The August 14 Edition
Actor Markella Kavenagh, who graces our cover and fabulous fashion pages this week, talks with our writer Genevieve Quigley about the new role that has really changed her life.
She was working at Sportsgirl when she got the call to join J.R.R. Tolkien’s world
It’s the kind of break actors spend years dreaming about, but Markella Kavenagh landed her role in the new Lord of the Rings series while still a teen.
- by Genevieve Quigley
I was an anxious kid but a terrifying act gave me a new outlook
For Jess Ho, killing a chicken at the request of their Dad put an end to an anxiety-ridden childhood.
- by Jess Ho
My aunt wasn’t told about her terminal illness. Her final gift said it all
What do you do when everyone knows your loved one is dying but they insist on keeping it a secret from the patient themselves?
- by Dilvin Yasa
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Norman Swan: ‘It’s mildly embarrassing to have been married [and divorced] twice’
The medical doctor, broadcaster and author opens up about his mother’s two sides, his first wife, and the double standard around ageing for men and women.
- by Robyn Doreian
Can women and men ever be ‘just’ friends?
Growing up with brothers helped Patti Miller foster meaningful friendships with men. Are they any different from those she has with women?
- by Patti Miller
Constantly time poor? Emotionally drained? A ‘to don’t’ list may help
The simple strategy is all about focusing on what brings you energy – and eliminating things that don’t.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Opinion
Opinion
Delayed gratification is just not my style, and that’s OK
I know that being able to delay gratification is an important life skill, but it is a skill I have never mastered.
- by Kerri Sackville
The fashion creative who sources her jeans on eBay
For creative director Ariane Leondaridis, it’s all about Vintage Levi’s 501s (in every colour).
- by Georgie Gordon
Chic home finds for decorating on a budget
Decking out the home needn’t cost a bomb thanks to these fun finds.
- by Georgie Gordon
I got a mouthguard fitted to help with stress-related grinding
Hairline cracks from clenching her teeth drove Stephanie Darling to seek professional help.
- by Stephanie Darling
What The Inspired Unemployed’s Matt Ford eats in a day
The comedian, who is also the co-owner of a low-sugar beer brand, loves a morning surf and plate of avocado toast.
- by Nicole Economos
Your weekly horoscope: August 14-21
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari
Adam Liaw's mixed meatball spaghetti
Yes, there are different kinds of meatballs in this spaghetti, but it makes sense.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw's lemon pepper greens
Buttered greens are one of winter's best dishes. With a squeeze of lemon and a good grind of pepper you don't need to do much more.
- by Adam Liaw
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