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On October 9, 2012, then prime minister Julia Gillard rose in parliament to address a motion from the then leader of the opposition, Tony Abbott. As she later explained in her memoir, My Story, she was fired up: “I do not normally think in swear word

With its fine form and softly sculpted shape, this pendant is a symbol of hope and a force for change. It also represents the seventh year that luxury Danish jeweller Georg Jensen has partnered with the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) to jo

Every year in August, the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) recognise the extraordinary talent within the First Nations fashion industry. The awards span six categories: community collaboration, textile design, business achievement, wearable

Imagine this: an impromptu night out in the City of Light, getting lost in the cobblestone streets of Le Marais and the Latin Quarter, riding Vespas, stumbling upon jazz clubs and dancing under the sepia glow of street lamps. What would you wear? A s

There’s a scene in Sex and the City where Charlotte says, “I’ve been dating since I was 15. I’m exhausted. Where is he?” And it’s like, “Honey, where are you?” We’re still very much in the social and cultural impotence where there’s an underlying bel

When The Australian Ballet was founded in 1962, Swan Lake was its first production. The world’s most famous ballet will be reimagined in 2023 by Hallberg. “Swan Lake has stood the test of time for a reason,” he says. “Every major ballet company needs

Some students remembered the unceasing screams of children calling for help, or the sight of peers wailing over seemingly lifeless friends. A parent recalled her rising discomfort over how realistic the artificial wounds and blood were. A fire chief

On October 9, 2012, then prime minister Julia Gillard stood up in parliament to deliver her impassioned misogyny speech. It was a response to then opposition leader Tony Abbott accusing Gillard of sexism, and it was a watershed moment not only for wo

How to instantly elevate your look from average to A-list? With some sleek, sophisticated shades, like this timeless pair by Louis Vuitton. Fashion favours the bold, so stack bracelets and rings to your heart’s content. These jewels by Saint Laurent

When Julia Gillard got up to speak in the House of Representatives chamber, it was like watching Boudica go into battle against the Romans. You knew you were watching a moment in history and it was electrifying. The mood changed from the government b

I was standing in my kitchen when I first heard the misogyny speech on TV. I was 14 and I definitely didn’t know what misogyny or feminism was in any sort of depth. At that time in my life there were people around me who had the mindset that a woman

Oh my God, it’s four in the morning?” Elle Fanning gasps. “That’s insane. Surely we can pick a better time to talk?” “It’s fine,” I assure her. “Australian journalists are used to waking up at the crack of dawn for interviews with international stars

There’s an image of Olivia Newton-John that will forever be etched in pop culture history. She’s wrapped in black spandex, her bombshell perm skimming her bare shoulders, a belt cinching her tiny waist. It’s the final scene of Grease, when Sandy reve

On February 24, about four in the morning, the Ukrainian actor and pop star Kamaliya Zahoor didn’t know if she was dreaming or if the windows of her bedroom really were rattling. She had been woken by an explosion. Another followed. The walls of her

What springs to mind when you think about generation X?” I ask my hairdresser, who is in her mid-thirties. She puts down her scissors and squints at me in the mirror. “I’m gen X,” I prompt. Her brow furrows further. “I mean, I feel like I don’t reall

She was suffering severe burns across her back and arm, multiple shrapnel wounds and a deep gash in her wrist, but Megan Basioli knew she had to keep moving. Only she couldn’t. The searing pain was so intense for the 14-year-old from Perth that as sh

King Princess (aka Mikaela Straus) can identify a series of life-changing moments that have highlighted her career. In 2018, Harry Styles tweeted lyrics to her song “1950”, giving the New York artist mass exposure to Styles’ millions of fans. “It was

Violence? Check. Sex scenes? Check. A brutal and shocking death in episode one? Check, check, check. House of the Dragon wastes no time reminding viewers why the world couldn’t stop talking about Game of Thrones until its final season three years ago

Not Okay puts influencer culture under a microscope and examines how it’s become part of the zeitgeist. What drew you both to this film? Zoey I’m really fascinated by cancel culture. When you do a horrible thing, there are consequences, but we’re in

Congratulations on Tell Me Lies. What drew you to the script? I thought that the series took young people’s feelings so seriously, which you don’t see very often. People are usually afraid to delve into that because it’s a really scary formative time

