REAL LIFE

50's fashion icon Rochelle Anvik has transformed her wardrobe and home to match her favourite era

Mum Sarah was devastated when she realised she was the victim of a sophisticated scam

Michael has recovered more than $3 million worth of lost treasures

Victoria Maclean has spent big on her magical obsession

School of the Air has been teaching bush kids for over 70 years and former pupil Tanya still loves it

Every day is paradise for Ruby, her partner Heinrich and son Lukas who call One Tree Island their home

Beyond the sparkly lights of Tokyo lies the charm of the Gifu prefecture where our writer Lizzy went on a dream holiday.

Renee was heartbroken when her three children were diagnosed with an incurable condition

Wildlife carer Mandy has dedicated decades of her life to caring for animals

Despite blistering at the slightest touch, brave Ella is a happy and cheeky little girl

Young women vanishing in LA became known as victims of the Glamour Girl Killer

Pilot Quentin was horrified as his plane plummeted towards the earth

For Sharyn and her hubby Tim, life is one big adventure

From chickens to lions these animal lovers have room in their heart for creatures great and small!

Samantha never imagined her career in comedy would find her a man

Lindsey and her husband Dave overcame the odds to welcome their precious girls

A lawnmower landed Markeeta in hospital with severe burns.

There’s more love to go around in these supersized families

Jaimen Hudson, 34, fought his way back to health after a terrible accident now his drone photography inspires the world

When things get messy, Pamela’s on the case

Mum Sarah feels like a new person after ditching her favourite food.

Ash and her friends find their confidence through the art of burlesque

When a hike in the NSW mountains went wrong, Andy found himself on the brink of death

Betty Streng was celebrating Christmas with her friends when a car ploughed into the crowd

Spending a day on the water with his teammates, Parker Byrd never expected to be fighting for life just hours later.

Sarah has a unique sense that helps her create beautiful art

Psychic medium La Toya Buultjens, 35, dreamed she won big… and it came true

Premature twins Lucas and Bailey defied the odds to make it home for Christmas

A freak camping accident turned Geoff’s holiday into a nightmare

With decades between them, Cait and Bruce bonded over a humble cup of coffee.

For Evette Hadzisavas, 49, Christmas brings the most magical moments

Jules Van de Gevel changed her life in her 50s

With thousands of books, Melissa Boyes, 48, found the perfect place for them

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand, Hannah and her family were terrified as they waited desperately on their roof for help.

After a devastating diagnosis, Craig Mycock had his penis amputated. Now he's urging others to take their health seriously and get checked.

John has helped track down over 100 unmarked graves

Golden’s girl was meeting her milestones, then everything changed

At 102 years old, Phil Hodgson finally fulfilled his dream of restoring and handmaking children’s wooden toys.

After losing his son in tragic circumstances, Wayne Holdsworth, 65, is helping others

Sherri’s son Max is a super star with an eye for fashion

Jessie Vallier, 34, finds joy in watching her newfoundland dog, Sven, and mallard duck, Olaf, become unlikely besties

Stormi Schmidt was driving her ATV with her sons when a Christmas tree impaled her leg

Claudia Novek, 30, always dreamed of having a big family, she just never thought it would happen all at once!

Doralice’s snack left her fighting for her life

Maddy Watson, 26, turned her passion for gaming into a full-time career

Diane hasn’t let her age hold her back from her hobbies

Mum-of-two Ali weighed 125 kilos before her major transformation

We’re the king and queen of retro!

Kerrie lives life to the fullest after a shock diagnosis

Thanks to the kindness of strangers, Jane’s pup is safe and sound

Bridget’s bird is the perfect feathered friend!

Cassidy found simple ways to save money at the checkout.

Demi was 35 weeks pregnant when she endured a horrible accident

Karen and her community stripped naked to save a really special part of their tiny town.

Paola Magni uses creepy crawlies to help crack crime

Breanna's first pregnancy resulted in triple the love when she learned she was expecting triplets

Elle and Nathan are so proud of their premmie son Harry

Lawyer Karen Conti got to know serial killer John Wayne Gacy, dubbed The Killer Clown

A routine surgery left Lucinda fighting for her life

Sabrina's daughter Lyla was diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) after allergic reactions

After battling cancer, Hugo is determined to help Aussies prioritise their health

A bike ride left Juliana’s three-year-old fighting for his life

Tominey was on her apartment balcony when a freak accident changed her life

Battling a chronic illness, Jade found an escape in romance novels

Emma's family were on holiday when toddler Parker had a freak accident

Holly Deane-Johns was in Thailand when her heroin addiction saw her jailed

Wildlife warrior Hayley will stop at nothing to save our Aussie icons

When the love of her life was diagnosed with a rare condition, Kathryn didn’t hesitate care for him

Vaughan’s creative idea has him living the sweet life

Despite being worlds apart, pen pals Kerrie and Pat have been there for each other for decades

Ana María found lifelong friendships when she moved to Australia

Levi’s new bride was watching as a horrifying accident unfolded

Jessica found her soulmate in an unlikely place

When Danielle’s baby boy was diagnosed with cancer, a very special character helped him through

Stephan's DIY project went pear-shaped after a split-second decision

A horrific Motocross accident marked a new beginning for Christina

Holly’s changing the world, one wig at a time!

The gusty Garage Girls were Aussie WWII codebreakers who helped win the war

Lawrence's gentle giants are healing hearts

Passionate about sustainability, Loraine teaches others how to shop preloved and save

Lauren’s chicken is an adventurer

A nasty freak accident put Taylor in hospital

From the moment he was born, Caitlyn’s bub Hunter has defied the odds

When Caite's son started having seizures, she knew something was seriously wrong

After Kristin’s wife Ashley gave birth to their daughter, he wanted to carry their next bub

Kate was stunned by her daughter Sophie’s rare diagnosis

Debbie’s precious grandson should’ve been in safe hands with a trusted friend

Mum Melissa found a forever friend in her egg donor Samara

Tamara's saved a stash of cash and the planet by buying nothing new

Mum-of-three Skye makes family dinners that fly off the plate

Dan's adventurous cats are loved far and wide

I’ve worn my dress for 35 years!

Melissa's son Byron is one determined little cowboy

Simona is on a plastic-free mission

Mum Briellen was surprised by a slithery visitor

Katherine wanted to make her boy Ollie’s birthday extra special

When Imogen’s mum died suddenly, her grief journey helped her and co-host Sally reach thousands

A day on the farm turned to terror for Ted

Rescue volunteer Rhi loves her playful bats

Clever single mum Sophia even makes money from her house