The February 24 Edition
Australia’s groundbreaking psychedelics trial | Reviving a derided city relic – for art’s sake | One monk’s 11-year wait for love | Facing the death of a “broken” mother | Photographer William Yang | The many challenges of starting a vineyard
Shannon is terminally ill. In a trailblazing trial, she took a white pill
Groundbreaking Australian research offers hope that a psychedelic drug may help ease end-of-life fears, anxiety and depression.
- by Kate Cole-Adams
Pollies derided this relic. Sydney Biennale is resurrecting it
The biennale has mastered the art of reviving the city’s neglected pockets. Next up: White Bay Power Station.
- by Brook Turner
Part of me hoped, many times, that my mum would die. Last week, she did
Abusive, loving, cruel, warm … when an unpredictable mother suddenly departs, she leaves her daughter in a tangle of emotions.
- by Rosie Waterland
Two of Us
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He fell for her in 10 minutes. Eleven years later, she said yes
When a celibate Hindu monk met his future wife at an ashram, what followed was a masterclass in patience.
- by Nicole Abadee
Dicey Topics
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From tobacco farm to the NGA: One photographer on his breakthrough moments
William Yang talks about his best financial decisions, politics – and why he doesn’t take wedding bookings.
- by Benjamin Law
Modern Guru
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Beach cabanas make you seethe? Here to help
Our Modern Guru is right with you about those “massive monstrosities”.
- by Danny Katz
Kitchen Sink Drama
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What causes the fog?
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: In the clouds.
- by Paul Connolly
The latest Euro trend: doing nothing on purpose
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Deborah Cooke, Melissa Singer, Nicole Abadee, Melissa Fyfe and Frances Mocnik
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s go-to midweek fish with tomatoes, harissa and fennel
This is one of my go-to dinners during the week; it’s quick, nourishing and versatile.
- by Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Karen Martini’s apple and cherry brown butter cake meets clafoutis pudding
This satisfying and comforting cake is reminiscent of the French pudding, and you can vary the recipe to bake it year-round.
- by Karen Martini
Dreaming about planting your own vineyard or starting a winery? Read this first
The cost of establishing a vineyard has never been higher, and then you have to sell the wine. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
- by Huon Hooke
Good Weekend letters to the editor: February 24
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