The May 28 edition
‘Ferocious’ Kambosos: why the Aussie sporting hero was prepared to die last year; odd noises, dizziness, headaches … decoding Havana Syndrome; life as a midwife in central Africa; comedian Hannah Gadsby on religion, money and sex.
For your ears only: What’s really behind Havana syndrome
Officials were shocked when agents and diplomats in Cuba were struck down by a bizarre array of symptoms and sensations. Covert sonic warfare or something else?
- by Tim Moore
‘Ferocious’ Kambosos: the Australian sporting hero you’ve never heard of
His victory over world champion Teófimo López jnr stunned audiences. Now comes the lightweight champ’s biggest test yet – with a home-ground advantage.
- by Andrew Webster
Graphic content
Medicine
‘Oh, my god! What’s that?’: My life as a midwife in South Sudan
Anna Kent swapped a comfortable life in England to work as a midwife in South Sudan. Here, she tells of the day a teenager’s dramatic labour changed her life.
- by Anna Kent
Two minutes with Danny Katz: has climate action ended tales of breaking-wind power?
Our Modern Guru proposes a solution to the ecological dilemma posed by “celebrity farty kids’ books”
- by Danny Katz
Opinion
Opinion
Are people who live in warm climates happier?
The link between sunshine and happiness is more complicated than one might think.
- by Amelia Lester
‘We were the worst team, but we had the most fun’: how these musicians bond off-stage
Artists Carlson and Cash Savage met when she recruited him for a footy team. They became close friends, supporting each other with honesty and laughter.
- by Dani Valent
‘Trying to out-fact someone who’s religious is absurd – and cruel’: Hannah Gadsby
The comedian discusses growing up in Tasmania’s bible belt, her career Plan B, and the unexpected outcome of money and marriage.
- by Benjamin Law
Good Weekend Superquiz and Saturday Target Time, May 28
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target.
Review
Melbourne
Melbourne: Etta
This Brunswick East neighbourhood restaurant is a poster child for this city's dining, reviews Besha Rodell.
- by Besha Rodell
Review
Sydney
Sydney: Ele by Federico and Karl
Sydney's hallowed dining ground is now home to a "progressive experience" from talented chefs Karl Firla and Federico Zanellato.
- by Callan Boys
Karen Martini's slow-cooked pulled pork shoulder
This is a stunning single-pot dish, with the pork becoming increasingly yielding as it infuses with spices, orange and tomato over the long cook.
- by Karen Martini
Julia Busuttil Nishimura's roast pumpkin and goat's curd galette
I love making galettes at home; they’re free-form, rustic and need no special equipment. Here I celebrate beautiful pumpkin, which is just so good right now.
- by Julia Busuttil Nishimura
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