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The May 21 Edition

In our cover story this week, Miranda Otto talks with writer Garry Maddox about her busy years working through the pandemic, managing family life and her long-time fascination with cults, the theme of her new series, The Clearing.

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The May 21 Edition
Otto says cults attract people who are seekers and searchers.

‘Sometimes it fills that gap for people’: Miranda Otto on the dangerous appeal of cult leaders

The Australian star of Lord of the Rings, Fires and Wellmania plays a cult leader in the new drama series, The Clearing.

  • by Garry Maddox

The Great’s Belinda Bromilow on fighting cancer twice

“Bringing new life into the world and facing the possibility of not being there to raise your child was an incredibly confronting time,” says the actor.

  • by Jane Rocca
Pauline Harmange reflects on her decision to have an abortion.

My abortion: ‘I wanted to have a child, but not like this’

I told myself: I can’t force a child to be born into a minuscule, poorly heated apartment, with no financial stability and no future prospects.

  • by Pauline Harmange
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The two questions I ask myself before I leave a relationship

Do I feel emotionally safe with this person? And do I still enjoy their company?

  • by Kerri Sackville

Julie Goodwin: ‘I have so much hope for this generation of young men’

The cookbook author and chef opens up about her close relationship with her stepfather, past boyfriends, and raising three sons.

  • by Jane Rocca

Reaching your goals should bring lasting happiness, so why does it so often not?

“Mostly, how happy you are is a function of your general outlook in life … not a result of what is happening in your world,” explains psychologist Lana Hall.

  • by Evelyn Lewin

Candice Warner: ‘I don’t care for trends when it comes to my sneakers’

It’s Nike trainers or nothing for the former Ironwoman and author.

  • by Georgie Gordon

Tweed blazers, wool vests and colour: The vintage pieces making a comeback

What to look for – and a list of vintage retailers in Australia to shop from.

  • by Nadia Barbaro

From dark circles to blemishes, the best masks to treat trouble spots on your face

Applying a mask on a weekly basis helps to cleanse pores and remove any debris on the surface of the skin.

  • by Stephanie Darling
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“Beauty was never one size fits all and I love an increase in diversity.”

What the Anastasia Beverly Hills founder eats in a day on the keto diet

The 66-year-old make-up mogul adds butter and XCT oil to her morning coffee.

  • by Nicole Economos

It’s Gemini season! Make the most of your extra energy to do the things you love

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

  • by Hedy Damari
Adam Liaw’s roast cauliflowre with sun-dried tomato and capsicum.

Adam Liaw’s roast cauliflower with sun-dried tomato and capsicum

This sun-dried tomato, capsicum and almond spread is a bit like a romesco sauce and can double as a dip or sandwich paste.

  • by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s broccoli with parmesan.

Adam Liaw’s broccoli with parmesan crumb

Be generous with the olive oil for this parmesan-crusted broccoli. The oil helps to crisp the panko crumbs as well as being delicious with the broccoli.

  • by Adam Liaw

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