The December 9 Edition
52 News Makers of 2023 | The year in review | What survivors, poets and philosophers can teach us about optimism | From side hustle to The Daily Aus: news site founders Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski | Matildas goalie Mackenzie Arnold on her shock diagnosis – and that goal-save
52 News Makers 2023: The homegrown headliners shaping Australia this year
Inspiring, elating and, in some cases, frustrating: meet the people who rocked the nation this year – for better or worse.
Less Roaring Twenties than wretched times: 2023 in review
War, strongmen consolidating power, endless weather extremes: 2023 was not a great year for the globe (but go the Matildas!).
- by Nick Bryant
An Auschwitz survivor, an Aussie newsletter, an Irish poet: How I found hope in 2023
In times like these, poets and philosophers provide better reason for ‘stubborn optimism’ than politicians.
- by David Leser
Two of Us
For subscribers
‘We made a pact to quit on the same day’: From side hustle to The Daily Aus
Zara and Sam met on a “strange blind date” – and are now best friends and business partners.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Dicey Topics
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‘I just bawled my eyes out’: When Matildas’ goalie confronted her diagnosis
Mackenzie Arnold on keeping her cool on the pitch, pay in female sport – and her gnarliest injury.
- by Benjamin Law
Till death do us part: I don’t want to be buried next to my husband
If joint plots are anything like sharing a bed, our Modern Guru’s wife agrees.
- by Danny Katz
The French design creating light-bulb moments from scrap paper
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Frances Mocnik, Nicole Abadee and Sharon Bradley
Ceviche with buttermilk dressing and rhubarb, chilli and fennel pickle
The refreshing flavours are ideal for the hotter months, and it’s a perfect, and very pretty, starter.
- by Karen Martini
Danielle Alvarez’s saucy spin on the classic prawn sandwich
This tangy sauce from the deep south of the United States tastes fantastic on this Aussie summer staple.
- by Danielle Alvarez
Review
Cash Only Diner
Welcome the onset of Sydney summer with cocktails and pho’s sexier, spicy cousin
True happiness comes from eating bun bo hue with a cold margarita at Cash Only Diner.
- by Callan Boys
Review
Mount Monument
This ‘monumental’ winery restaurant lives up to its name, but how’s its menu?
This winery, cellar door, restaurant and sculpture park one hour north of Melbourne is definitely worth a visit.
- by Dani Valent
Forget fake designer bags, counterfeit wine production is rampant
It’s not so much about prestige bottles – the big money lies in concocting large volumes of cheaper wines that lots of people will buy.
- by Huon Hooke
Good Weekend letters to the editor: December 9
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