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The August 4 Edition

Journalist Sarah Ferguson graces our cover this week. She takes time to chat with our writer Jacqueline Maley about her career, family and interview wish list.

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The August 4 Edition

Sarah Ferguson on her worst interview: ‘He was just rude, not interested’

The five-time Walkley Award-winning journalist and host of 7.30 also reveals who’s at the top of her interview wish list.

  • by Jacqueline Maley
(posed by models)

A trip to the shops with my mother came with an unconventional lesson

She has a number of brilliant shoplifting techniques, which I know all about thanks to the many hours spent as her lookout and faithful accomplice.

  • by Larry Blair

Shortly after my divorce, I made an impulse purchase. It saved me

Every family needs something different to rebuild them after a marriage breakdown. We were rescued by a cat.

  • by Kerri Sackville
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The author with her grandfather and best friend, Fred.

I could have been a doctor. But I chose this profession instead thanks to my grandpa

The more I knew, the more I wanted to be a part of prevention rather than treatment, to prepare rather than repair.

  • by Anna Johnston
Reflection of Mount Taranaki at sunset. Egmont National Park, North Island, New Zealand.

Planning a trip across the ditch? Here are five of NZ’s best-kept secret locations

From the east coast of the North Island to the most southern town, these are the spots you don’t want to skip.

  • by Craig Tansley

As a beauty editor, these are my top 10 favourite products

Well, for this week anyway.

  • by Stephanie Darling
Sienna Miller and Oli Green enjoying Wimbledon together this year.

Do age-gap relationships really work? Increasingly, women think so

Celebrity or not celebrity, women are finding there are a lot of upsides to being in a relationship with a younger man.

  • by Lauren Shirreff and Anna Tyzack
Very few people are actually ever cancelled, says Roxane Gay.

Roxane Gay: ‘Men don’t hold each other accountable’

“They don’t call each other out when they hear friends making degrading remarks,” says the author of Bad Feminist.

  • by Robyn Doreian

The pair of jeans this dancer wore every day while on tour

Emily Seymour also puts a cream or black blazer and comfy sneakers on high rotation.

  • by Georgie Gordon
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‘Local crayfish which I pair with a pinot grigio’: What this CEO eats in a day

The 49-year-old takes us through the food, and whiskey, that fuels his day.

  • by Nicole Economos
Zimmermann “In Illustration” sweater, $850. Courtney Zheng “Ansel” skirt, $540. Max Mara shoes, $1600 (worn throughout). H&M socks, $20 (worn throughout).

The hottest winter fashion fabrics you need to know

Ride through the season in feel-good fabrics that offer winter warmth and style heat.

  • by Penny McCarthy

Elevate dinner time with these kitchen and table accesories

Compact and cosy, it’s no wonder built-in dining spaces are becoming increasingly popular for gathering family and friends at mealtimes.

  • by Georgie Gordon
Broccoli and sausage tray bake.

Adam Liaw’s broccoli and sausage tray bake is a real budget banger

This tray bake takes a few basic ingredients and about five minutes of active time to make a delicious family meal.

  • by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s honey and walnut semifreddo.

Adam Liaw’s honey and walnut semifreddo

Semifreddo does the same job as ice-cream but not special equipment required.

  • by Adam Liaw

Leo: Factor in more time for self-care. You deserve it!

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

  • by Hedy Damari
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