‘She doesn’t take no for an answer’: Hollywood icon Salma Hayek Pinault turns to philanthropy
The actor, businesswoman and activist redefined the film industry, now she’s rethinking philanthropy.
Life & Luxury
The next big style brag for men? ‘It’s not cashmere. It’s yak’
Yak wool is menswear’s new luxe material – rarer and funnier to talk about than cashmere. But is it softer too? Our writer compares a pair of shirts.
Aussies tame wild Italian reds
Curious wine lovers are falling under the spell of exotic Europeans such as barbera and montepulciano. Here’s four locally grown gems with Italian DNA.
Gen Z’s new rules for appropriate office wear
The work wardrobe is out. Corpcore is in.
Meet the skincare guru to the stars who invented the cult vampire facial
She invented the vampire facial and has fans in Oprah, Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes. So who is Dr Barbara Sturm?
The world of wine salutes Halliday
The Australian’s Wine columnist James Halliday AM has been named the recipient of the 2025 Institute of Masters of Wine Lifetime Achievement Award in Paris.
Sydney cosmetic physician Dr Joseph Hkeik takes his painterly approach to London
In Mayfair he has collaborated with interior architect Blainey North on a showstopping new seven-storey skincare haven.
$850 for a film camera, are you crazy?
Pentax has released its first film camera in 20 years. But film is expensive to buy and develop. So does it deliver the goods or is it a kitsch throwback with a premium price tag?
Midlife rules: How to hit peak fitness over 40
Yes, you can be as fit as you were in your thirties, you just need to change the way you train.
Spoiling season: special gifts for him and her
From special scents made to be shared to a seriously cool new watch, spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day.
Listening for signs of life
This tiny swamp wallaby joey, rescued from its dead mother’s pouch, was brought to a wildlife vet who listened for a heartbeat with his stethoscope.
Room with a view: Tassie east coast gem hits market
This four-bedroom home near Bicheno on Tasmania’s east coast offers uninterrupted ocean views – and even has a dedicated crayfish cooking station. Price: $4.5 million-plus.
Now you can read the small print
Behold, it’s the “the world’s slimmest and lightest reading glasses”! But it’s where you keep them that’s really clever…
‘People who take advantage of negative gearing are not the bad guys’
He’s the former radio DJ turned authority on all things architecture and design. Now, Tim Ross turns his attention to how home ownership became an enduring national obsession.
How long for the perfect boiled egg?
Switching between hot and cool water will produce the optimal boiled egg balance between a firm white and creamy yolk – for those who can be bothered.
Will Apple Intelligence change our lives? Tim Cook thinks so
The chief executive of the world’s most valuable company believes it will be as life-changing for the rest of us as it has been for him.
Valentine’s dinner plans still not sorted? Our guide has you covered
The best chefs from around the country share the aphrodisiacs they’ll be serving up, and where they head for date night.
How to get the most of this season’s veg
Make the most of Australia’s freshest produce with our guide to seasonal vegetables. From crisp summer greens to hearty winter staples, here’s what’s in season right now—and the best ways to cook them.
‘You have to make bold moves’: Sophie Holt on the reinvention of Oroton
The creative director opens her Melbourne home and discusses her shake up of the Australian heritage brand, styles cues from her grandmother and her search for authenticity at home and abroad.
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