Tom Hanks on turning 66, roles he could no longer play – and that ‘nice-guy’ thing
Outside Elvis, he’s famed for his likeable persona – just don’t confuse this avatar of American goodness with someone longing for the good ol’ days.
- David Marchese
From mega carbon emitter to … eco-warrior? What drives Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest
If it’s hard to get your head around the business interests of Australia’s second-richest person, try getting a handle on the man himself. It ain’t easy, darl.
- Jane Cadzow
‘Do I talk to the wall?’: A cemetery visit raises unexpected questions
Is there a point to visiting a grave site when there’s nobody there? A pilgrimage to my parents’ memorial plaques stirs up mixed feelings.
- Alan Attwood
‘I feel she is my mum’: How a shearing-shed cook and a Syrian refugee became family
Marcia Jolley and Nayran Tabiei formed a strong friendship after meeting at a local community centre.
- Dani Valent
‘A form of creative death’: Writer Michelle de Kretser’s fear of becoming stale
The two-time Miles Franklin Literary Award winner discusses the need to give new life to her writing, how pets enliven our lives, and managing chronic pain.
- Benjamin Law
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Good Weekend Talks: Dylan Alcott: ‘Why couldn’t Brad Pitt be in a wheelchair and win an Oscar?’
The retired athlete and disability advocate isn’t missing tennis one little bit – and has plans for the future that would see his immense public profile rise even more.
- Konrad Marshall
Two minutes with Danny Katz: Weighing up the odds of lying to your doctor
Our Modern Guru offers some sweet advice if you’re caught red-handed by your GP buying chocolate.
- Danny Katz
- Opinion
- UK
We may speak the same language, but ...
Differing attitudes to the pandemic reflect vastly different cultures.
- Amelia Lester
What a trip to the loo can tell you about a restaurant
Terry Durack dishes up his best-kept secret for reviewing restaurants.
- Terry Durack
A trip up the career ladder
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: A missed Zoom interview.
- Paul Connolly
- Review
- Sydney
Sydney: Sixpenny
The unassuming Stanmore restaurant is all about refined comfort and flavour built on fermentation.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Melbourne
Melbourne: James
South Melbourne local James' playful "Australian-Korean" menu rolls from two-bite snacks to shareable plates.
- Dani Valent
Karen Martini’s American-style pork ribs with apple and wombok slaw
Unless you’re a diehard American barbecue aficionado, smoky grilled ribs are likely not something you’d be making much at home. This recipe is a pretty delicious simulation.
- 2 hrs +
- Karen Martini
Helen Goh's star-spangled traybake cake
A classic Victoria sponge baked in a tray forms the base for this American-flag cake, a delicious Fourth of July offering.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Helen Goh
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