The July 14 Edition
Actor Natalie Portman graces our cover and talks with Michael Idato about her latest series, Lady in the Lake, and how she chooses roles that allow her to experience lives very different from her own.
Natalie Portman: ‘I always wanted to live another life for a moment’
In her latest role, the award-winning actor taps into a personal connection to tell a story set in mid-20th century America.
- by Michael Idato
‘I didn’t expect to be a model at my age’: The women over 80 defying stereotypes
Forget retirement. Today’s octogenarians are just as likely to be building companies and fronting fashion campaigns.
- by Dilvin Yasa
Opinion
Opinion
I’m attending my 50-year school reunion. This is what I’m expecting it to teach me
Yes, we get fatter, thinner, greyer, wrinklier and either balder or hairier or both, but I bet my old classmates remain essentially the individuals I remember.
- by Jane Caro
Leaving home at 15 was my mum’s idea. I’m so glad she made me do it
Neither she nor I foresaw how profoundly it would shape my life.
- by Kellie Floyd
This makeup trend might be hard to master, but it’s worth the effort
How to nail the “sunset blush” technique that is going viral on TikTok.
- by Stephanie Darling
‘Some days I like to explore my femininity’: How this actor mixes up his style
Joe Donovan also talks about the T-shirt that sparked his obsession with fashion.
- by Georgie Gordon
‘A shot of tart cherry juice’: This business founder’s trick to a good night’s sleep
Daisy Clementine shares her day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
‘It was hard for me to be open about my sexuality’: Narelda Jacobs
“It was easier to fall into heteronormative stereotypes as a teenager and I did what was expected of me at the time,” says the 48-year-old journalist.
- by Jane Rocca
Hayman Island feels like a blast from the past but is definitely worth a visit
Give yourself the chance to switch off and step back in time.
- by Jane Rocca
An Edwardian weatherboard in Melbourne’s south-east gets a new lease of life
Step inside this artist’s charming home, which includes a large bungalow studio.
- by Heather Nette King
Craving a European summer? Channel the Amalfi Coast in the comfort of your home
Inspiration from where we’d rather be. Embrace the wanderlust with sunny pieces that wouldn’t be out of place on the Italian coast.
- by Georgie Gordon
Roast chicken and cauliflower with parmesan and sourdough sauce
Bread sauce is a classic accompaniment. This version is enhanced with parmesan and goes with just about anything.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s simple citrus syrup yoghurt loaf
This simple stir-and-bake loaf cake makes excellent use of abundant citrus.
- by Adam Liaw
Cancer: Opinions may clash this week, try to keep a cool head
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari
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