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The February 26 Edition

In our cover story this week, Cate Blanchett talks with writer Richard Morrison ahead of her possible third Oscar win and reveals her brutal experience with a male director early in her career.

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Blanchett is up for a possible third Oscar win with her role as a fierce
conductor in Tár.

Cate Blanchett: ‘Early in my career I would be treated brutally by a director’

On the tough times she faced when starting out as an actor, Blanchett says: “To be frank, I wouldn’t be here now if that sort of thing hadn’t happened.”

  • Richard Morrison
Toni Lodge she makes up half of The Toni and Ryan Podcast.

I adore children but I’m happy to never have any of my own

We live in a time where things have never been more expensive, and there’s never been more people. Why is having a baby still the default journey?

  • Toni Lodge
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Beyond ‘jeans and a t-shirt’: How to style denim today

Ditch the skinny jeans in favour of the new-look denim of cargoes and long, baggy skirts.

  • Damien Woolnough
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Jo Stanley and her daughter, Willow.

Can we please stop all the negative talk about teenage girls?

I don’t spend one minute predicting future disasters. It’s a skill I developed after my daughter was born, when we went through some hard years.

  • Jo Stanley

Shelley Craft didn’t plan to get married twice, but this is how it happened

The TV presenter opens up about her parent’s divorce, the influence of her year 6 teacher, and her second marriage.

  • Jane Rocca

What do you do when a beloved beauty product is discontinued?

When your favourite product is discontinued, is it gone forever?

  • Stephanie Darling

Why Carlotta’s onstage shoe rule is ‘flesh-coloured heels, always’

“We used to wear Shirley Bassey-style beaded shoes, but you don’t want people looking at your feet.”

  • Georgie Gordon

More than 1 million Aussies practise: Why yoga’s popularity is growing

While people often hop on board the yoga bandwagon because of the physical benefits, the mental health benefits are what keep them going.

  • Evelyn Lewin
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Your weekly horoscope: February 26-March 5

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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