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The November 16 Edition

In our cover story this week, Lily Allen opens up on the end of her marriage to David Harbour, and the “messiness” that inspired her new album, West End Girl.

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Allen has been open about her ongoing recovery from addiction.

At 39, Lily Allen thought she was out of good songs. Then her entire life blew up

West End Girl has been described as the revenge album of our time. But what inspired it?

  • Jonathan Dean
Michelle McLaughlin started a not-for-profit targeting child road trauma in busy areas, including holiday towns, following the death of her son, Tom.

After Michelle’s son Tom, 4, was killed, she began a life-saving mission

A ‘split-second’ incident turned a family holiday into a tragedy.

  • Dilvin Yasa

Time and again, the men in my life fail me when it comes to this simple task

I am constantly frustrated by the way my partner – and men in general – do this.

  • Kerri Sackville
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‘Soon we’d be parted forever’: Blanche d’Alpuget’s last moments with Bob Hawke

On the day the former prime minister died, not even his wife believed the end was near.

  • Derek Rielly
Albus Lumen dress, $1100. Zara Shoes, $80.

Whether you go bold or just a hint, everyone can wear this season’s hottest print

There’s a spotted piece to suit every budget.

  • Melissa Singer
Big Brother host Mel Tracina has a mix of high and low labels in her wardrobe.

‘I wear the knock-off’: TV host Mel Tracina’s budget fashion and beauty finds

The host of Big Brother also shares the Australian labels she is wearing for a “classy girl boss” vibe.

  • Georgie Gordon
Evan Dando: “Being in a band meant
there were always girls around. It didn’t matter what they looked like, I liked all kinds of girls.”

She was a model, I was on drugs. We were in love, but our marriage didn’t last

The Lemonheads’ Evan Dando talks about some of the most important women in his life, and why he once spent eight months celibate.

  • Jane Rocca

Stop trying to treat adult acne like the teenage kind, and do this instead

Finding the root cause of the condition is key to getting it under control.

  • Stephanie Darling
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For teenagers to meet their iron needs, a dietitian suggests these foods

Skateboarder Arisa Trew, 15, shares her day on a plate.

  • Nicole Economos
Centre photograph by Tasha Tylee from Sanctuary (Hardie Grant) by In Bed.

Give your home a rustic feel with these finds starting from $35

Evoke the rustic luxury of a rural retreat with natural materials – think linen, wool and oak – crafted into well-designed pieces built to last.

  • Georgie Gordon
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Chicken and turmeric are a classic combination throughout Asia, but here they meet the Greek flavours of garlic, oregano and yoghurt.

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Cucumber, feta and apple salad.
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Adam Liaw’s cucumber, feta and apple salad

Not a Greek salad, but I love the balance of a sweet and tart apple with salty feta and the freshness of cucumber.

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Scorpio: Shed your skin in preparation for a fresh start

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

  • Hedy Damari

Other editions

The December 7 Edition

In our special Christmas edition, we discover families’ quirky traditions, get inspired for holiday fashion, and Adam Liaw shares his recipe for a family feast.

  • 13 stories

The November 30 Edition

In our cover story, Emily Blunt talks about reprising her breakthrough role in The Devil Wears Prada 2, and why she’s drawn to playing rebellious women.

  • 13 stories

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