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Ditch the downlights: How you light a room says a lot about who you are
When God said, “Let there be light,” he probably meant let’s turn on a few lamps, not every single light in the house.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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‘Why can’t we talk about the part between the knees and the belly button?’
Karl Kruszelnicki on bodily functions, the relationship between religion and science, the poorest he’s been – and what awes him.
- by Benjamin Law
The misstep that nearly cost this actor her Hollywood career
Missing a crucial audition didn’t stop Catherine O’Hara from becoming a huge star and a fan favourite.
- by Michael Idato
Opinion
Pop culture
The six words guaranteed to offend almost anyone
Is there a more terrifying question than “You know who you look like?”
- by Thomas Mitchell
Opinion
Spectrum
Are you sure there’s no such thing as a dumb question?
The world is full of questions that should never be asked.
- by Richard Glover
Chopstick schtick: What’s not to like about a Chinese restaurant with a mini-golf course?
Jennifer Wong is one of the stars of the upcoming Sydney Fringe Festival with her quirky take on food and growing up.
- by Daniel Herborn
Opinion
Babies
Cursing in front of children? I swear by it
I don’t want my child to think swearing is acceptable. But it is worse to become someone who says things like “shoot” or “holy smokes”.
- by Thomas Mitchell
From Baby Reindeer to Nanette: How Edinburgh makes or breaks comedians
It’s the biggest performing arts festival in the world, with a history of launching careers – if you can win the (sometimes-empty) room.
- by Meg Watson
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Marriage
In ick-ness and in health? Managing mild disgust in your marriage
When your long-term partner reveals a long-time ick, the only sensible thing to do is have a nervous breakdown.
- by Thomas Mitchell
‘Absolutely terrifying’: Why you’ll never catch Celia Pacquola stepping through the blue door
The comedian returns to host the second season of Thank God You’re Here, but actually doing improv fills her with dread.
- by Bridget McManus
How Sam Pang became TV’s most likeable host
The “half Channel Seven, half Channel Ten” master of deadpan quips is donning the tuxedo to host the Logies for a second time
- by Debi Enker
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