Robyn Willis
‘We’re trying to find something to fight about.’ Is it possible some couples don’t fight? We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Most couples who have been together for some time come into conflict. Indeed, a ‘first fight’ is often seen as a milestone in a relationship, a sign that it is progressing, maturing even.
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2 weeks ago | 
watoday.com.au | Robyn Willis
Conflict is a normal part of any partnership, Lackner says, it’s more how you choose to deal with it. In fact, couples who say they never argue can be a red flag for therapists. “There are couples who will come in and say they never disagree, and that is a problem,” she says.
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3 weeks ago | 
brisbanetimes.com.au | Robyn Willis
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Australians love to renovate. Whether it’s spending up big on a kitchen refurbishment or replacing the en suite bathroom, a fresh look and feel to the family home has universal appeal. Analysis from KPMG released a few months ago shows that renovations account for 40 per cent of total residential construction, up from 34.2 per cent between 2018 and 2019.
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3 weeks ago | 
watoday.com.au | Robyn Willis
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3 weeks ago | 
smh.com.au | Robyn Willis
By Robyn Willis April 18, 2025 — 10.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. One of the many benefits of the mini break known as Easter is the opportunity to spend time with family. Whether it’s a time to celebrate faith or just a chance to indulge in a truckload of chocolate, it’s not unusual to find yourself in the company of relatives, close and not-so-close.
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3 weeks ago | 
watoday.com.au | Robyn Willis
One of the many benefits of the mini break known as Easter is the opportunity to spend time with family. Whether it’s a time to celebrate faith or just a chance to indulge in a truckload of chocolate, it’s not unusual to find yourself in the company of relatives, close and not-so-close. Relationships Australia national executive officer Nick Tebbey says many people look forward to such gatherings. ... Want to unlock unlimited news? Read more award-winning journalism from as little as 50c a day.
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1 month ago | 
brisbanetimes.com.au | Robyn Willis
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Would you like your martini shaken or stirred? Or perhaps you’re more inclined to sample a new gin, preferably from a local distillery because you like to shop local. Whatever your chosen drop, chances are you’re enjoying it in the comfort of your own home, drinking from your favourite glass, without the hassle – or the cost – of going to a bar.
