The June 22 Edition
In our cover story this week, actor Kerry Condon reveals how she has taken herself from rural Ireland to the bright lights of Hollywood.
‘Brad Pitt’s a proper movie star. They don’t make them like him any more’: Kerry Condon
Growing up in a small town in Ireland, Condon thought it “borderline impossible” that she’d star in a Hollywood blockbuster.
- by Juliet Rieden
After three days with my family, I feel my childhood self returning. Why does this happen?
I found myself going quiet, retreating into my chair. The crushingly shy, passive version of myself I’d long thrown off was threatening to reappear.
- by Anna Snoekstra
Opinion
Opinion
Why the greatest beauty aid known to womankind isn’t found in a beautician’s chair
I’m not against the odd tweakment, but face-fiddling to the point of zombification is taking this anti-ageing angst way too far.
- by Kathy Lette
When faced with an incurable disease, Justine made these important changes to her life
Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be heartbreaking, but it can lead to positive changes.
- by Elli Jacobs
When it comes to talking to teens about sex, this is the approach to avoid
If your only strategy is to try and stop them, then it is doomed to fail.
- by Ita O'Brien
‘I never thought I would marry and have children’: What made Ed Kavalee change his mind
“I didn’t have a working knowledge of what a successful marriage looked like or what a father was.”
- by Jane Rocca
Tayla Broad went from the most ‘overdressed person in the room’ to ‘effortless chic’
The presenter says that having a baby changed her approach to fashion.
- by Georgie Gordon
‘Dirty ashtray wrapped in floral notes’: The unusual perfumes worth trying
Finding a new signature scent sometimes requires thinking outside the box – or bottle.
- by Stephanie Darling
Seoul is a city perpetually in motion and this is why it’s well worth visiting
Old meets new in the South Korean capital where history, food and singing off-key collide in an invigorating mix.
- by Paul Ewart
‘A 5am glass of water with a greens and probiotic powder’: Does a dietitian approve?
What business founder Tara Simich eats in a day.
- by Nicole Economos
When renovating their inner-city apartment, the owners kept these rare features
Ornamental cornices, steel warehouse‑style doors and parquetry floors all made the cut.
- by Susan Redman
Create a luxe look in your space with homewares starting from $55
No tricks or trends just timeless pieces with enduring appeal, from a luxe white sofa to a floral fragrance and a set of bougie playing cards.
- by Georgie Gordon
Adam Liaw’s salt and pepper chicken noodles
If you don’t feel comfortable stir-frying noodles in a wok, a deep casserole dish works just as well.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s chilli oil-dressed cucumbers
These simple dressed cucumbers are a great side dish or starter for many a Chinese meal.
- by Adam Liaw
Cancer: Now is the time to take risks and expose your feelings
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari
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