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The July 13 Edition

In our cover story this week, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham opens up about being a late-bloomer to success and fame, and why she will continue to call out bad behaviour.

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The July 13 Edition
Hannah Waddingham: “people shouldn’t think that I’m endlessly confident because I’m absolutely not. I’m just good at styling it out.”

Bullied as a teen, Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham found success in midlife

At 180cm, the London-born actor was told her height – and face – would be an obstacle to success. Now 50, she found plenty of ways to rise above her doubters.

  • by Laura Pullman
Whitney Spicer’s art has parlayed into a clothing and homewares line that taps into her life on the farm.

These farming women are bursting with creative pursuits. Just don’t call them ‘trad wives’

Women like Whitney Spicer are turning their artistic side-hustles into flourishing businesses that feed off their lives on the land.

  • by Riley Wilson
Opinion
Opinion

It’s time society stops underestimating women over 50. Here’s why

We bring decades of experience and knowledge in the intangible skill of living.

  • by Jo Stanley
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Master these three areas for a great life once the kids move out

I thought I’d love this phase, but the lack of responsibility feels bittersweet. Then I discovered “conscious empty nesting”.

  • by Kate Halfpenny
Sharna Burgess credits her “dance dad” Ray, who died three years ago, with fostering her early interest in dance.

Dating my now fiancé looked complicated, but it’s the easiest thing I have done

Dancing With the Stars judge Sharna Burgess discusses the key male influences in her life.

  • by Jane Rocca
Interior designer Brahman Perera encourages his clients to experiment with clashing colours.

This leading designer is inspired by a Brit with ties to the royal family

Brahman Perera’s clients include some of the country’s most recognised names in fashion, including Dissh and Henne.

  • by Georgie Gordon
A string of coral-fringed islands
strewn across the western Pacific, the Philippines is full of natural wonders.

Thailand and Bali may attract the big crowds, but this island offers better diving

Located at the centre of the “Coral Triangle”, the Philippines can legitimately lay claim to some of the best diving on the planet.

  • by Paul Ewart

A dietitian calls this netballer’s diet an ‘excellent mix’, except for this one thing

NSW Swifts player Teigan O’Shannassy shares what she eats to fuel her day.

  • by Nicole Economos
The White Lotus’ Aimee Lou Wood with her distinctive teacher.

Perfect ‘Hollywood’ teeth are making way for something more realistic

Dental aesthetics come in waves and right now we are loving White Lotus actor Aimee Lou Wood and her “supersized smile”.

  • by Stephanie Darling
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The living room is where Tash Sefton, Adam Genovese and Sefton’s sons Jay (in the bay window) and Mac like to hang out. The large artwork, Feelings Like This, is by Antonia Perricone.

How clever use of space turned a Harbourside two-bedder into a family home

This elegant apartment boasts soaring ceilings, parquetry oak floors, stained-glass windows and sweeping views of Sydney Harbour.

  • by Susan Redman
Centre photograph by Sean Fennessy of Elonera House.

Freshen up your space with these modern homewares

To create a warm and welcoming space, layer different textures and organic shapes with contemporary pieces in cool colour combinations.

  • by Georgie Gordon
Japanese-style chicken schnitzel curry.

Take a few shortcuts for this ‘effortless’ Japanese-style chicken schnitzel curry

Japanese curry mix is a staple in Japanese households. Pair it with a pre-crumbed schnitzel for an effortless katsu-kare.

  • by Adam Liaw
Berry matcha trifle.

Adam Liaw’s berry matcha trifle

A pre-made Madeira cake is soaked in sweetened matcha for this simple trifle.

  • by Adam Liaw
SL 28/24 horoscope illo

Cancer: Retrograde Mercury is in your money sector this week

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

  • by Hedy Damari

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