The August 27 Edition
Design & Innovation issue: Electric cars charge up | Our unhealthy obsession with ‘starchitects’ | Tech innovations that might change our lives | Father’s Day gift and reading guides
‘It’s a terrible syndrome’: What’s with our love of international ‘starchitects’?
With rare exceptions, Australia still prefers to use architects based overseas for local public projects. Globalisation at work, or cultural cringe on a grand scale?
- by Nick Bryant
Power transfer: Why ute-loving Aussies are finally demanding electric cars
Australia has lagged much of the world in its uptake of electric cars. Now – for more reasons than soaring petrol prices – we’re flicking the switch.
- by Tony Davis
From Pac-Man-like ‘living machines’ to mind-control devices: Freaky and fab new tech
From biodegradable cling-wrap to microscopic robots made of stem cells: the next inventions that could change the way we live.
- by Tony Davis
‘I’m about to die’: Two friends went skydiving. One chute didn’t open on time
At age 20, “daredevil” Emma Carey jumped out of a helicopter at 14,000 feet. Her chute opened too late. Her best friend, Jemma Mrdak, jumped seconds later.
- by Tim Elliott
Artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran on ‘the framework of success for a good Asian’
The Sri Lankan-born artist explains why he doesn’t label art as “good” or “bad”, how his family accepted his career, and the three things he wants in a partner.
- by Benjamin Law
Good Weekend Talks: Prize-winning poet issues a call to arms on verse and Indigenous representation
Dropbear author Evelyn Araluen welcomes the momentum driving First Nations publishing but warns against recognition that’s shallow and tokenistic.
- by Broede Carmody
Fact or fiction: Good Weekend’s Father’s Day reading guide
Socks are so last year. Tme for a book: but which to choose? Here, we’ve done the hard work for you.
- by Nicole Abadee
Opinion
Opinion
Has COVID made cancelling plans acceptable?
When I recently cancelled a trip back to Australia, no one seemed to mind. Has our attitude to sticking to plans no matter what fallen by the wayside?
- by Amelia Lester
Good Weekend’s Father’s Day gift guide
Fresh reconnaissance on new gizmos, gear, ingenuity and indulgences.
- by Frances Mocnik
Can I use a voucher that was mistakenly sent to me?
Our Modern Guru provides some innovative tips to track down a gift recipient – or not.
- by Danny Katz
Opinion
The Empty Plate
That 11am danger zone: Exactly what should be on the menu for brunch?
With brunch returning to our social lives, it’s time to work out what we really want the meal to be.
- by Terry Durack
Review
Melbourne
Melbourne: Marble & Pearl
Imagine Rockpool went to the pub, or Grill Americano loosened its tie, and you're not far off.
- by Dani Valent
Review
New South Wales
Ballina: Lola Dining
While you might be tempted by just a quick trip, taking in a gawk at the Big Prawn before nabbing a couple of prawn buns, you really should stick around.
- by David Matthews
Karen Martini’s stir-fried pork belly with thread vermicelli and udon noodles
This is my favourite stir-fry of the moment. It reminds me of the Bangkok street food that I fell in love with in the ’90s.
- by Karen Martini
Helen Goh’s baked potato farls
A “farl” in Gaelic means one-fourth, and here refers to a quarter of a flatbread made from mashed potatoes. A triangle of this tender, supple bread makes a lovely accompaniment to soup.
- by Helen Goh
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