The June 21 Edition
If there’s a place on Earth that sums up a host of the mighty challenges facing humanity, it’s the overlooked Marshall Islands, where the US conducted 67 nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958. The legacy for the Marshallese, known for their warmth and friendliness, has been radiation poisoning and multiple evacuations and relocations spanning generations. Caitlin Fitzsimmons’ powerful narrative in today’s issue takes us to the heart of this Pacific nation, through the people who live there. It’s a timely warning for us all. – Greg Callaghan, acting editor.
‘I saw the flash’: How US nuclear tests changed life on this Pacific idyll forever
Marshall Islands locals watched radioactive coral fall from the sky for hours after the US’s bomb tests, 71 years ago. Now they face another existential threat.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
‘It’s a scary climate’: America’s LGBTQ community begins the fightback
Hate attacks, employment discrimination and public harassment … for those who were in the Stonewall riots, it’s all too familiar.
- by Liz Gooch
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The former beauty queen and gangland girlfriend on her second chance
The risky and lavish lifestyle of Felicia Djamirze came to a crashing end. Then she had a long road to recovery.
- by Erin O'Dwyer
‘It could have been fatal’: What pushed crime author Mark Brandi to focus on writing
The award-winning writer discusses the challenges he faced growing up in rural Victoria – and how a bit of good (and bad) luck changed his life.
- by Nicole Abadee
Two of Us
Two of Us
Chappo didn’t like Shakes when they first met. Now, they’re ‘like brothers’
Since meeting in year 7, James “Chappo” Chapman and Caleb “Shakes” Mills have been there for each other, physically and emotionally.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
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‘Lean into the unknown’: A mentalist on how he ‘reads’ minds
Scottish illusionist Scott Silven on connecting with audiences, tackling stage fright, the pros and cons of touring – and his top romance tip.
- by Benjamin Law
Modern Guru
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The real-life antidote to friends’ boastful Insta travel posts
It’s time to send those first-class braggarts packing, says our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
With his $15m nuptials, Bezos is the latest to say ‘I do’ to loving a massive wedding
Amazon gazillionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez, a former TV presenter, are reportedly dropping $US10 million on their coming Venice extravaganza.
- by Andrew Hornery
The ex-AFL coach helping dads tackle the Andrew Tate factor
The Fathering Project helps men become better role models to their sons.
- by Paul Connolly
Date-night dressing: Taylor Swift makes an effort – and so can we
Sure, old trackies by the telly reflect a sense of shared ease – but for many couples, dressing up for a night out together helps keep the spark alive.
- by Damien Woolnough
Chicken and spring onion noodle soup (tori nanban udon)
Put this light yet comforting Japanese soup on repeat all winter long.
- by Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Review
Shanghai Chinese
This old-school regional Chinese restaurant is a delicious time-warp to the 1970s
Prawn toast, fried ice-cream and red lanterns abound at a Southern Highlands institution still going strong after 50 years.
- by Callan Boys
Review
Tomo-An
This newly two-hatted laneway restaurant in an old warehouse is ‘a portal to Japan’
Tomo-An chef Tomotaka Ishizuka serves his Aussie-fied Japanese tasting menu to six guests at a time.
- by Dani Valent
Stuck in the dreaded ‘gristle’ seat at a dinner party? Try these foodie conversation starters
In the interests of sparking more interesting discussions around the tables of Australia, I hereby pass on 10 questions to help break the ice.
- by Terry Durack
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