The February 17 Edition
Hunter Johnson on teaching teen boys to embrace their emotions | The Bondi painter adored by royals | A mother’s worst nightmare | The differing Fitbits phenomenon | From Vietnam to Sydney, one couple’s remarkable journey | Narelda Jacobs on freeing herself from her Mum’s approval | How a restaurant critic lost weight
‘What’s bubbling underneath’: Showing teen boys how to master emotion and empathy
Former rugby player Hunter Johnson is today tackling different terrain: helping the next generation of young men handle tricky feelings.
- Melissa Fyfe
‘That unguarded moment’: Tips from the Aussie portrait artist adored by royals
Meet Australian Ralph Heimans, renowned painter of monarchs, Hollywood royalty and eminent – if occasionally reluctant – locals.
- Amanda Hooton
- Graphic content
- For subscribers
‘Surely a hoax’: The call no mother wants
In 2012, American journalist James Foley was seized by militia in Syria. His parents waited two agonising years to learn of his fate.
- Colum McCann and Diane Foley
‘She was looking after four medical students: three children and me!’
After 57 eventful years of marriage, Phan Giang Sang and Kim Châu are clear about what matters in life.
- Fenella Souter
‘We really love each other, but ...’ Narelda Jacobs on not needing Mum’s approval
The journalist and presenter opens up about her sexuality, politics and family.
- Benjamin Law
I’m with my wife all holiday, so why does my Fitbit clock 2000 more steps than hers?
Our Modern Guru tackles a conjugal Fitbit drama.
- Danny Katz
‘Do not go gentle into that good night’
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: Oof.
- Paul Connolly
Sweet whipped ricotta with roasted vanilla plums
This make-ahead ricotta mousse is a wonderful dessert base for all kinds of fresh or roasted fruits.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Helen Goh
Want to lose weight? Try our restaurant critic’s ‘Sometimes, Always, Never’ strategy
It took two years, but I managed to rid myself of 36 kilos, writes Terry Durack.
- Terry Durack
Good Weekend letters to the editor: February 17
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