Take 5

Take 5 has MORE real life stories and MORE puzzles than any other weekly magazine in Australia. It’s packed with real-life stories that make you laugh, cry, gasp and feel inspired. There’s also easy, budget-friendly recipes, expert health advice, plus handy hints and tips to make your life easier – plus a massive prize pool on offer each week, with car, cash and more up for grabs.

A ‘dare-devil

Mission To Love • I adopted three children and have helped thousands more

Brother’s Sick Secret • I was showering when I spotted a camera lens and my blood ran cold

BREAKING the mould • I ditched the rules, embraced my look and built a booming career

It Went Boom! • I’d finally quit smoking, then I went up in flames

The perfect parent Trap

HEALING touch • Discover acupressure’s hidden benefits

Sweet like Chocolate • No other hue is hotter this season than rich chocolate brown

I Can Be Your Hero • My obsession with cosplay is more than a hobby

Your tips

3 tips for BANANAS

Returning the love • He cared for me, now I get to care for him

Oil Thrill • From glow-boosting face oils to shine-saving hair heroes, here’s how to make oils work from head to toe

The Blind Skiwi • It’s called an impairment but I’m more active than most people

Highway Horror • Twin sisters’ shared madness ended in murder

GREAT BAKES • Warm and inviting dinners full of flavour

GO BANANAS • A heavenly dessert to spoil everyone!

Mother Of All Picnics • Celebrate Mum’s big day while enjoying the outdoors

RECLAIM YOUR SHAME • I’m making it known that young people get it, too

Hidden JAPAN • Secret spots you need to see for yourself

DNA DISCOVERY

JUMPING THE CUE • Our boy became a snooker champ at two

Words of wisdom

Nicknames

Wires crossed

Dream job

JUST FOR LAUGHS