HOW FRECKLES healed our hearts

Stephanie never imagined the companionship she'd find with a chook Stephanie Compton, 54, Campbelltown, NSW

I fell 15 METRES down a WATER FALL

A day out with friends could have ended in tragedy for Heather Heather Friesen, 29

SWEET LEAH My girl was STOLEN in SEVEN MINUTES

Leah was the sunshine in everything until her dad's distraction proved deadly Shaylan Witt, 24, Brisbane, Qld

A spider was STUCK IN MY HEAD!

Glenys couldn't believe what she was feeling Glenys Dayer, 78, Bunbury, WA

Cutting hair and CHANGING LIVES

Gary got cutting when he wanted to help his community Gary Strachan, 57, Darwin, NT

MY TUMMY IS PARALYSED

An accident changed Stephanie's life forever Stephanie Kelly, 27, Sydney, NSW

caught in a WEB OF LIES

Kirat spent years embroiled in a complex online scam

THIS WEEK WE'RE LOVING...

A delightfully scrumptious treat

I had a baby with MY DAUGHTER !

Veronica had her 12th bub and first grandchild two months apart Veronica Merritt, 37

Getting SHIRTY

Sick of the taunts from her cruel boss, Cassie took action Cassie, 28, Leederville, WA*

Lucky ESCAPE

When the new guy in the office asks her out, Gemma starts to plan their future together

WATCHED BY A GHOST

Jennifer will never forget the eerie encounters she had at her first job Jennifer Saxon, 53, Newcastle, NSW

My bied impersonated GRANDAD'S GHOST!

Karen was shocked to discover the cause of her pet galah's cough Karen Curren, 68, Brisbane, Qld

MEDI-FILE 1 THE SILENT killer

Siobhan's sluggishness hid a sinister secret Siobhan O'Sullivan, 48, Sydney

Planning AHEAD

Helen liked to be organised - but was this going too far? Helen, 42, Coffs Harbour, NSW*

A walk in the wild side

A magical encounter with a gorilla changed Jan's life forever Jan Latta, 83, Sydney, NSW

SHOPPING CENTRE HORROR MY BOY LOST HIS THUMB

A shopping trip turned to horror for Anora's family Anora Fairchild, 29, Sydney, NSW

TWISTED HUBBY CAUGHT OUT BY A WATCH

A botched burglary ended in murder, but was there more to the terrible home invasion?

A stranger gave us our BABY!

An incredible gift helped Kirsten become a mum Kirsten McLennan, 41, Melbourne, Vic

BLINDED AS I FED MY BABY

Michelle was feeding her baby girl when the unthinkable happened Michelle Fox, 42

She's more than a WORKMATE!

When Jodie found out why Adam was working late, she took action

MY GRANDDAUGHTER'S GIFT

Tammy is certain her granddaughter gets visitors from the other side

Elvis SAVED MY LIFE

Tina was at her lowest before she found love - with The King! Tina Alderson, 59

I LOVE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Helen supports families starting a new life Helen Ewing, 62, Sandringham, Vic

Mum on a mission: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

A big thank you to everyone who entered our Real-Life Hero competition. Our worthy winner is Justine, who is a lifeline for hospital patients living in rural Queensland Justine Christerson, 48, Brisbane, Qld

Outback mum I FLY A PLANE TO WORK!

Mum-of-five Talia's 'car' has wings Talia Ellis, 37, Berrigan, NSW

BURNT by her car seat

Katie knew just what she had to do when her baby got hurt Katie Turner, 45, Sydney, NSW

AUSSIE SERIAL KILLER DON'T LET HIM WALK FREE'

Crime reporter John got inside the sinister mind of a serial killer John Silvester, 65, Melbourne, Vic AUSSIE REAL LIFE

'NO HAIR? NO WORRIES!'

Losing her locks was tough for Kat, but she's prouder than ever of how she looks - Kat Hoult, 40, Sydney, NSW

Head back TO THE FUTURE

Hypnotherapist Paul allows others to glimpse their former and future lives