Columnists

AWARD WINNERLife

Don’t fence this joyous garden in

This Melbourne home in Hawthorn East matches bold architecture and plant-rich design. Why not share it with the neighbourhood?

Helen Young

MotoringMotoring

Ford builds a Jeep: I love the look, despite myself

Driving the Ford Bronco, which rose to fame during the OJ Simpson police chase, was like eating a vegetarian meal and enjoying it. Ford has just given Jeep buyers a better choice.

Stephen Corby

WineWeekend Australian Magazine

Love of Burgundy in Geelong vineyard

The late Stuart Hooper’s commitment to the Bannockburn project was absolute, and his vision long term: neither time nor money would blur that vision.

James Halliday

reap the rewardsWeekend Australian Magazine

These crops are a long-term investment

It’s a good time to plant two ‘investment’ food crops – rhubarb and asparagus — which can produce for 20 years in favourable climates.

Helen Young

CommentaryWeekend Australian Magazine

AI will never beat the real writer’s ‘voice’

We scribblers and hacks are staring at the abyss, but those digital imposters cannot, ever, beat the dazzle of human originality and creativity.

Nikki Gemmell

Bombs awayWeekend Australian Magazine

The day my hate mail shut down ABC HQ

With Ultimo evacuated, many were expecting the bomb squad … what happened next was surprising.

Phillip Adams

BERNARD SALTThe Weekend Australian Magazine

The US just does business better

In one 30-year burst the Americans created seven of the world’s biggest companies. Is it a fluke, or is there something simply unmatched about the way the US does business?

Bernard Salt

GardensWeekend Australian Magazine

Plant the ‘four Ps’ now for a gorgeous display

Planting flowering annuals is a brilliant way to add colour to your garden for winter and spring.

Helen Young

Aussie love storyWeekend Australian Magazine

Pokies out: the great RSL revival

Tight-knit communities are rallying and saying enough, please. And for the first time in a long time, memberships are rising, and the average age of members is tracking downward.

Nikki Gemmell

CommentaryWeekend Australian Magazine

John Howard is our worst ever PM

John Howard and I belong to a mutual detestation society. My nomination is as defensible as his term in office wasn’t.

Phillip Adams

BERNARD SALTThe Weekend Australian Magazine

How my beloved big brother inspires me still

I wanted to be as good at football as Robert. So, I tagged along to each and every of his training sessions. His very presence gave me the determination to succeed.

Bernard Salt

WINEWeekend Australian Magazine

Grenache’s brilliant comeback

It dominates the south of France, but in Australia it disappeared. These truly great wines add something new on each taste.

James Halliday

bare necessitiesWeekend Australian Magazine

Plan ahead this winter, and reap rewards

Thinking of buying some fruit trees or special roses? You’ll get the best choice by ordering ahead for direct delivery of ‘bare root’ plants in mid-winter.

Helen Young

heart of the nationWeekend Australian Magazine

‘My wife nearly left me’: retirement hobby launches a thriving business

A life-size model dinosaur – like this 16m-long titanosaur – is just the thing to brighten up your garden, says Mark Pottinger.

Ross Bilton

CommentaryWeekend Australian Magazine

In praise of the city grid

I love the Melbourne and Adelaide CBDs, but there’s a rising empowerment in our suburbs and regions that’s reshaping the narrative of city life.

Bernard Salt

Open letterThe Weekend Australian Magazine

Dear Vanessa, this is how you can rebuild Qantas

Congratulations on taking over what’s left of Qantas from Alan. Here are a few suggestions that might be of interest.

Phillip Adams

Gift that keeps givingWeekend Australian Magazine

Forget the city … this place is magic

Beyond the chatter of birds there’s a silence that’s alive, that hums. The roar of crammed life seems very removed from all this.

Nikki Gemmell

Born to be mildMotoring

It’s an electric ‘hot hatch’, so why isn’t it fast?

Who quotes a 50km/h sprint time? A company that’s embarrassed by how slow its car is to 100km/h, that’s who.

Stephen Corby

WineWeekend Australian Magazine

James Halliday’s $20 riesling pick

Since 1960, Hoddles Creek Estate’s glorious pinot noirs and chardonnays have flowed at irresistible prices.

James Halliday

Wildlife Photographer of 2023Weekend Australian Magazine

How many animals do you see in this photo?

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition includes this intriguing Australian image. It’s not just a sea lion we are looking at.

Ross Bilton

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