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The July 3 Edition

Actor Jessica De Gouw chats with Steve Dow about her art, being an advocate for queer rights and her new partner.

14 stories

As a married woman, this is the closest I’ve come to dating apps

Ghosting. Players. True love. Who knew selling used furniture online was like being on dating apps? Genevieve Quigley recently found out.

  • Genevieve Quigley

‘Twitter is the worst!’: Actor Jessica de Gouw on being in the public eye

The Australian star talks filming intimacy scenes during lockdown, playing flawed characters and her new relationship.

  • Steve Dow

‘Good enough’ has been steamrollered by perfectionism. It’s driving mothers to breaking point

Where previous generations had a small circle of trusted friends and neighbours to impart their wisdom, we have a cacophony of voices offering contradictory advice.

  • Anna Mathur
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Why being yourself can be so much more fun than being right

I have learnt to like my “wrong” self, says Jane Caro. I have learnt not to care whether you like me or not, or agree with me or not, or think I am just too much. I am me.

  • Jane Caro

The breakthrough that changed Frances Rings’ relationship with her dad

The newly appointed director of Bangarra Dance Theatre talks about the life-changing advice her Dad gave her, finding her cultural roots and her blended family.

  • Jane Rocca

Emma put her missed periods down to stress. Months later, she was diagnosed with cancer

The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be easy to miss, so any signs shouldn’t be ignored, Evelyn Lewin writes.

  • Evelyn Lewin
In keeping with the retro-inspired decor, Tamara installed this tropical-look wallpaper by Sydney designer Bethany Linz.

Inside a two-storey 1980s townhouse in Melbourne’s inner north

Op-shop finds teamed with designer pieces bring a unique, relaxing warmth to this creative haven.

  • Heather Nette King

How Moda Operandi’s fashion buyer dresses for a flight

“A large tote is essential.”

  • Georgie Gordon
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I tried a reformer Pilates class for longer, leaner muscles

Stephanie Darling takes a Pilates class for the very first time and finds some must-have sparkling eye candy.

  • Stephanie Darling
Centre photograph courtesy of HK Living.

Monochrome magic: Statement pieces for your home in black and white

Make a statement with this classic combination – black and white is anything but boring.

  • Georgie Gordon

What dessert chef Adriano Zumbo puts on his plate each day

Skipping breakfast to make room for taste-testing new pastries and a hearty dinner.

  • Nicole Economos
Every star sign on love, career and more

Your weekly horoscope July 3-July 10

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

  • Hedy Damari
Mushroom larb.
EASY

Adam Liaw's mushroom larb

The toasted rice powder is really the key to a good larb. It provides texture but also absorbs the juices from the vegetables and sauce for even more flavour.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Winter vegetable pancakes.
EASY

Adam Liaw's winter vegetable pancakes

These pancakes are great, but you could top them with Otafuku sauce and Japanese mayonnaise and take them in an okonomiyaki direction.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw

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