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The June 15 Edition

In our cover story this week, actor Christina Hendricks tells writer Kate Halfpenny about the time for reflection she has had since turning 50.

15 stories

Why Christina Hendricks turned 50 and changed her attitude

Instead of a clichéd glow-up, the former Mad Men star is letting go. “There’s been a shift. I’m less concerned about what other people think.”

  • Kate Halfpenny

‘My mind is full of scorpions’: What it’s like living with this mental illness

The writhing black mass that lives inside my head is obsessive compulsive disorder.

  • Tuppence Middleton

Teaching your teenager to drive is terrifying (for more reasons than the obvious ones)

As I hold on – white-knuckle to the door handle and my emotions – I remember that this is just another milestone.

  • Jo Stanley
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I paid to have dinner with strangers and this is how it went

Keen to widen my social circle, I took a late-night punt on a group blind date.

  • Melissa Iaria

Harry Connick Jr: ‘I saw a billboard of a Victoria’s Secret model and I married her’

She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen, and we’re still together 30 years later.

  • Jane Rocca

Sofia went to the shops to buy anchovies and returned with an unusual purchase

TV personality Sofia Levin stumbled upon a bright pink, orange and blue long-sleeved mini dress.

  • Georgie Gordon
If dedicated body wash isn’t shifting your acne, head straight to your GP for a prescription for a treatment such as a peroxide foam.

It’s a skin condition that can be hard to treat, but there are ways to help it

Trouble with “bacne”? Winter is the perfect time to tame this hard-to-reach skin concern

  • Stephanie Darling

‘Food is more than nutrients’: Why this CEO’s day on a plate gets a big tick from a dietitian

Judy Barraclough shares what she eats in a day.

  • Nicole Economos
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Look beyond New Zealand’s ‘big’ resorts for a more serene ski adventure

Here are five of the best fields away from the crowds.

  • Craig Tansley
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Need to liven up your winter wardrobe? Reach for flavours of mint, pistachio or strawberry

Here’s how to include the coolest colours of the season into your everyday outfits.

  • Melissa Singer
“The apartment is surrounded by deciduous trees so the internal light changes dramatically throughout the seasons,” says Marczyk.

Step inside this renovated Melbourne apartment with ‘good bones’

Pops of colour add impact to this modern home’s monochrome palette.

  • Heather Nette King

Shop the latest homeware trends with these accessories starting at $30

Combine high-voltage colour with fun prints for a look that’s cohesive yet bold.

  • Georgie Gordon
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A really good smoked salmon salad is a great recipe to have in your back pocket.

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Gemini: Scattered energy won’t produce effective results

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.

  • 12 stories

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.

  • 13 stories