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The February 2 edition

In this issue, actor Kaitlyn Dever graces the cover and opens up about the personal connection that drew her to play cancer faker Belle Gibson in the new series, Apple Cider Vinegar.

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The February 2 edition
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Playing fraudster Belle Gibson ‘felt like a calling’ for Kaitlyn Dever

For many young actors, the chance to portray cancer “survivor” Belle Gibson would hold great appeal. And for the 28-year-old, the role was also deeply personal.

  • by Steve Dow
Treena Devery’s career literally bloomed when she switched from an office job to training as a florist.

In her 40s, Treena quit her desk job. Now, she runs her dream company

Three women share the pivotal moment they asked themselves what job would make them truly happy, and what happened next.

  • by Dilvin Yasa
I thought I’d found the perfect gift. It turned into a disaster
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I thought I’d found the perfect gift. It turned into a disaster

All those months, all that work, all that money, shrunk to a rag.

  • by Kerri Sackville
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When did you last open your friendship circle to people much older, or younger?

I’m a Millennial, she’s a Boomer, but we’re great mates

If we shed some of our age-related biases, what surprising friendships could find their way into our lives?

  • by Caroline Zielinski
Julia Morris loves mixing a red carpet gown with a pair of sneakers.

The wardrobe item this TV host swears by for plane travel

Julia Morris also shares her biggest holiday fashion faux pas, and the unconventional place she stores her red carpet gowns.

  • by Georgie Gordon
Sisi, or Elisabeth, often referred to as a 19th-century Princess Diana, was obsessed with her appearance.

How the 19th century Princess Diana gave me inspiration for my travel itinerary

Sisi, the royal rebel who married an emperor at 16, had a colourful life worth tracing through Vienna.

  • by Mary O'Brien

‘I love being a man, but it’s tough at times’: Harry Garside

“We don’t have the same emotional support systems as women,” says the 27-year-old boxer.

  • by Jane Rocca
Actor Lily Collins

Do your eyebrows need a rebirth? This is what you need to do

There are many reasons why your eyebrows might be looking less than lovely. Here’s how to fix them.

  • by Stephanie Darling

‘Leftover steak for breakfast’: How does this protein-heavy diet rate with a dietitian?

Renee Spencer shares what she eats to fuel her day of mustering cattle.

  • by Nicole Economos
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Valentine’s Day: 18 cliche-free ways to spoil your special someone

Valentine’s Day: 18 cliche-free ways to spoil your special someone

Love is in the air! Surprise your partner with a gift from the heart.

  • by Georgie Gordon

Take a peek inside this art collector’s pink palace

A 1930s Spanish Mission-style house shows off the owner’s exuberant style.

  • by Heather Nette King
Snapper and mussels with herb butter.

Adam Liaw’s snapper and mussels with herb butter

A simple herb butter dresses up snapper fillets, with mussels providing additional interest.

  • by Adam Liaw
Classic bruschetta.

Adam Liaw’s classic bruschetta

As with most simple recipes, the quality of the ingredients is crucial. Make these with excellent tomatoes, beautiful bread and delicious, fruity olive oil. That way, you don’t need to trick up the flavour with balsamic vinegar – but you can add some if you like.

  • by Adam Liaw

Aquarius: Only rebel if you have a cause this week

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

  • by Hedy Damar

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