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The July 27 Edition

In our cover story this week, seasoned theatre actress Eryn Jean Norvill explains why a pivot to TV and a temporary shift to London have helped her find herself again, at age 40.

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The July 27 Edition
‘I’m glad I’m starting again’: Eryn Jean Norvill on finding herself at 40

‘I’m glad I’m starting again’: Eryn Jean Norvill on finding herself at 40

The acclaimed stage actor says a pivot to TV and a move to London are revitalising her after some challenging roles - both on and off the stage.

  • by Jane Rocca
Genny Tabuai refuses to give up on finding her brother, Torrance (Torrie) Sambo.
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Four years ago, Genny’s brother went fishing but never came home. She still doesn’t know why

Thousands of people go missing in Australia each year. Those they leave behind experience “ambiguous loss” - grief with no clear end.

  • by Shona Hendley
Jamila Rizvi
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Friendship

Why ‘inconvenient’ friendships may be the best kind

There’s a powerful bond with mates who’ve known you since childhood.

  • by Jamila Rizvi
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Losing James was devastating, but it gave me a road map for a new life

Losing James was devastating, but it gave me a road map for a new life

After my friend’s death, I realised that while I talked about what I wanted, I wasn’t creating that future for myself.

  • by Jess Kitching
Former Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell had a teenage crush on actress Rachel Ward, and named his firstborn after her on-screen son in The Thorn Birds.

For 30 years, I was away nine months of the year. My wife kept our family together

Rock musician Phil Campbell, of Motörhead fame, says he was more interested in guitars than girls in his youth.

  • by Jane Rocca
Opera singer Danielle de Niese describes her style as “diva glam”.

The dream purchase soprano Danielle de Niese finds ‘hard to justify’

The star of Carmen also prefers dresses and Gucci accessories for rehearsals over flats and trackies.

  • by Georgie Gordon
Hunter Schafer’s slicked-back bun highlighted her bold gilded jewellery at a recent Schiaparelli haute couture show.

The beauty looks from the Paris runways you can actually achieve at home

The couture runways provide plenty of beauty inspiration – regardless of your budget.

  • by Stephanie Darling

Yoga at 5am and no meat: The wellness holiday in hot demand

Roll out your mat, disconnect from tech and hit “pause” on your day-to-day with an immersive yoga retreat.

  • by Paul Ewart

Red wine, cheese and chocolate frogs: what a dietitian thinks of late-night ritual

Chef Callum Hann shares his day on a plate.

  • by Nicole Economos
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Patrick and Elizabeth Mitchell in their living room with its stone fireplace. The vintage suite is from Metro Road Trading.

A 1980s haven in Sydney’s north cherry-picks the best of mid-century design

This reimagined 1980s home fuses mid-century modernism with cosy living and stylish finishes.

  • by Susan Redman

Impress your guest with these table wares at your next dinner party

Elegant tableware, whether it’s salt and pepper cellars or a set of hand-crocheted napkins, brings joy and a sense of occasion to mealtimes.

  • by Georgie Gordon
Adam Liaw’s beef and spinach stew riffs on a classic home-style dish in Lebanon.

Adam Liaw’s Lebanese beef and spinach stew

Known as sabanekh w riz, this is a classic home-style dish in Lebanon.

  • by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s Lebanese vermicelli rice is the perfect side dish to his beef and spinach stew.

Lebanese vermicelli rice with a flavour boost

This is the perfect side dish to any classic home-style Lebanese stew.

  • by Adam Liaw
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Leo: You deserve perfection. Don’t settle for less

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

  • by Hedy Damari

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