The January 28 Edition
What does a conductor actually do anyway? Simone Young explains | The Go-Betweens’ Robert Forster on love, loss and the enduring power of music | Unlocking the mysteries behind pain | Cricketing siblings Georgie and Jack Prestwidge | Broadcaster Richard Fidler on the politicians and proselytisers he’ll never have on his show | Is the backyard barbie under threat?
Yes, maestro: the cult of the conductor
Conductors have entered the zeitgeist with two new films. But what exactly do they do? Australia’s greatest living maestro, Simone Young, tries to explain.
- David Leser
For the Go-Betweens’ Robert Forster, the beat goes on despite ‘The Situation’
He lost his best friend and Go-Betweens co-founder in 2006. Now the love of his life has cancer. Their creative response has produced his riskiest album yet.
- Lech Blaine
Hurting so good? The pain in the strain may be mainly in the brain
Why do some people suffer constant physical agony from their injuries and conditions, while others remain fine? The answer may lie in the brain.
- Paul Biegler
‘You’ve given me my life back’: How my brother’s parting gift saved a stranger
After his tragic death, a young pilot’s organs were donated to multiple people. Then one recipient got in touch.
- Kylie Ladd
‘We’d play, then we’d fight’: The sporty siblings who love a good duel
Georgia Prestwidge and her brother Jack both play cricket for the Melbourne Renegades. Their wicket-taking rivalry often spilled over into dinner-table arguments.
- Dani Valent
Broadcaster Richard Fidler on the politicians he would never interview
The author and host of the podcast Conversations discusses his early fear of the future, finishing up with the Doug Anthony All Stars, and confronting death.
- Benjamin Law
- Opinion
- Parenting
We went to Australia’s ‘most dangerous playground’ – and my kids loved it
You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can judge a society by how it lets its children horse around.
- Amelia Lester
What happens to men if greenies kill the gas-fuelled backyard barbie?
Our Modern Guru responds to worries that Aussie blokes will lose a core social activity.
- Danny Katz
- Opinion
- Opinion
Dinner at 9pm, eat fewer big things: my New Year food resolutions
This year, I resolve to do more of the things that bring me pleasure – and those that don’t bring me pleasure – with an eye to shifting my resistance to change.
- Terry Durack
‘I’ll fix it tomorrow’
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: a quick fix.
- Paul Connolly
Writers need more government support: publisher Louise Adler
The Adelaide Writers’ Week director calls on federal arts minister Tony Burke to remember writers in his upcoming national cultural policy.
Danielle Alvarez’s grilled chicken with toum, and cucumber and tomato salad
So the holidays are over and you’re ready to start the year on a lighter note. Well, this marinated and grilled chicken – packed with so much flavour you won’t believe how quick it is to make – is for you.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Danielle Alvarez
Karen Martini’s grilled asparagus, halloumi, pine nut and pomegranate salad
I love to grill asparagus, which makes the bright, grassy notes – still bell clear – a little more robust, while the char just seems to add another dimension to the flavour.
- < 30 mins
- Karen Martini
- Review
- New South Wales
Sydney: Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
The restaurant on Sydney’s iconic beach is back and Bondi is keen to party, writes Callan Boys.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Melbourne
Melbourne: Yugen
From the moment Besha Rodell stepped into this subterranean Asian fusion restaurant, she hated it. But then …
- Besha Rodell
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The March 14 edition
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