Have three kids! Can China’s new edict reverse the fallout from its one-child policy?
For four decades, couples in China were told to have only a single child. They’re now being encouraged to have three – but not everyone’s listening.
- Eryk Bagshaw
‘It was tolerated back then – and it won’t be now’: The umpires fighting back
People rarely talked about umpires in sport – until the abuse started ratcheting up. Now they’re the story, as the AFL and other codes grapple with how best to protect not only those governing the game, but the game itself.
- Konrad Marshall
Fishing, pigging, ‘talking rubbish flawlessly’: The joys of mateship
Jon Blair and Clayton Gough met as teenagers working on a cattle station. They’re still supporting each other through the rigours of country life.
- Denise Cullen
‘We make mistakes. But we know that players make a lot more mistakes’
In this Good Weekend Talks podcast, senior writer Konrad Marshall chats with veteran AFL umpire Simon Meredith about life behind the whistle.
- Konrad Marshall
Two minutes with Danny Katz: Am I an eco-warrior for reusing dental floss?
Our Modern Guru takes the side of every oral hygienist in responding to this week’s questioner.
- Danny Katz
- Opinion
- Opinion
The unexpected life lessons for adults from children’s books
Parents hope their kids will develop a love of reading through being read to. Could the rewards also flow the other way?
- Amelia Lester
Is a gold medal still a reliable sign of good wine?
“Try before you buy” is still the best way to go.
- Huon Hooke
Late-night bite
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week, a trip to the fridge for a late-night snack triggers a shocking memory.
- Paul Connolly
Good Weekend letters to the editor: May 14
Want to chat? We’d love to hear from you. Send your letters to goodweekend@goodweekend.com.au
‘Australian writers are, as a group of people, deeply sexy’: Michael Williams
The artistic director of the Sydney Writers’ Festival discusses sex scandal in the literary world, upholding the legacy of his late CEO Chrissy Sharp, and learning to change his mind.
- Benjamin Law
Good Weekend Superquiz and Saturday Target Time, May 14
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target.
- Review
- Contemporary
Melbourne: Audrey’s
Besha Rodell reviews the most ambitious and expensive of the various venues within Sorrento’s revamped Continental hotel.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Sydney
Sydney: Tothy Brothers Deli
Day or night, you should mark Tothy Brothers Deli on your dance card, Sydney.
- Callan Boys
Karen Martini’s grilled calamari with lemon puree
I’ve said it many times before, but calamari on the grill is one of my absolute favourite aromas – especially if you have the luxury of using real coals.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Karen Martini
Danielle Alvarez's kale and cauliflower salad
It may be counter-intuitive, but autumn and winter are my favourite salad-making seasons. Hearty greens, such as kale, hold up well to punchy salad dressings.
- < 30 mins
- Danielle Alvarez
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