The May 21 Edition
In our cover story this week, Miranda Otto talks with writer Garry Maddox about her busy years working through the pandemic, managing family life and her long-time fascination with cults, the theme of her new series, The Clearing.
‘Sometimes it fills that gap for people’: Miranda Otto on the dangerous appeal of cult leaders
The Australian star of Lord of the Rings, Fires and Wellmania plays a cult leader in the new drama series, The Clearing.
- by Garry Maddox
The Great’s Belinda Bromilow on fighting cancer twice
“Bringing new life into the world and facing the possibility of not being there to raise your child was an incredibly confronting time,” says the actor.
- by Jane Rocca
My abortion: ‘I wanted to have a child, but not like this’
I told myself: I can’t force a child to be born into a minuscule, poorly heated apartment, with no financial stability and no future prospects.
- by Pauline Harmange
Opinion
Opinion
The two questions I ask myself before I leave a relationship
Do I feel emotionally safe with this person? And do I still enjoy their company?
- by Kerri Sackville
Julie Goodwin: ‘I have so much hope for this generation of young men’
The cookbook author and chef opens up about her close relationship with her stepfather, past boyfriends, and raising three sons.
- by Jane Rocca
Reaching your goals should bring lasting happiness, so why does it so often not?
“Mostly, how happy you are is a function of your general outlook in life … not a result of what is happening in your world,” explains psychologist Lana Hall.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Candice Warner: ‘I don’t care for trends when it comes to my sneakers’
It’s Nike trainers or nothing for the former Ironwoman and author.
- by Georgie Gordon
Tweed blazers, wool vests and colour: The vintage pieces making a comeback
What to look for – and a list of vintage retailers in Australia to shop from.
- by Nadia Barbaro
From dark circles to blemishes, the best masks to treat trouble spots on your face
Applying a mask on a weekly basis helps to cleanse pores and remove any debris on the surface of the skin.
- by Stephanie Darling
What the Anastasia Beverly Hills founder eats in a day on the keto diet
The 66-year-old make-up mogul adds butter and XCT oil to her morning coffee.
- by Nicole Economos
It’s Gemini season! Make the most of your extra energy to do the things you love
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari
Adam Liaw’s roast cauliflower with sun-dried tomato and capsicum
This sun-dried tomato, capsicum and almond spread is a bit like a romesco sauce and can double as a dip or sandwich paste.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s broccoli with parmesan crumb
Be generous with the olive oil for this parmesan-crusted broccoli. The oil helps to crisp the panko crumbs as well as being delicious with the broccoli.
- by Adam Liaw