Gliding down the ‘aisle’ at her dream garden wedding, Claudia Sokolova’s crisp white train brushed the grass behind her as her veil stayed perfectly pinned to her jet-black hair. The ecstatic bride says every last detail of the day, which was planned to perfection, was flawless. But Claudia — who runs a wedding-related business — … Read more
WARNING: Distressing content CJ Woods is on the hunt for vintage gaming consoles, trawling through Facebook Marketplace and online communities. They are not for himself, but rather to honour his 20-year-old son, Dylan — who took his own life just before Christmas. For more Real Life related news and videos check out Real Life >> … Read more
Bending down in the squat position, Nathan Grant recalls being mocked for his poor form when it came to working out his lower body. With a decades-old ankle injury preventing proper ankle flexion, the Gold Coast construction tradie was teased for not being able to keep up. But on a five-day boot camp, Nathan fashioned … Read more
At 17, Jack Beasley was a talented footballer with a bright future ahead of him. But the young apprentice’s life was cut short after he was fatally stabbed in a violent knife attack on a busy strip in Surfers Paradise during a night out with friends on December 13, 2019. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Parole … Read more
Clocking 15-hour days at work, father-of-two Jimmy Mitchell recalls the rare occasions when he saw his kids awake. He worked long hours to keep food on the table, pay rent and bills. But as the cost of living increased, the dad hit boiling point. So he sold everything, packed up and left Australia – indefinitely. … Read more
Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of child abuse. For 20 years, Natanya Pienaar was gagged by the legal system in order to protect a man who stole her childhood. But the moment Hermanus “Manie” Senekal was convicted of molestation and rape, Natanya proudly stood baring the scars of her survival. For more Real Life … Read more
