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

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Singer-songwriter Katy Steele photographed at The Rechabite, Northbridge. Katy wears Constance corset top, $88, from Dangerfield, with her own jacket, shorts and boots. Styling: Clare Ryan. Hair: Dan Hemsley for Maurice Meade. Make-up: Hendra Widjaja.

Music PremiumKaty Steele at her most raw and real

‘Everything is so complicated and over the top now. There’s comfort in simplicity.’

Jay Hanna

Dirty dishes.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow to deal with house guests from hell

These house guests of yours sound like they would make good fodder for a Hollywood film starring Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler about house-sitters from hell.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Kelly Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne at The BRIT Awards 2026.

Culture CommentsHollywood, Ozempic and the rise of extreme diet culture

‘Hollywood stars are shrinking in front of our eyes.’

Jay Hanna

Posto Matto’s beef cheek panzotti

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The suburban Italian eatery you need on a stormy night

When cyclone Narelle brought the rain, a salad just didn’t cut it. Next thing I knew I was booking Posto Matto in Osborne Park for dinner. My mood improved instantly. 

Jay Hanna

Every cloud has a silver lining

Anxiety Aunt PremiumLook for silver lining to survive run of bad luck

‘Every cloud has a silver lining and One would urge you to go out in search of yours. Don’t focus on the dark cloud, or else that is all you will see. Focus on the positives.’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

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