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Jay Hanna has worked as a journalist for two decades covering entertainment, culture, news and business.

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5-year-old Izzy Miller proudly ringing the bell to mark the end of her cancer journey.

Telethon CommentsLittle Telethon Star celebrates the end of her cancer battle

There was no denying the sense of pride and joy in Izzy Miller’s eyes as she enthusiastically rang the bell to mark the end of her cancer journey.

Jay Hanna

Madeleine and Daisy Currie met at a Down Syndrome WA play group and have just started high school together.

TelethonHow Down Syndrome WA helped two ‘besties’ find friendship

Madeleine and Daisy don’t like it if you refer to them simply as friends. ‘We’re besties,’ they will correct you with big smiles. Here’s how the two forged a lifelong bond.

Jay Hanna

Start small and don’t jump into spontaneous or reckless situations.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumLearn to be a participant rather than an observer

Don’t immediately sign yourself up for an open-mic night and spend the next six weeks stressing about it.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

How to survive the daily commute

Anxiety Aunt PremiumSurviving the daily commute

‘How can I improve my journey without feeling the need to reprimand?’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

How do I stop procrastinating?

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow do I stop procrastinating?

Why do in five days what can be done in 45 minutes of blind, unbridled terror?

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

The art of building confidence at work

Anxiety Aunt PremiumThe art of building confidence at work

It is totally fine to feel a bit wobbly at first but know that almost every CEO or company director has stood in your shoes at some point.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

The Korean chicken at The Old Laundry in North Perth.

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This chicken could well be my ‘last meal’ request

Usually I give fried chook a wide berth but The Old Laundry’s famed Korean chicken is the exception. One mouthful and my soul leaves my body (another reason why this would be an excellent death-row meal).

Jay Hanna

We cannot stop people from changing or exploring new interests

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow to cope when a friend goes through a drastic change

‘We cannot stop people from changing or exploring new interests’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

There will be one very special fan in attendance when Sam Kerr leads the Matlidas onto Optus Stadium to kick off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign — her baby son Jagger.

SoccerKerr set to play on Perth soil for first time as a mum

There will be one very special little fan in attendance when Sam Kerr leads the Matildas onto Optus Stadium to kick off their AFC Asian Cup campaign - her baby son Jagger.

Jay Hanna

Rebel Rebel at Perth Festival.

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Rebel Rebel rocks Perth Festival

‘It’s been ten years since the death of David Bowie but it hasn’t lessened his ability to pull a crowd.’

Jay Hanna

A talkative bird can be a blessing and a curse.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow to avoid having your bird spill your secrets

Our pets certainly bring lots of drama  to our lives. Lucky for us they also bring enough love to make up for it. 

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Karla restaurant at Yagan Square.

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Has hotspot Karla gone off the boil?

Karla’s sumptuous dark interiors brought to mind a Bridgerton-style house of ill-repute. And I don’t mean that as a criticism. 

Jay Hanna