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What Will You Not Compromise On?

What Will You Not Compromise On?

Rebecca Jade McGuire talks about the little quirks, the standards and refusals, that make us who we are. So what is it that you will not compromise on?
Exciting New Additions To Our Family...

Exciting New Additions To Our Family…

In her latest column, Rebecca Jade McGuire reveals some exciting news from the country and would like to introduce you to a few (hundred thousand) exciting new additions to the family...
The Rose-Coloured Glasses Are Off...

The Rose-Coloured Glasses Are Off…

The rose-coloured glasses Rebecca Jade McGuire has unwittingly been wearing are truly off this week; they’ve had a fire; been chased by cows, and have been physically abused by a neighbour. Country living isn't easy...
I Finally Cracked It With The Flies...

I Finally Cracked It With The Flies…

It's Rebecca Jade McGuire's second week of country living and she's finally cracked it with the insistent, irritating and completely overbearing flies.
Country Living. An Update.

Country Living. An Update.

Rebecca Jade McGuire updates us on her country living adventure - where ants are the size of houses and everyone at her local convenience store knows her as the new girl.
Moving To The Country...

Moving To The Country…

Rebecca Jade McGuire is moving to the country. The proper country. The place where you have to get your tyres and oil checked before going there, so as to avoid murder. Here is what she's learnt about country life so far...and it's not all bad.
My 2011: Rebecca Jade McGuire

My 2011: Rebecca Jade McGuire

Rebecca Jade McGuire reflects on 2011; an absolute whirlwind of a year, where self-awareness has heightened and family ties have grown stronger.
Sarah Calderwood - As Night Falls

Sarah Calderwood – As Night Falls

Rebecca Jade McGuire heads to Newstead in Brisbane to hear the attractive voice of Celtic folk singer Sarah Calderwood - five songs and an encore later, Calderwood's performance was all parts nice.
Dose Of Perspective

Dose Of Perspective

Rebecca Jade McGuire is aware of world issues. She reads, watches the news. But sometimes, she loses perspective on just how lucky she is. Do you? When was the last time you received a good dose of perspective?
No. I’m Sorry. I Won’t Attend Your Wedding.

No. I’m Sorry. I Won’t Attend Your Wedding.

Sometime soon a wedding will happen, featuring a stunning bride, who isn’t at all in love with her handsome groom. She hasn’t been in love with him for a while now or, possibly ever. I know this, because she has told me so, despite us not being close friends...
To My Dad’s Partner: Thank You

To My Dad’s Partner: Thank You

Rebecca Jade McGuire thanks her father's partner for being there; for handling her family's grief, and their hurt, without interfering or toe-stepping.