The July 23 edition
In our cover story this week, actor Elizabeth Banks chats with writer Michael Idato about her new movie and the secrets behind her significant success, not just as an actor but as a director, producer and writer.
Elizabeth Banks: ‘I do a rare thing. I direct big movies in Hollywood’
In an industry where quadruple threats sometimes seem commonplace, female producer-director-writer-actors remain a rare phenomenon.
- by Michael Idato
‘He was a good person, he just wasn’t my person’. How Annie knew it was over
How do you know when your relationship has reached the end of the road? Three women speak about love, clarity and their road to independence.
- by Dilvin Yasa
Opinion
Opinion
Giving a speech can be paralysing for many. This is my one tip to surviving it
Just one friendly face is all that it takes to inspire confidence.
- by Jane Caro
Charlotte Ree: ‘I met my partner on Tinder at 30. He picked up my heart and healed it’
“I fully thought I’d be married and have a kid by 28, and now I am allowing myself to have hopes and dreams.”
- by Jane Rocca
From learning Mandarin to photography: how a short course can be life-changing
Learning new skills can expand our sense of self and challenge our thinking.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Porridge with strawberries and peanut butter: How this Matildas star starts her day
Clare Wheeler, 25, shares her day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
‘Not a fan of aggressive branding’: How model Mimi El-Ashiry decides what to wear
“I love expressing myself through my clothes; dressing up as different parts of my personality, my alter egos.”
- by Georgie Gordon
Why winter is the best time to get your feet ready for summer
It’s time to strip toenails bare and give them a break.
- by Stephanie Darling
The five essential pieces to add to your wardrobe this season
From fresh trends to faithful classics, these are the must-buy items.
Fun finds for kids: from a snappy snack plate to a kaleidoscopic cushion
These cute pieces make furnishing a kid’s room child’s play.
- by Georgie Gordon
Leo: Enjoy the attention that this week will bring
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari
Adam Liaw’s one-pan honey soy chicken
Honestly, it doesn’t get much easier than this. A bit of chicken in a pan plus a few seasonings equals a delicious meal with very little fuss.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s 20-minute cheesecake
The thickened cream includes gelatin and the icing sugar mixture contains cornstarch, both of which help to set this easy cheesecake.
- by Adam Liaw
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