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Belinda Carlisle: ‘We’ve gone backwards – and the industry is still run by men’
The former Go-Go’s lead singer and solo artist on the rise of the tawdry in music, how to stave off career death – and where to find heaven on earth.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘It’s a sensual experience’: Chef Matt Moran on the most romantic food
The restaurateur on money-saving food tips, how farmers are being dudded and the dear friend who helped make chefs sexy.
- by Benjamin Law
‘Why can’t we talk about the part between the knees and the belly button?’
Karl Kruszelnicki on bodily functions, the relationship between religion and science, the poorest he’s been – and what awes him.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘There are crashes ...’ Paralympian Madison de Rozario on an occupational hazard
The gold medal hopeful on what could happen when going down a hill at 65km/h, her near-death experience – and getting it right when talking about disability.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘Wow … It touched her’: Vincent Namatjira on that Gina Rinehart portrait
The Archibald Prize-winning painter on Australia’s richest person, his idols and his most valued possession.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘It took me decades to realise’: An Australian of the Year’s advice to teen girls
Professor Georgina Long, 2024’s Australian of the Year with fellow melanoma researcher Richard Scolyer, on life, death – and what young women need to know.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘What if I didn’t do that?’ Author Michael Connelly on a life-changing moment
The American writer best known for his Harry Bosch thriller series on the power of fate – and his favourite tip for good writing.
- by Benjamin Law
‘What are you willing to sacrifice?’ The upshot for comedian Steph Tisdell
The stand-up comic, actor and screenwriter on advice for school-leavers, the importance of quelling self-doubt – and the harsh reality of political systems.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘My fear has increased’: Abbie Chatfield on when to bite her tongue
The celebrity and broadcaster on handling trolls, strengthening her friendships – and quieting her former response to catcallers.
- by Benjamin Law
A pig, an alien and a staircase: The meaning of Aaron Chen’s tattoos
The comedian and actor on how he chooses work (and his tatts), being intimidated in a Korean spa – and eating 40 cheeseburgers with a mate.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘I need money for a nanny’: Advice for parent dancers from Bangarra’s co-CEO
Bangarra Dance Theatre dancer, choreographer and artistic director Frances Rings on dance as a tool for survival – and her financial tips for artists.
- by Benjamin Law
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