‘I had no desire to be a mother’: Three women on parenthood regret
The early years of parenting can be a struggle and some may question if they’re cut out for it. But with the right support, overwhelmed mums can find joy again.
- Elli Jacobs
Teresa Palmer: ‘It was my dream to have eight children, like my nanna’
As a teenager, Teresa Palmer wrote in her diary that she had two ambitions: to be an actor and a mum.
- Genevieve Quigley
‘I want my granddaughters to have a different experience from what I had’
Without their parents as role models, stolen generations children had no blueprint for giving and receiving affection. A new book examines female Elders’ experience of love and loss.
- Jennifer Pinkerton
- Opinion
- Opinion
Jessica Rowe: ‘The many lessons my daughters have taught me’
Why do we give teenage girls such a hard time? I’m learning the power of zipping it and listening to my daughters instead.
- Jessica Rowe
Ways to make Mother’s Day more meaningful this year
Mother’s Day can be about more than just breakfast in bed, Evelyn Lewin discovers.
- Evelyn Lewin
Bring autumn into your home with these warm, earthy tones
Layer earthy tones and neutrals for a calm and cosy space.
- Georgie Gordon
The latest cookbooks to bring delight to the kitchen
With inspiration from Tuscany to Bali, your guide to the latest cookbooks.
- Georgie Gordon
Inside the ‘fragrance wardrobe’ of Ultra Violette founder Ava Matthews
“One of my favourites is Le Labo ‘Musc 25’.”
- Georgie Gordon
Model Nicole Trunfio’s DIY trick for a natural glow
Stephanie Darling finds some heady fragrances for Mother’s Day and chats with model and businesswoman Nicole Trunfio about her beauty tricks.
- Stephanie Darling
The one question David Wenham’s mum asked whenever he landed a role
The Lord of the Rings actor credits his happy childhood to his caring, loving mum and six sisters.
- Jane Rocca
Your weekly horoscope for May 8-May 15
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer Hedy Damari.
- Hedy Damari
Adam Liaw's big choc chip cookie
This pan-sized treat isn't a cookie-shaped cake, or a brownie. It's not even a biscuit. It's unapologetically a cookie. Share it and enjoy it.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw's peanut butter hot chocolate
Peanut butter and chocolate go together like, well, peanuts and chocolate. It's a fabulous combination that deserves to be celebrated in more than just chocolate bars.
- < 30 mins
- Adam Liaw
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.
- 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