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Jay HannaBusiness Insider Editor

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

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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. 

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The claws are out

Anxiety Aunt PremiumTalk to your neighbour about erupting turf war

‘The cat clearly sees your dog as an interloper and seems determined to lay claim to its territory even though it is technically your dog’s domain.’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Thelma and Louise.

Anxiety Aunt PremiumHow do I get my husband to do more?

‘Just don’t go full Thelma and Louise and get yourself in so much trouble with the law that the only option is to launch yourselves off a cliff.’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

While many have tried to emulate his style or sound, no one does it quite like David Byrne, says Jay Hanna.

Concert review PremiumDavid Byrne proves he’s the ultimate musical innovator

‘While many have tried to emulate his style or sound, no one does it quite like David Byrne.’

Jay Hanna

Herbie

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Animal lovers forced to surrender pets to pay the bills

In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis people are having to make heartbreaking choices when it comes to their beloved pets.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna