The March 31 Edition
In our cover story, film director Sam Taylor-Johnson talks with writer Jane Rocca about the challenges of bringing the life and tragic death of music legend Amy Winehouse to the big screen.
‘It’s a fine line portraying addiction’: The making of the Amy Winehouse biopic
British filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson reflects on the challenges of making Back to Black.
- by Jane Rocca
‘The first time we kissed, the chemistry was unmistakeable’: Kerryn Phelps’ love story
When the former MP got married at 22, she thought it would be forever. But a lasting love affair with Jackie Stricker would come her way many years later.
- by Kerryn Phelps
‘I viewed my breasts in a positive light’: Why more women are getting tattoos
One in five Australians have ink. Here, three women reveal the tattoos that changed their lives.
- by Dilvin Yasa
While researching cults, I began to wonder if I’d been raised in one
I grew up with an unquestioning adherence to a set of beliefs, a strict authoritarian hierarchy of power and a rock-hard sense of being among the chosen ones.
- by Erina Reddan
Opinion
For subscribers
It’s easy to take a sense of community for granted, but this is why we all need it
If you want to reap the rewards of the village, it requires effort in return.
- by Jamila Rizvi
Why the mullet could actually be a flattering hairstyle for women to try
The tricky hair trend has had a soft new update. Here’s how to make it work for you, whatever your age or hair type
- by Annabel Jones
Model Maria Thattil has worn the same ‘intoxicating’ perfume since 2017
The former Miss Universe also shares the inspiration behind her personal style.
- by Georgie Gordon
‘Nobody noticed me until puberty’: This musician’s memorable summer
Bruno Major grew a foot taller over the break, his voice broke and suddenly, girls started talking to him.
- by Jane Rocca
‘Homemade muesli’: This sports commentator gets tops marks for her Day on a Plate
Dr Joanna McMillan says Daisy Pearce has a “lovely nutrient-dense mix of foods that deliver slow-release carbs for energy.”
- by Nicole Economos
Take a peek inside an architect’s 19th century art-filled home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs
Step into a captivating world of contrasts in this tiny terrace house in Woollahra.
- by Susan Redman
A wine tasting tour with your dog? Here’s where you can do it
Next time you hit the road for a wine weekender, you no longer need to leave your precious pet behind.
- by Paul Ewart
Adam Liaw’s coriander chicken with green rice
A supermarket roast chicken tossed with flavoured butter simplifies the making of this chicken and rice dish.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s Easter egg millefeuille
If you’ve got surplus chocolate eggs this Easter (and who doesn’t?), try turning them into something a little more exciting.
- by Adam Liaw
Teenage dream: All the trendiest homewares that are young-person approved
Fun finds for the young, or young at heart, from a cult candle to cosy slippers and on-trend lighting.
- by Georgie Gordon
Aries: You need to put your foot down and take care of yourself
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari