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The September 11 Edition

Author Jane Harper talks with writer Jason Steger about her success, her young family and why she’s saying goodbye to one of her best-loved characters.

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Exiles will be Jane Harper’s third, and final book about detective Aaron Falk: “I’m totally comfortable with it. Falk’s given me a lot. He kind of launched my career.”

Author Jane Harper on why her latest novel is a last hurrah for her detective hero

The queen of “outback noir”, author Jane Harper talks with Jason Steger about her latest novel – a last hurrah for her detective hero.

  • Jason Steger
Thelma is an ambassador for Melbourne Fashion Week: “There has been a lot of progress in fashion overall, but there is still a lot of under-representation and lack of diversity. Having a front-facing role like mine will help, I hope.”

‘I will never forget it as long as I live’: Thelma Plum on singing with Archie Roach

Musician Thelma Plum is not only hitting the high notes in her career, but also using her profile to champion causes close to her heart.

  • Jane Rocca

The problem with Girl Power? Feminism isn’t meant to be fun

The third wave of feminism came in a glossier package, but that is part of its problem, says Kristine Ziwica.

  • Kristine Ziwica
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David Nakhla at the street entrance. A 1987 BMW motorcycle, his brother Andrew’s passion project, is an unorthodox centrepiece.

An artist’s former loft is transformed into an urban jungle

Art and greenery everywhere make this warehouse the perfect place to call home.

  • Jennifer Soo

‘Our marriage works because we have the same passion’: Lucy Durack

The actor and singer opens up about her first kiss, studying law at university, and how she makes a long-distance marriage work.

  • Jane Rocca
I now suspect that a hobby is merely something you do in your spare time that bores your friends so much they stop visiting.

I thought a hobby would make me more interesting. I was wrong

In short, my new hobby is avoiding hobbies.

  • Kathy Lette

Kate Waterhouse’s number one beauty tip involves fake tan

“It just evens out skin tone and you look younger and fresher in just 15 minutes.”

  • Stephanie Darling

Celebrity make-up artist Gucci Westman on her three wardrobe essentials

“A good jacket – I have a Dior bell-shaped blazer that works with everything.”

  • Georgie Gordon
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Why an evening walk is a better after-dinner option than couch time

A ritual that is well and truly alive in the Mediterranean, there are many benefits to an after-dinner stroll.

  • Evelyn Lewin

Fresh homewares for spring that beat the floral cliché

Florals make way for bees, jewel-toned glass and pretty pink.

  • Georgie Gordon

Johnny Ruffo shares his day on a plate

The singer and actor was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017.

  • Nicole Economos

Your weekly horoscope: September 11-18

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

  • Hedy Damari
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