The September 21 Edition
In our cover story this week, actor Pallavi Sharda talks about leaving Australia for Bollywood, what made her return, and her very important mission in film, and life.
In her 20s, Pallavi Sharda conquered Bollywood. Now, she’s home, and on a mission
The Perth-born actor says she is keen to take on roles that align with her goal of making women like herself feel seen.
- by Kate Halfpenny
Five minutes, no heartbeat: How nearly dying changed how Emily chooses to live
What happens when we die? We might not have the answers, but a near-death experience can provide some clues.
- by Shona Hendley
Opinion
Opinion
My daughter is in year 12, and I want her to know this about her final exams
As a parent, I’m fed up with a system that values marks over emotional intelligence.
- by Jessica Rowe
Opinion
Opinion
This photo with my baby used to scream ‘failure’. Now, I am viewing it differently
For years, I resisted being one of ‘those’ bed-sharing parents, but a recent change in my daughter has made me reconsider.
- by Melissa Singer
In a world of toxic masculinity, this is how I’m raising my sons to be good men
Mental-health advocate and surfer Blake Johnston says his world-record surf was inspired by his own dad’s struggles.
- by Robyn Doreian
Stereotypes aside, a trip to this US coastal city can offer a cultural hit
The marriage of calm and chaos of Miami defies logic, but it works.
- by Tatyana Leonov
‘Flattering and sexy’ jeans and $10 shoes: A celebrity baker shares her shopping tips
Vege Mamma founder Valentine Fodor describes her style as “comfortable, laid-back and a little quirky”.
- by Georgie Gordon
A beauty ingredient once derived from sharks is this year’s retinol
A buzzy ingredient with an interesting origin story is popping up in multiple beauty categories.
- by Stephanie Darling
Can you get your nutrition intake from ‘random leftovers’? A dietitian weighs in
Cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins shares her day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
Give your en suite hotel vibes for as little as $12 with these designer finds
It may be small but it needn’t be boring. Consider bold colour and pieces that cross the line between fun and functional.
- by Georgie Gordon
Giddy up. Adam Liaw’s big, bold and beefy cowboy spaghetti is dinner, sorted
This bigger-than-Texas spaghetti is about as un-Italian as it gets, but it’s delicious.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s seven-layer salad
In the United States, this simple salad is a bring-a-plate favourite.
- by Adam Liaw
Virgo: Take action and believe in yourself
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari
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