Friendship
When it comes to grieving an old friend, there is no rule book
Familiar rituals can strike the wrong chord when saying goodbye to a significant other who’s not a spouse, a lover or a family member.
- Ian Cuthbertson
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Do you want a rave with that? How cafes became the new hotspot for clubbing
Around the world, from Beirut to Sydney, coffee shops, bakeries and unconventional venues are hosting daytime parties and DJs. And young patrons are embracing the alcohol-free vibes.
- Lauren Ironmonger
Golf course, cat litter or cupboard? Our ashes end up in odd places
Scattering loved ones is more complicated than it sounds.
- Anson Cameron
- Opinion
- Sunday Life
Standing in queues can be annoying. This is how I’ve learned to embrace it
There is no greater proof that you’ve found your tribe than lining up in an orderly fashion to reach a common goal.
- Jo Stanley
- Two of Us
- Good Weekend
‘It gives me goosebumps’: The graduation gift from the woman Yung calls ‘Mum’
In 2000, Vietnamese-born Yung was in Australia alone and living in a refuge. Then she met Sharman.
- Fenella Souter
Who gets the friends in a divorce? It depends on who you ask
By its very nature, divorce is about dividing assets – but sometimes hardest of all is realising your friendships are up for negotiation as well. Here’s how to truly find your people.
- Sara Mulcahy
Got plans for the weekend? Why it feels so good
There are times in life when meeting friends seems effortless and unplanned. But making a conscious decision to schedule activities can have a surprisingly positive effect on our wellbeing.
- Lauren Ironmonger
The White Lotus makes female friendship trios look toxic. Here’s what it gets wrong
Pop culture depictions of female friendship triangles paint a picture of power shifts, backstabbing and gossip. But there’s so much more to socialising in threes.
- Nell Geraets
- Two of Us
- Good Weekend
Rawson faced horror as a teen; Hamish helped him feel safe. Then the roles reversed
Rawson Kirkhope and Hamish Young went to school together in Launceston. A shocking domestic-violence incident cemented their bond.
- Tim Elliott
- Perspective
- Schools
Some kids have never been invited to a party. Here’s why
Making and keeping friends can be challenging, but for neurodivergent children, these challenges become more complicated.
- Felicity Caldwell
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