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You were born in Edinburgh; where is home for you now? I picked a job in New York two years ago, so this is home for me now and I love it. That job was the Gossip Girl reboot, I assume? It was indeed. Had you watched the original series before you we

Seasons change but great style is forever. This month’s fashion offering mixes old classics with modern sensibilities: next-gen suiting, heritage timepieces and high-impact eveningwear, plus our edit of spring’s It-accessories. ■

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIAN SCHULZ. STYLED BY TEANNE VICKERS. HAIR BY GEORGIA RAMMAN. MAKEUP BY JASMINE ABDALLAOUI. MODEL: KARISHMA/CHADWICK MODELS. FURNITURE FROM CULT DESIGN. ■

Satin finish foundation is ideal for when you want skin to look picture perfect for long stretches of time. For porcelain shine, a dewy finish foundation adds instant glow, while rose-toned sheeny creams give cheekbones and the bridge of the nose gla

With winter behind us, now is the moment to embrace the new season with pretty, feminine springtime scents. Seek out white floral notes such as white peonies, jasmine and tuberose, then make it fresh and light with fruit notes. Creed’s Wind Flowers,

Swap out black shades for summery beige or tortoiseshell tones. Swingy, swishy and boho inspired, the bag of the moment comes with all the trimmings. A high-shine design adds instant polish and is easy to layer, too. Pearlcore is here – and there’s n

“Glycolic acid can exfoliate but has great anti-ageing benefits such as decreasing fine lines over time,” says Rachel McAdam, medical communications manager for La Roche-Posay. “This lipid-soluble beta-hydroxy acid is able to enter the pores to clear

Spots, zits, pimples, acne. Whatever you call them, those red, sometimes sore bumps on your face or body can be really tough to deal with. But know this, you’re not alone: the majority of us get acne at some point in our lives. “Eighty-five per cent

The gut and skin are interlinked, so having a healthy tummy can help balance out problem skin. “Negative changes to the gut microbiome can create by-products and encourage inflammation that could promote the development of acne,” says dietitian Chloe

From face-framing ’90sinspired money-piece highlights to balayage and icy blondes, many are switching to a lighter look of late. Take pop star Billie Eilish, who sent the internet wild by swapping her brunette locks for a ’70s-inspired bleach-blonde

I THINK THE PANDEMIC HAS CHANGED MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MAKEUP and understanding how much beauty and makeup have to do with being social. It’s so exciting now to spend time with people. I love that. It brings so much joy to the beauty process because I

This spring is seeing a shift from candy coloured nails to a more natural look. “There’s been a real move away from fairy floss and pink undertones to nude polish colours lately,” confirms Sydney-based Chanel manicurist Jocelyn Petroni. “This season,

Super lightweight and luxurious in texture, yet full of muscle when it comes to cutting through the day’s dirt and grime, this avocado oil and vitamin C-dosed cleansing oil will get skin beautifully clean without stripping or over-drying. These rice

Now that legislation in Australia has made hemp in skincare legal, the buzz ingredient is cropping up in everything from masks to serums and face oils. “Hemp is really calming,” says Vela Days founder Amelia Gartner. “It is anti-redness, anti-inflamm

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SERVES 4 100g caster sugar 4 gelatine leaves edible flowers and herbs, to serve KUNZEA AND I LLAWARRA PLUM CORDIAL 300g Illawarra plums (or Davidson’s plums), halved, stones removed1 tsp dried ground white kunzea flower2 cups caster sugar1 tsp tartar

Talking to Amanda Shadforth is like a game of pass the parcel. At every pause a prize drops and another layer is revealed. First there’s the crisp outer shell: her life as a photographer and creative director for some of the world’s most luxurious fa

It’s the ultimate romantic comedy plot line: girl meets her brooding fantasy, it gets complicated, girl realises true love was right under her nose the whole time. It’s at the moment of this final plot twist that we arrive in Fiji, after a mad dash t

Growing up, I can’t remember a time when Mum wasn’t there for us. Every school event, dance lesson and extracurricular activity, Mum would drive us here, there and everywhere. Being a mum myself, I now understand the whole “taxi mum” saying. She gave

It was a story worthy of any script floating around Hollywood when the blonde, blue-eyed, all-American girl next door went on to become the silver screen’s biggest star before abandoning it all to be whisked away to a far-off land and live happily ev