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The June 18 edition: Winter Style Edit

How Aussie Richard Christiansen created a hip wellness brand during lockdown and became an LA sensation; Minnie Driver on Matt Damon, Harvey Weinstein and the joy of being “difficult”; artist Atong Atem. Plus: flattering, new-season fashion staples.

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The June 18 edition: Winter Style Edit
‘A f...ing good story’: Minnie Driver on Damon, Weinstein and being ‘difficult’

‘A f...ing good story’: Minnie Driver on Damon, Weinstein and being ‘difficult’

Harvey Weinstein didn’t fancy her and she was seen as “difficult” during her career peak – two things the actor is now very thankful for.

  • by Louise Carpenter
‘Chrissy walks in with John Legend…’: Why LA’s in love with a former Aussie farm boy

‘Chrissy walks in with John Legend…’: Why LA’s in love with a former Aussie farm boy

A lush garden, style cred and social media savvy helped Australian Richard Christiansen build a hip Californian brand – along with a few famous friends.

  • by Amelia Lester
Artist Atong Atem: ‘Black women saved my life, I would say’

Artist Atong Atem: ‘Black women saved my life, I would say’

The South Sudanese-Australian photographer talks about why she no longer needs Centrelink’s number, her evolving religious views and her daily self-esteem mantra.

  • by Benjamin Law
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Two minutes with Danny Katz: No small talk, just get me my smallgoods

Two minutes with Danny Katz: No small talk, just get me my smallgoods

What’s the solution when a shop assistant likes a chat?

  • by Danny Katz
The Tom Cruise effect

The Tom Cruise effect

Visiting a cinema for the first time in four years brought on a startling high.

  • by Amelia Lester
‘My boyfriend knows that if she calls, I’ll hang up on him’: The power of sisterhood

‘My boyfriend knows that if she calls, I’ll hang up on him’: The power of sisterhood

Sisters Alyce Tran and Caroline Tran admit they live in each other’s pockets - and phones.

  • by Nicole Abadee
Winter fashion: new-season snug knits and cold-weather staples

Winter fashion: new-season snug knits and cold-weather staples

Chic checks, pared-down patterns and great knits to keep the cold at bay.

Good Weekend Talks: Atong Atem: ‘I’m going to be as loud as I want to be’

Good Weekend Talks: Atong Atem: ‘I’m going to be as loud as I want to be’

In the latest episode of our podcast, the Ethiopian-born, South Sudanese-Australian artist talks art, family, awards.

The trend middle-aged women are playing by ear

The trend middle-aged women are playing by ear

Multiple ear piercings are having an Instagram moment, with a surprising new market signing up.

  • by Madeleine Gray
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Sneaky polluters: The dark side of fashion’s ‘it’ trend

Sneaky polluters: The dark side of fashion’s ‘it’ trend

The footwear making an outsized climate contribution.

  • by Marion Hume
Double vision: Working inside and out to make a ‘stay forever’ home

Double vision: Working inside and out to make a ‘stay forever’ home

Sisters Nadine and Romaine Alwill, architect and interior designer respectively, teamed up on this stunning house.

  • by Karen McCartney
The hype around this watch is a sign of the times

The hype around this watch is a sign of the times

The hysteria surrounding the MoonSwatch is a timely symbol of pandemic habits.

  • by Luke Benedictus
Oh, honey! New beauty products with in-built buzz

Oh, honey! New beauty products with in-built buzz

Sweet additions for your beauty routine that protect your skin – and help the bees.

  • by Frances Mocnik
‘What’s for dinner?’

‘What’s for dinner?’

Planning meals ahead of time is for the dogs.

  • by Terry Durack
The boulevardier: A mood-altering nightly stroll

The boulevardier: A mood-altering nightly stroll

Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: the evening walk.

  • by Paul Connolly
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Good Weekend Quiz

Good Weekend Quiz

Trivia buffs: test your knowledge.

Melbourne: Amaru
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Melbourne

Melbourne: Amaru

Clinton McIver's calm, Armadale fine diner is a study in intention sparked successfully into action, reviews Dani Valent.

  • by Dani Valent
Sydney: Flyover Fritterie and Chai Bar
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Sydney

Sydney: Flyover Fritterie and Chai Bar

Gunjan Aylawadi’s Redfern joint serves savvy Indian street-food with a focus on chickpea-flour fritters, writes Callan Boys.

  • by Callan Boys
Karen Martini’s roast chicken thighs with potato, garlic and rosemary

Karen Martini’s roast chicken thighs with potato, garlic and rosemary

This all-in-one-tray roast is a no-fuss path to deliciousness and a flavourful mid-week meal.

  • by Karen Martini
Helen Goh's hot chocolate, banana and hazelnut fudge pudding

Helen Goh's hot chocolate, banana and hazelnut fudge pudding

A warm dessert for a satisfying end to a winter’s lunch or dinner, this pudding manages to be both deeply flavoured and not too rich for the kids.

  • by Helen Goh

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