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The October 8 Edition

In our cover story, Shameless Media’s Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald tell Gyan Yankovich how they have built not only a great business but a watertight friendship.

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The October 8 Edition
Zara McDonald (left) and Michelle Andrews (right) have not only built an impressive media business, but also a solid friendship. Both wear Luuda shirts, $460, and pants, $460.

‘Is this worth it?’: The difficult questions the Shameless founders have had to ask each other

For Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews, both in their 20s, the building of their Shameless Media business came with challenges that men their age rarely face.

  • by Gyan Yankovich

Fearful of rejection, Di would give future dates a warning before meeting up

Breast cancer treatment can have a huge impact on a person’s sex life. Here, three breast cancer survivors share their stories of finding intimacy again.

  • by Elli Jacobs

She was known as Christian Dior’s muse, but Mizza Bricard was so much more than that

Why are women always the inspiration and never the creator? Bricard was a talented fashion designer, but her hard work has been erased.

  • by Natasha Lester
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A young man offered me his seat on the train. I was sure he was addressing someone else

Has my visage really deteriorated to such a degree? I may still be young at heart … but I’m clearly slightly older in all the other places.

  • by Kathy Lette

‘I believe in travel-outfit etiquette’: What designer Gabriella Pereira wears on a plane

She opts for jeans, a cashmere sweater, a blazer and black Adidas sneakers.

  • by Georgie Gordon

Tin-foil. Cling film. The offbeat ‘beauty’ products according to TikTok

Your guide to the trends that are actually worth following.

  • by Stephanie Darling
The only other woman there was Anna Wintour. She met Mum and they talked about the importance of being punctual.

Troye Sivan: I would love children one day. I’m less attracted to the idea of marriage

“Finding someone who is a best friend and someone I can really laugh with – that is the single most important thing.”

  • by Jane Rocca

Does the sound of people chewing drive you crazy? You may be suffering from misophonia

People with the condition feel an involuntary and intense rage triggered by hearing certain sounds.

  • by Evelyn Lewin

‘My standard breakfast is poached quail eggs’: Radio host Sammy J’s extravagant diet

The 40-year-old host of ABC Melbourne Breakfast shares his day on a plate.

  • by Nicole Economos
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The chicest towels to keep you looking cool (and dry) this summer

Whether hitting the beach, pool or a sprinkler in the garden towel off in style.

  • by Georgie Gordon
A simple Thai-inspired stir-fry.

The 10-ingredient chicken stir-fry you’ll turn to again and again

This simple Thai stir-fry is about as easy as it gets.

  • by Adam Liaw
Adam liaw’s prawn and glass noodle salad.

Prawn and glass noodle salad

This simple noodle salad can be served cold, but I prefer it when some elements are cold, others at room temperature and the remainder still warm from cooking.

  • by Adam Liaw

Libra: This week is about finishing what you started

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

  • by Hedy Damari

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