The February 14 edition
This is not a Valentine’s Day edition, but we have used February 14 as an excuse to explore matters of the heart. Stephanie Wood’s cover story looks at the reinventing of modern relationships in what she describes as “a revolution in how heterosexual women in midlife are thinking about love, relationships, men and living arrangements”. We also couldn’t resist the opportunity for our cover to be part of the zeitgeist with the release of the much-anticipated Wuthering Heights. On the topic of reinvention, I am hard-pressed to think of another occupation where the end can be so abrupt – and public – as being voted out of your job at a federal election. Former Greens leader Adam Bandt went through this bruising experience last year, losing his seat and the party leadership while presiding over the Greens’ rout in the lower house. As he says: “I was gutted.” Bandt has now emerged from that dark period with a new role, a new energy and a new lease on life. Melissa Fyfe speaks with him about his hope to build a people-powered environmental movement as the CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation. – Melissa Stevens, editor
Rachel spent five years ‘quiet quitting’ her marriage. Her husband didn’t see it coming
Whether single, divorced or “subconsciously uncoupling”, a growing number of women of a certain age – and means – are rethinking their romantic relationships.
- Stephanie Wood
‘I had a little happy cry in the Uber’: the post-election moment that moved Adam Bandt to tears
After the shock loss of his federal seat, former Greens leader Adam Bandt has a new focus: powering up the low-key Australian Conservation Foundation.
- Melissa Fyfe
Bullied for his accent as a child, now Simon says his Aussie twang is a secret weapon
Australian director Simon Stone has made his name on the world stage for reimagining classic plays – and the buzz is only growing louder.
- Jane Wheatley
As Kaitlin sweated through malaria in Africa, Aaron fell in love with her in a new way
Aaron and Kaitlin Tait met 22 years ago in Spain. He was a young naval officer, she a Californian college student, and they both dreamed of changing the world.
- Louise Southerden
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Sandra Bernhard is ‘super liberal’ – but can’t be friends with one group right now
The American comedian, actor, singer, author and radio host on why she can’t be friends right now with someone who doesn’t share her politics.
- Benjamin Law
There is a foolproof method to get rid of hiccups. It’s not pretty
If a glass of water doesn’t cure those diaphragm spasms, you can work with the eyeballs or earlobes … or don a pair of gloves.
- Amanda Hooton
Why I find receiving Valentine’s Day lingerie about as sexy as Question Time in Canberra
Jewellery and accessories that sit in plain sight are the best bet for a gift.
- Damien Woolnough
Help! My new partner doesn’t wash his hands after going to the toilet
You can’t be sure what he does in the bathroom, notes our Modern Guru: many activities may be going on behind that closed door.
- Danny Katz
Ready in minutes, this ‘super-simple’ fish dish is as vibrant as an Amalfi sunset
Serve this fish dish as a romantic dinner for two or as an easy weeknight meal.
- < 30 mins
- Danielle Alvarez
- Review
- Good Weekend
It’s easy to find dumplings in the CBD. But this ‘smashing’ new spot is doing things differently
Hoppy Dumpling combines two of its owner’s passions under one roof: dumplings and craft beer. Plus, there’s a basket of free, help-yourself prawn crackers.
- Dani Valent
I went to the new Sydney version of the Eat Pray Love pizzeria and got hit by a bin
At $18 for a standard margherita, the new L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele offers ripper value. But does the quality and service match the hype?
- Callan Boys
Test your general knowledge with the Good Weekend quiz
Trivia buffs: can you get a perfect score in the interactive superquiz?
Other editions
The March 21 edition
Stephanie Alexander and The Cook’s Companion at 30 | Free-diver Ant Williams | Debra Adelaide and Gabrielle Carey | How to deliver a baby on a plane
- 11 stories
The March 14 edition
The high-strung, low-key world champ who could become our most-capped swimmer | Ukraine’s world-leading robotics work | Filmmaking at -50C | Consoling a friend
- 13 stories