The July 22 Edition
The rise of one-child families – and the fall of myths about them | The world’s only father-son Elvis tribute act | How another ancient Pilbara cave was nearly destroyed | Booker Prize winner Eleanor Catton on surviving criticism | Who has right of way on the footpath? | How creatives have co-opted the c-word | Running marathons and writing books
‘Lonely onlys’? No longer: How single-child families are busting myths
The proportion of Australian families with one child has doubled in the past 35 years – nuking stereotypes along the way.
- by Konrad Marshall and Melissa Singer
The 50,000-year-old ‘drop-in centre’ that was nearly demolished
Yirra cave is the oldest-known site in the Pilbara and brims with ancient artefacts. So, how did it come so perilously close to being destroyed?
- by Victoria Laurie
A teacher said he was destined for a future as ‘factory fodder’. Two habits saved him
Tony Birch was a high-school dropout, but the lessons learnt while training for a marathon set him on the road to becoming an award-winning author.
- by Tony Birch
Growing up, Anthony was shy. At age 20, he realised something had to change …
Anthony Fenech and his dad Paul are thought to be the world’s only father-and-son Elvis tribute duo – but they’ve only sung the same song together once.
- by Tim Elliott
She won the Booker – then got called ungrateful
Prize-winning author Eleanor Catton on reacting to criticism, what helps her get “unstuck” when writing – and the weirdest experience of her life.
- by Benjamin Law
From 800-year-old insult to ‘girl-boss’ endearment: The reframing of the c-word
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Sharon Bradley, Damien Woolnough, Jill Dupleix, Frances Mocnik and Melanie Kembrey
Pushy pram-owners or reckless runners: Who has right of way on a footpath?
Once upon a time a footpath had rules and everyone knew them, writes our Modern Guru. Now it’s a lawless frontier of crashes and carnage.
- by Danny Katz
Concert-oh!
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: a violin recital.
- by Paul Connolly
Sour grapes: Why don’t my dining companions praise my top-shelf wine?
These people are probably not real friends of the vine. Those who truly appreciate wine know when it’s good and they let their enthusiasm show.
- by Huon Hooke
Helen Goh’s Welsh rarebit with leek and cider
Served alongside a celeriac and apple salad, this makes a fine lunch or Sunday-night supper.
- by Helen Goh
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s vanilla and ricotta cake with lemon icing
This is a super-simple cake that stays very moist, thanks to extra virgin olive oil and ricotta.
- by Julia Busuttil Nishimura
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Victoria review: If you’re a lover of seafood and wine, Bacash is the place for you
Those who frequent this 23-year-old South Yarra stalwart know exactly what they’re getting: fish, cooked incredibly well.
- by Besha Rodell
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NSW review: Is Jonah’s still worth the hour-long drive from Sydney?
Revisiting the destination diner overlooking Whale Beach for the first time in years.
- by Callan Boys
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