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The November 26 Edition

In our cover story this week, actor Susie Porter opens up to Michael Lallo about work, family, her health challenges and latest TV series.

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The November 26 Edition
Courtney Zheng shirt and sweater. Claudie Pierlot trousers
from David Jones. Georg Jensen “Moonlight Grapes”
jewellery (worn throughout).

From the red carpet to a minimum-wage job: Susie Porter’s bumpy start shaped her career

When one of her early films got booed, the acclaimed actor challenged her own notions of success.

  • by Michael Lallo

At 37, Alexandra found herself broke, heartbroken and living with her parents

“Leaving a good man you love is not easy, but I knew I’d regret not having a family, so I moved back to Australia.”

  • by Dilvin Yasa
Heather Nette King in her apartment in Melbourne’s Beverley Hills complex.

An interior stylist on creating a character-filled home

Reflecting your tastes, aspirations and budget isn’t as simple as hitting up an op-shop or garage sale, and over the years I’ve learnt a few lessons the hard way.

  • by Heather Nette King
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The advice I always give friends who are going through a break-up

Objects can be a handbrake on moving forward, stalling energy and sucking up space because they were “sentimental” and “should” be kept.

  • by Wendy Squires

‘Preppy but masculine’: how actor Sean Keenan nails his style

When the actor first moved to Sydney at 18, he went “insane” going to all the thrift stores.

  • by Georgie Gordon
Leave-in restorative night treatments  work their magic while you get your beauty sleep.

Long hair is back. But how do you keep it in pristine condition?

The way we sleep on it is central in keeping long hair looking good.

  • by Stephanie Darling
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Make your home stand out with these cool, retro inspired pieces

Eschew cookie-cutter style for statement pieces with retro appeal to create a home that is anything but boring.

  • by Georgie Gordon

‘I think my accent helped me charm her’: how G Flip and Chrishell Stause fell in love

“Around three times a day she’ll laugh at something I’ve said.”

  • by Robyn Doreian

Maltesers, berries and mini-muffins: This CEO’s day on a plate

Melanie Flintoft’s busy day at a photoshoot involves plenty of snacks to keep her going.

  • by Nicole Economos
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Adam Liaw’s peach and halloumi salad.

Adam Liaw proves salad ingredients don’t need to be jumbled together after all

Salad ingredients don’t have to be jumbled together. In fact, they’re often best when left separate and composed on the plate.

  • by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s frozen strawberries and cream.

Adam Liaw’s frozen strawberries and cream

There’s a reason strawberries and cream is a favourite combination, but if you want to take a classic to another level, try this simple frozen dessert.

  • by Adam Liaw

Sagittarius: Embrace your fearlessness and go all out

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

  • by Hedy Damari

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