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The November 13 edition

In this special anniversary edition, we’ve selected 25 of Australia’s most influential change-makers and visionaries; the women who have inspired us in the past 25 years, and those leading the charge in the future.

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Sunday Life editor Pat Ingram introduces inaugural Trailblazers Issue

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, Pat Ingram reflects on 25 years of the magazine.

  • Pat Ingram

Sunday Life’s Trailblazers: 25 women reshaping Australia

Meet the courageous, whip-smart women who are taking significant steps to make positive change and leave a lasting legacy.

  • Genevieve Quigley and Julia Naughton
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Camcorders, Steve Vizard and magic-eye puzzles: Inside the pages of Sunday Life in 1997

In marking 25 years of publication, we look back at the first ever issue of Sunday Life magazine.

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Jamila Rizvi is sick of the federal budget overestimating the birth rate.

Yes, sometimes women are sexist too. Let’s look a little deeper

If you believe, as I do, that women are no more or less inherently cruel to women than people of other genders, what is going on?

  • Jamila Rizvi

From my teens to my 40s, I learnt that heartbreak can happen at any time

Opera Australia’s Shane Placentino opens up about his grandmothers, being one of the few male dancers at school, and the beauty of love.

  • Jane Rocca

Kaycee was floundering with her small business. Then she found a mentor

Having a mentor can help grow your career, as well as improve confidence and reduce stress.

  • Evelyn Lewin

‘Natural fibres in neutral colours’: Inside chef Analiese Gregory’s wardrobe

It’s Blundstones over heels for this foodie and author who now calls country Tasmania home.

  • Georgie Gordon

What the co-founder of an activewear brand eats in a day

A couple of biscuits from the cookie jar and a cup of tea help get Vera Yan through the afternoon.

  • Nicole Economos
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Centre image: Kartell “Louis Ghost” chair, $755, from Space Furniture.

Modern design icons for a future-focused interior

Timeless pieces from the last 25 years that prove good design never goes out of style.

  • Georgie Gordon
Capital pork belly.

Adam Liaw’s Capital pork belly

My grandma’s pork ribs were one of my favourite dishes growing up. This version uses pork belly because short-cut ribs can be hard to find.

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Potato salad with extra veg.

Adam Liaw’s vegetable and potato salad

My wife's Japanese-style potato salad has always been a favourite in our house, but lately she's been adding more vegetables to it, which has frankly made it even better.

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Your weekly horoscope: November 13-20

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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