Martha Stewart: ‘I could have been Elle Macpherson’
The home-making queen discusses her highs, lows, and unlikely Hollywood alliances, ahead of a speaking visit to Australia.
- Jane Rocca
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It began as an ordinary Monday. Then I accidentally set myself on fire
Life can change in an instant, an “ordinary instant”, the late Joan Didion famously wrote.
- Jen Vuk
- Opinion
- For subscribers
Our etiquette rules need a makeover. Here’s what I’d do
Good manners in 2025 have more to do with mobile-phone usage than which fork to use.
- Kathy Lette
Many of us have an ‘inner critic’. Mine belongs to a famous musician
Maybe this chart-topping critic was my yardstick for: Am I cool enough?
- Jenny Valentish
After my divorce, I made this promise to my daughter
MasterChef Australia judge Jean-Christophe Novelli says his first marriage wasn’t a failure but simply a “recipe that went wrong”.
- Jane Rocca
What a model wears when he’s off-duty, and one item he won’t
James Parr also shares his style idols, who include Australian-born actor Jacob Elordi and Harry Styles.
- Georgie Gordon
The make-up bargains that stand up against their pricier rivals
The eyeshadows, mascaras and more that achieve the same look for less.
- Stephanie Darling
Everyone knows Ibiza, but this quaint town has better beaches
Avoid the crowds and head to these five European summer destinations instead.
- Craig Tansley
‘Four fried eggs’: What a dietitian makes of this breakfast
What broadcaster Matty Mills eats in a day.
- Nicole Economos
Wallpaper and auction finds give this Melbourne parkside ex-rental a new lease
The owner had to contend with many walls at odd angles.
- Heather Nette King
Eleven stylish fitness accessories starting from $20
Some of the latest fitness gear from inexpensive items to splurge-worthy pieces.
- Georgie Gordon
Adam Liaw’s sausages with French mustard sauce
The simple rule with this classic dish is: the better the sausages, the better the outcome.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s potato and root vegetable tray bake
Roast potatoes are always fantastic, but if the potatoes are joined by a few friends from the fridge the result is even healthier.
- 2 hrs +
- Adam Liaw
Gemini: The new moon is a perfect excuse to reinvent yourself
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer Hedy Damari.
- Hedy Damari
Other editions
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.
- 13 stories