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The December 1 Edition

Stunning actor Viola Davis graces this week’s cover. The 59-year-old Oscar winner talks about life, love and family, and shares her beauty routine.

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Viola Davis: ‘I’m a woman of a beautiful age – a perfect 59’

She’s been named one of our generation’s greatest actors, but it’s offscreen when the multi-award winner feels her best.

  • Laura Craik
The author (left) with her sister, Maddie and brother, Mark.

My older brother was a stranger for most of my life. Now he’s a huge part of it

Is it possible to bond with a sibling without a shared past? It turns out it is.

  • Genevieve Quigley
  When you reach the point where it’s never “for better” and always “for worse”, it’s time to shout, “Stop this marriage! I want to get off!”

Move over weddings, it’s all about divorce parties now

The biggest celebrations happen at the end of a marriage, rather than the beginning.

  • Kathy Lette
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The ‘very expensive’ mistake this fashion influencer admits to making

Fashion brand founder Sara Crampton reveals what she “wasted so much money” on in her 20s.

  • Georgie Gordon
Zara waistcoat, $70. Elka Collective “Lumi” pants, $269. Lucy Folk “Pisces” choker, $750. Dinosaur Designs bangles, from $55 (worn throughout). A.Emery “Jalen” sandals, $220 (worn throughout).

Summer’s chic new fashion shade isn’t one you’d expect

Switch up your summer wardrobe by swapping white and bright for rich, earthy tones.

  • Damien Woolnough
I’ve had attention from girls just because I was in the high school band, so you realise it’s just part of the job.

‘I met my wife in kindergarten’: The secret to this happy marriage

Actor Michael Paynter, the lead in Jesus Christ Superstar, says he’s “the luckiest man in the world”.

  • Robyn Doreian
Red is still a forefront lip colour for summer.

The make-up trick Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner use to get party-ready

Underpainting, in which bronzer and blusher are applied before a light coating of foundation, is a celebrity-approved technique.

  • Stephanie Darling
This Instagram-worthy slice of paradise has won the approval of A-listers, including Oprah, Taylor Swift, Chris Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett.

A haven for celebrities: Why this resort remains one of our most prestigious check-ins

The Whitsundays has long been a popular getaway, and Qualia is the pinnacle of its accommodation.

  • Paul Ewart
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This day on plate ‘ticks most nutrition boxes’, according to a dietitian

Illustrator Eirian Chapman shares her top-notch diet, including an Ottolenghi dish.

  • Nicole Economos
Centre photograph courtesy of Ruggable.

Add a touch of luxury in the home with these lavish homewares

Take a maximalist approach with opulent pieces in jewel-like tones, from a covetable rug collab to a lamp with decorative flair.

  • Georgie Gordon
Prawns with sauce gribiche.
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Adam Liaw’s prawns with sauce gribiche

If you’re looking for a new way to serve your prawns this summer, this simple but classic French sauce is tartare adjacent.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Chicken salad with cranberries and raisins.
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Adam Liaw’s chicken salad with cranberries and raisins

A pre-roasted chicken forms the basis of a festive summer salad you can take anywhere.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw

Sagittarius: Try adopting a grateful attitude this week

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

  • Hedy Damari

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The March 22 Edition

In our autumn fashion special, we chat with model and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr about her latest design project, and her wonderful blended family.

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The March 15 Edition

In our cover story this week, musician Amy Shark talks about fame and film, as she prepares to star opposite Russell Crowe in her first movie role.

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