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The new building (right) follows the curve of the 2003 building; a new sculpture park meandering between.

One couple’s decades-long devotion to Australian art has a new home

The Eva and Marc Besen Centre is a state-of-the-art gallery and storage space where back-of-house and front-of-house are one and the same.

An expensive, rare-wool cardigan and an ‘It’ water bottle to buy

From an exhibition to mark International Women’s Day to a line of luxurious homeware and fragrances, see our curation of what to see, visit and shop this week.

How AI is making moves on the wine industry

Will artificial intelligence change everything we love about our favourite drop?

The secret to supercharging your health? Upping your fibre intake

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or dodge diabetes, this once-unsung dietary hero is the ultimate nutritional silver bullet.

England’s most quintessential country escape isn’t where you think

Forget the rural idylls of Austen and Brontë – the epic skies, sweeping vistas and seaside charm of North Norfolk are just as worthy of song and story.

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Green Day: Tre Cool, Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt are punk culture talismans - with a sideline in Seinfeld-friendly ballads.

Seven shows you must see in March

From a Michael Jackson musical to an anniversary tour of Green Day’s breakthrough album, there are plenty of performances to get you off the couch.

Bastien Gonzalez preparing his foot treatment in Singapore.

Meet the ‘foot virtuoso’ who charges more than $1000 for a pedicure

Bastien Gonzalez is renowned for his holistic approach to feet. What’s it like to be massaged, clipped and buffed by the “king of pedicures”?

Can the new Kindle Scribe make sense of your notetaking scribbles?

If you’re suffering from writer’s block, the handwriting features on Amazon’s latest e-reader could be just the tonic you need.

McLaren bucks the trend with a droptop built for speed

Sophisticated materials alongside old-school engineering make the Spider 750S a supercar with a pure approach.

A lifetime of tennis taught this MD to turn challenges into triumphs

BNB Butler’s Charlotte Brett first picked up a racquet as a toddler. Now she’s passing on the values she’s learnt on court to the next generation.

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Striped bedding and fresh fragrance to add retro flavour to your life

Add a seventies vibe to your home with sculptural vases, statement art – and even a buttery yellow kitchen mixer – from our edit of luxury buys.

The dos and don’ts of designing a cruise ship

As Celebrity Cruises hands over the design of its latest liner to its customers, we consider the pros and cons of giving seafaring travellers what they want.

Palette’s chef Dayan Hartill-Law’s food meets art experience.

Four standout restaurants to add to your Gold Coast must-visit list

Now you have an extra reason to hit the Goldie strip, which is fast becoming a paradise for foodies.

How an ancient technique became a hot new wine trend

The use of terracotta and ceramic vessels in the winemaking process is making a comeback – and it’s producing some distinctively earthy drops.

The fashion designer making smart dresses for powerful women

Edeline Lee has made a business out of creating modest yet flattering dresses, winning her fans the world over – including the Princess of Wales.

The rooftop pool feels a million miles from the city.

This new Sydney hotel is the ultimate urban oasis

Dazzling design, stellar dining and a tropical rooftop pool are just the start of what you can expect at the hotly anticipated Eve Hotel.

How I finally came around to Beats headphones

Apple’s new Powerbeats Pro 2 have the Lab staff questioning the belief that the Beats brand is just for celebrity-obsessed suckers.

What should I wear to a funeral?

Black is always appropriate, but it’s not the only way to dress to pay your respects.

The last chance for Australians to buy a Jaguar V8. Ever

Only 60 SVR Ultimate Editions are being imported as the British carmaker looks to an all-electric future.

Bentley goes hybrid with a plush droptop take on its flagship coupe

The new Continental GTC Speed can run for up to 81 kilometres on electric power alone.

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How golf taught this CEO not to sweat the small stuff

Karmo CEO Nick Boucher learnt to play golf by putting into buried tin cans – and now dreams of playing Augusta.

Rare cars arrive in Sydney as Concours season opens

A teardrop-style Alfa Romeo and a Porsche Can-Am racer are some of more than 40 collectible cars being exhibited this month.

Embrace ‘transformative teal’ with a punchy sofa or boho bag

Looking to brighten up your world? Be inspired by the next colour of the year – and shop our edit of brilliantly blue buys.

This is the place to go if you need a pick-me-up

From herbal remedies to acupressure treatments, a new luxury wellness resort in Vietnam is set to restore your wellbeing.

A still from the ‘Kitchen Table’ video (2024) by – and starring – Atong Atem.

A Melbourne gallery explores what our clothes say about us

A new exhibition, on now in the lead up to the Melbourne Fashion Festival, assembles fashion designers, jewellers, sculptors and photographers.

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