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The July 2 Edition

From mega carbon emitter to … eco-warrior? What drives Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest | Tom Hanks on turning 66, roles he could no longer play – and that ‘nice-guy’ thing | Dylan Alcott’s next career move | A shearing-shed cook and a Syrian refugee become family

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The July 2 Edition
Tom Hanks on turning 66, roles he could no longer play – and that ‘nice-guy’ thing

Tom Hanks on turning 66, roles he could no longer play – and that ‘nice-guy’ thing

Outside Elvis, he’s famed for his likeable persona – just don’t confuse this avatar of American goodness with someone longing for the good ol’ days.

  • by David Marchese
From mega carbon emitter to … eco-warrior? What drives Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest

From mega carbon emitter to … eco-warrior? What drives Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest

If it’s hard to get your head around the business interests of Australia’s second-richest person, try getting a handle on the man himself. It ain’t easy, darl.

  • by Jane Cadzow
‘Do I talk to the wall?’: A cemetery visit raises unexpected questions

‘Do I talk to the wall?’: A cemetery visit raises unexpected questions

Is there a point to visiting a grave site when there’s nobody there? A pilgrimage to my parents’ memorial plaques stirs up mixed feelings.

  • by Alan Attwood
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‘I feel she is my mum’: How a shearing-shed cook and a Syrian refugee became family

‘I feel she is my mum’: How a shearing-shed cook and a Syrian refugee became family

Marcia Jolley and Nayran Tabiei formed a strong friendship after meeting at a local community centre.

  • by Dani Valent
‘A form of creative death’: Writer Michelle de Kretser’s fear of becoming stale

‘A form of creative death’: Writer Michelle de Kretser’s fear of becoming stale

The two-time Miles Franklin Literary Award winner discusses the need to give new life to her writing, how pets enliven our lives, and managing chronic pain.

  • by Benjamin Law
Good Weekend Talks: Dylan Alcott: ‘Why couldn’t Brad Pitt be in a wheelchair and win an Oscar?’

Good Weekend Talks: Dylan Alcott: ‘Why couldn’t Brad Pitt be in a wheelchair and win an Oscar?’

The retired athlete and disability advocate isn’t missing tennis one little bit – and has plans for the future that would see his immense public profile rise even more.

  • by Konrad Marshall
Two minutes with Danny Katz: Weighing up the odds of lying to your doctor

Two minutes with Danny Katz: Weighing up the odds of lying to your doctor

Our Modern Guru offers some sweet advice if you’re caught red-handed by your GP buying chocolate.

  • by Danny Katz
We may speak the same language, but ...
Opinion
UK

We may speak the same language, but ...

Differing attitudes to the pandemic reflect vastly different cultures.

  • by Amelia Lester
What a trip to the loo can tell you about a restaurant

What a trip to the loo can tell you about a restaurant

Terry Durack dishes up his best-kept secret for reviewing restaurants.

  • by Terry Durack
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A trip up the career ladder

A trip up the career ladder

Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: A missed Zoom interview.

  • by Paul Connolly
Good Weekend Quiz

Good Weekend Quiz

Trivia buffs: test your knowledge.

Sydney: Sixpenny
Review
Sydney

Sydney: Sixpenny

The unassuming Stanmore restaurant is all about refined comfort and flavour built on fermentation.

  • by Callan Boys
Melbourne: James
Review
Melbourne

Melbourne: James

South Melbourne local James' playful "Australian-Korean" menu rolls from two-bite snacks to shareable plates.

  • by Dani Valent
Karen Martini’s American-style pork ribs with apple and wombok slaw

Karen Martini’s American-style pork ribs with apple and wombok slaw

Unless you’re a diehard American barbecue aficionado, smoky grilled ribs are likely not something you’d be making much at home. This recipe is a pretty delicious simulation.

  • by Karen Martini
Helen Goh's star-spangled traybake cake

Helen Goh's star-spangled traybake cake

A classic Victoria sponge baked in a tray forms the base for this American-flag cake, a delicious Fourth of July offering.

  • by Helen Goh
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