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The March 31 Edition

In our cover story, film director Sam Taylor-Johnson talks with writer Jane Rocca about the challenges of bringing the life and tragic death of music legend Amy Winehouse to the big screen.

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The March 31 Edition

‘It’s a fine line portraying addiction’: The making of the Amy Winehouse biopic

British filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson reflects on the challenges of making Back to Black.

  • by Jane Rocca

‘The first time we kissed, the chemistry was unmistakeable’: Kerryn Phelps’ love story

When the former MP got married at 22, she thought it would be forever. But a lasting love affair with Jackie Stricker would come her way many years later.

  • by Kerryn Phelps
‘I viewed my breasts in a positive light’: Why more women are getting tattoos

‘I viewed my breasts in a positive light’: Why more women are getting tattoos

One in five Australians have ink. Here, three women reveal the tattoos that changed their lives.

  • by Dilvin Yasa
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While researching cults, I began to wonder if I’d been raised in one

While researching cults, I began to wonder if I’d been raised in one

I grew up with an unquestioning adherence to a set of beliefs, a strict authoritarian hierarchy of power and a rock-hard sense of being among the chosen ones.

  • by Erina Reddan
It’s easy to take a sense of community for granted, but this is why we all need it

It’s easy to take a sense of community for granted, but this is why we all need it

If you want to reap the rewards of the village, it requires effort in return.

  • by Jamila Rizvi
Why the mullet could actually be a flattering hairstyle for women to try

Why the mullet could actually be a flattering hairstyle for women to try

The tricky hair trend has had a soft new update. Here’s how to make it work for you, whatever your age or hair type

  • by Annabel Jones

Model Maria Thattil has worn the same ‘intoxicating’ perfume since 2017

The former Miss Universe also shares the inspiration behind her personal style.

  • by Georgie Gordon
I didn’t hit puberty until I turned 16. I grew a foot over the summer break and my voice broke and suddenly I had girls talking to me.

‘Nobody noticed me until puberty’: This musician’s memorable summer

Bruno Major grew a foot taller over the break, his voice broke and suddenly, girls started talking to him.

  • by Jane Rocca

‘Homemade muesli’: This sports commentator gets tops marks for her Day on a Plate

Dr Joanna McMillan says Daisy Pearce has a “lovely nutrient-dense mix of foods that deliver slow-release carbs for energy.”

  • by Nicole Economos
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The bedroom features plantation shutters and is separated from the living room by a pair of French doors. The vertical artworks are by George Raftopoulos.

Take a peek inside an architect’s 19th century art-filled home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

Step into a captivating world of contrasts in this tiny terrace house in Woollahra.

  • by Susan Redman

A wine tasting tour with your dog? Here’s where you can do it

Next time you hit the road for a wine weekender, you no longer need to leave your precious pet behind.

  • by Paul Ewart
Coriander chicken with green rice.

Adam Liaw’s coriander chicken with green rice

A supermarket roast chicken tossed with flavoured butter simplifies the making of this chicken and rice dish.

  • by Adam Liaw
Easter egg millefeuille.

Adam Liaw’s Easter egg millefeuille

If you’ve got surplus chocolate eggs this Easter (and who doesn’t?), try turning them into something a little more exciting.

  • by Adam Liaw
Centre photograph by Dylan James, courtesy of Barnaby Lane.

Teenage dream: All the trendiest homewares that are young-person approved

Fun finds for the young, or young at heart, from a cult candle to cosy slippers and on-trend lighting.

  • by Georgie Gordon

Aries: You need to put your foot down and take care of yourself

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

  • by Hedy Damari
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