The 52 Weekends Away edition
Go on, give yourself a break. Whether that escape fantasy involves barefoot luxury, forest-bathing bliss or urban renewal, a lot can happen in 48 hours – or, indeed, wonderfully little.
Great NSW and ACT getaways
Byron bases, biodynamic vineyards, CBD heritage havens, rose farms and cherry orchards: weekend relocations for a little rapid restoration.
Great Victorian getaways
Contemplate the world from a skyscraper infinity pool, within a five-star converted prison, or surrounded by wildlife: Victoria’s visionary escape options.
Great Queensland getaways
Surfside idylls? Tick. But as well, destinations for discovering local art, urban edge, world-heritage parks and natural wonders – including miniature donkeys.
Great Tasmanian getaways
Geodesic domes, Georgian gorgeousness, forest-facing hot tubs and a Salamanca sanctuary: fresh picks from the Apple Isle.
Great WA, SA and NT getaways
Kangaroo Island’s feel-good find, Kakadu’s croc-spotting, Top End safari life … and Adelaide’s jaw-dropping swimming pool: fresh adventures, further afield.
Two of Us
For subscribers
Somebody should lift you while you lift them’: Relationship wisdom
This couple refurbished two historic goldfields homes and turned them into boutique hotels. It was a steep learning curve.
- by Melissa Fyfe
Dicey Topics
For subscribers
‘Shouting over each other’: Ernie Dingo’s frustration at politics
The award-winning actor and TV presenter, a Yamatji man, is sick to death of politics as usual.
- by Benjamin Law
Modern Guru
Modern Guru
How do I get a loaned book back from the dead?
Timing is key when approaching the deceased’s family, our Modern Guru advises.
- by Danny Katz
NCIS Sydney: The evergreen crime franchise’s first OS outing
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Thomas Mitchell, Melanie Kembrey, Deborah Cooke, Damien Woolnough, Dani Valent and France Mocnik
Spaghetti alla nerano (spaghetti with zucchini)
A simple and summery vegetarian pasta hailing from Nerano in Southern Italy.
- by Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Helen Goh’s zesty mango, passionfruit and pistachio lamingtons are perfect for picnics
A zesty, fruity version of the old favourite, these cakes are great for picnics.
- by Helen Goh
Sydney needs more freewheeling not-quite-a-restaurant venues just like this
Within minutes of arriving at P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants, Callan Boys knew he’d be spending a lot more time in its Paddington courtyard this summer.
- by Callan Boys
Review
Bottarga
This bayside fine diner definitely doesn’t play it safe, but does it pay off?
Many restaurants play it safe, looking over their shoulders at what everyone else is doing. Melbourne’s Bottarga doesn’t feel like that.
- by Dani Valent
Good Weekend letters to the editor: November 11
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