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The February 22 Edition

In our cover story this week, supermodel Paulina Porizkova, 60, talks about her decision to age naturally.

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Paulina Porizkova: “As a model, you [were] an object … a canvas to put products on to sell to other people. And so it was not the happiest of my time in life.”

After a breakdown, supermodel Paulina Porizkova, 60, is back on top where it all began

The Czech-born star of the fashion world explains why she’s resisted cosmetic surgery, and how she’s happier than ever after finding love after loss.

  • Annabel Jones
Writer Emily Lighezzolo figured if she was going to write a book about life drawing, she had to experience being on both sides of the easel.

I got naked in front of a room full of strangers. This is what I learnt about myself

After my first life-drawing class, I felt transformed. Then I decided to become a model myself.

  • Emily Lighezzolo

When friends can’t support each other through break-ups, this is the grim alternative

If we look to AI for connection, we may lose our ability to truly relate to others.

  • Brooke Boney
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Can cats sense cancer, or even bad news, and be overcome by the need to flee?

After my cancer diagnosis, my cat disappeared. I wonder what she knew

Since my surgery, I’ve pined for Meg, but she’s no longer here.

  • Jen Vuk
Almqvist, on tour with the Hives in 2025, says life on the road often impacted his past relationships.

I’m a musician and some of my best friends are women. But it’s not about sex

The Hives frontman Pelle Almqvist had always dated musicians, but it was his non-famous girlfriend of 14 years who gave him a different perspective.

  • Jane Rocca
The writer wearing her late-father’s retro Northern Terrority t-shirt.

After Dad died, I found his retro T-shirt. Then a surprise email was the sign I needed

It was the catalyst for a transformative trip.

  • Genevieve Quigley
Lia Townsend has a thing for 1950s fashion and vintage designer watches.

Master a high-low wardrobe by knowing the pieces to splurge on (and where to save)

Food stylist Lia Townsend designs events for celebrities. Here’s what she wears to impress.

  • Georgie Gordon
Combat dryness by protecting and replenishing your scalp’s barrier with products containing hyaluronic acid.

Peptides and micelles are great for skin, but what can they do for hair?

A new season is the perfect time to revamp your hair-care regimen.

  • Stephanie Darling
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What causes mid-afternoon hunger pangs, and what stops them? A dietitian tells

An interior designer shares what he eats in a day.

  • Nicole Economos
“This was a very satisfying project as we got to craft our home as an expression of ourselves,” says Nick Travers (left).

Home feeling boring? These bold touches will bring it to life

A tired, bland home has been given a new lease of life with buckets of colour.

  • Heather Nette King
Centre photograph courtesy of Ferm Living

These playroom pieces will become your family’s new heirlooms

Fill your kid’s space with hard-working pieces and a touch of whimsy, like a clever rotating bookcase and a cosy illustrated throw.

  • Georgie Gordon
Three-treasure pasta.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s three-treasure pasta

This simple pasta gets the best out of fried potato, eggplant and capsicum – three vegetables that go fantastically well together.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Tomato salad.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s tomato salad

This salad is very simple, but the secret ingredient is time. Allowing the dressing to sit draws more flavour from the tomatoes.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
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Pisces: Your solar return fills you with confidence and ideas

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

  • Hedy Damari

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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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