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Five Minutes With: Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the heroic captain that saved the lives of everyone on board, when he was forced to make an emergency landing on the Hudson River, recalls his experience, gives his top tips for facing a fear of flying and speaks about the surreal experience of watching his life played out on the Silver Screen, by none other than Tom Hanks.

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Layne Beachley on life, her inner-critic and learning to let go

7-times World Surfing champion; Founder and Director, Aim for the Stars, Layne Beachley shares some poignant words of advice to her 20-year-old self.

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Five Minutes with: Sue Stevely-Cole

Sue Stevely-Cole, founder and director of Bear Park Early Childcare, talks to MiNDFOOD about the importance of quality childcare.

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A Modern Day Saint

We celebrate Mother Theresa’s life in pictures as she becomes a modern day saint.

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New five dollar note released to help visually impaired

The first bank note in Australia’s history to help the visually impaired distinguish between notes, will be released into circulation today.

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Five Minutes With: Goldie Hawn

Our Hollywood corespondent, Michele Manelis, catches up with Goldie Hawn on the Hawaiian set of her upcoming action comedy (still untitled) in which she stars with Amy Schumer as a mother-daughter duo on an adventure through Ecuador.

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Life is Sweet

One of the few female directors in Hollywood, Jodie Foster, has lived life 
her own way, holding herself to a high moral and philosophical standard. But she also knows when it’s time to let things go.

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Demystifying Autism

Australian actor Hugo Weaving calls for an end to the stigma surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Every Body is Beautiful

Taryn Brumfitt has become one of the world’s most recognised body image activists, thanks to an off-the-cuff photo posted online. She’s made a documentary about her experience and the revelation of coming to love her shape

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Giving a Helping Hand

Moving your family can be a very daunting task at the best of times – any offer of help will make it a little easier.

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This refugee is running to be Somalia’s first female president

Is this incredible woman the future of Somalia?

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How to host an autism inclusive party

Children’s parties or large gatherings can be hard to navigate for children on the autism spectrum, but these top tips will ensure everyone has a good time.

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Prince Harry continuing Diana’s battle

Prince Harry is following in his mother’s footsteps, calling for an end to the stigma of HIV/AIDS, especially in the younger generations.

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Difference Maker: Actress Gina Rodriguez

Actress Gina Rodriguez may have already achieved a lot in her 31 years, but she still dreams of a world where every person will be given equal opportunity to chase and live out their own ambitions

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Difference Maker: Olympic gold medalist, Victoria Pendleton

Having dedicated much of her life to the male-dominated realm of professional sport, 35-year-old British Olympian Victoria Pendleton knows all too well what it’s […]

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Jennifer Aniston: “We don’t need to be married or mothers to be complete.”

Jennifer Aniston has voiced her utter disgust at the media’s obsession with pregnancy rumours and begs for an end to valuing women based on their role as mother or wife.

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Emotional Rescue

From museums dedicated to human feelings to a new website created by the Dalai Lama, we’re happy to report that getting emotional is being encouraged from all corners of the globe.

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Difference Makers

For decades Clinique has been making a difference in the lives of women around the globe by inspiring confidence with their transformative skincare. It’s this mission that has formed the foundation for Clinique’s new global initiative: Difference Maker.

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Spice Girls hit “Wannabe” gets UN makeover

20 years on, the message of girl power is reaching a new audience, this time as part of a UN campaign for global goals.

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The power of the lens

A photographer and former midwife has made it her mission to improve conditions in which women in Somalia give birth by raising awareness.

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Prince Harry throws royal concert to raise money for charity

Prince Harry threw a benefit concert at Kensington Palace to raise money for his charity, Sentebale, accompanied by Coldplay.

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Legendary photographer, Bill Cunningham, dies at age 87

The world lost yet another legend over the weekend. Vale Bill Cunningham.

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Mega Crossword

Looking for a way to pass the time this weekend? Try our Mega Crossword from the July pages. Download here.

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Angelina Jolie calls for immediate solution to global refugee crisis

UNHCR Special Envoy, Angelina Jolie, has called for immediate action to solve record levels of displacement.

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