The April 21 Edition
“Being in character is so much easier.”

‘If I ever have to talk in front of more than four people,I get nervous’:Kristen Wiig

Bridesmaids made her the golden girl of American comedy. But in the decade since,the actor’s career has been far from the typical Hollywood trajectory.

  • byEd Cumming
At 19,I was constantly told that I would be putting my baby up for adoption

At 19,I was constantly told that I would be putting my baby up for adoption

As a pregnant teenager in the ’70s,I was sent away to give birth. Once my baby arrived,I would have done anything to keep him with me.

  • byLynda Holden
Opinion
Opinion

It’s important to me to be a good girlfriend. But I suspect I’m getting the better deal

My partner’s love language is acts of service,whereas mine is words of affirmation. Is it possible that I’m better off here?

  • byKerri Sackville
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After months of carrying my possessions on my back,I emerged a new woman

A five-month trek across New Zealand wasn’t just an adventure,it was a chance to find myself again.

  • byLaura Waters

You shouldn’t wash your hair every day,plus other beauty myths

There are mixed messages when it comes to hair care. This is what the experts say.

  • byStephanie Darling
Indian-Australian actress Pallavi Sharda has been appointed to the board of Screen Australia by arts minister Tony Bourke.

‘Baggy jeans,a classic shirt and an oversized jacket’:Pallavi Sharda’s daily style

The actor,who supports up-and-coming Indian designers,enjoys playing with styles from different eras.

  • byGeorgie Gordon

‘I was scared to message her’:The Inspired Unemployed comedian on his model girlfriend

“I didn’t know if she felt the same,” says Matt Ford,one half of the comedy duo who recently made headlines for a prank involving three high-profile feminists.

  • byJane Rocca

‘Two-minute noodles followed by a chocolate-chip cookie’:A drag queen’s diet

Art Simone shares her day on a plate and dietitian Dr Joanna McMillan has some stern advice.

  • byNicole Economos
Sarah Parry-Okeden and Sheldon on a Restoration Hardware sofa. Underfoot is a woven rug from Patterson Flynn.

Resort decor and chalet style define this home on Sydney’s northern beaches

The luxurious family home is set on two acres of tropical landscaping.

  • bySusan Redman
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Centre photograph courtesy of HKliving.

Create a beautiful bookcase or mantle with these precious pieces

Add some considered clutter to your space with items from local makers.

  • byGeorgie Gordon
Sausage and rosemary stew.

Adam Liaw’s sausage and rosemary stew

This casserole of sausages braised in beer and stock makes a great one-pot meal.

  • byAdam Liaw
Anzac biscuit tiramisu.

Adam Liaw’s Anzac biscuit tiramisu

This is part ripple cake,part Anzac biscuit and part tiramisu but I promise it all makes sense in the end.

  • byAdam Liaw

Taurus:Money matters will be a lot clearer now

Free weekly forecast in life,love and career from renowned astrologer,Hedy Damari.

  • byHedy Damari