The December 1 Edition

Viola Davis:‘I’m a woman of a beautiful age – a perfect 59’

She’s been named one of our generation’s greatest actors,but it’s offscreen when the multi-award winner feels her best.

  • byLaura Craik
The author (left) with her sister,Maddie and brother,Mark.

My older brother was a stranger for most of my life. Now he’s a huge part of it

Is it possible to bond with a sibling without a shared past? It turns out it is.

  • byGenevieve Quigley
 When you reach the point where it’s never “for better” and always “for worse”,it’s time to shout,“Stop this marriage! I want to get off!”
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Opinion

Move over weddings,it’s all about divorce parties now

The biggest celebrations happen at the end of a marriage,rather than the beginning.

  • byKathy Lette
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The ‘very expensive’ mistake this fashion influencer admits to making

Fashion brand founder Sara Crampton reveals what she “wasted so much money” on in her 20s.

  • byGeorgie Gordon
Zara waistcoat,$70. Elka Collective “Lumi” pants,$269. Lucy Folk “Pisces” choker,$750. Dinosaur Designs bangles,from $55 (worn throughout). A.Emery “Jalen” sandals,$220 (worn throughout).

Summer’s chic new fashion shade isn’t one you’d expect

Switch up your summer wardrobe by swapping white and bright for rich,earthy tones.

  • byDamien Woolnough
I’ve had attention from girls just because I was in the high school band,so you realise it’s just part of the job.

‘I met my wife in kindergarten’:The secret to this happy marriage

Actor Michael Paynter,the lead in Jesus Christ Superstar,says he’s “the luckiest man in the world”.

  • byRobyn Doreian
Red is still a forefront lip colour for summer.

The make-up trick Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner use to get party-ready

Underpainting,in which bronzer and blusher are applied before a light coating of foundation,is a celebrity-approved technique.

  • byStephanie Darling
This Instagram-worthy slice of paradise has won the approval of A-listers,including Oprah,Taylor Swift,Chris Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett.

A haven for celebrities:Why this resort remains one of our most prestigious check-ins

The Whitsundays has long been a popular getaway,and Qualia is the pinnacle of its accommodation.

  • byPaul Ewart

This day on plate ‘ticks most nutrition boxes’,according to a dietitian

Illustrator Eirian Chapman shares her top-notch diet,including an Ottolenghi dish.

  • byNicole Economos
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Centre photograph courtesy of Ruggable.

Add a touch of luxury in the home with these lavish homewares

Take a maximalist approach with opulent pieces in jewel-like tones,from a covetable rug collab to a lamp with decorative flair.

  • byGeorgie Gordon
Prawns with sauce gribiche.

Adam Liaw’s prawns with sauce gribiche

If you’re looking for a new way to serve your prawns this summer,this simple but classic French sauce is tartare adjacent.

  • byAdam Liaw
Chicken salad with cranberries and raisins.

Adam Liaw’s chicken salad with cranberries and raisins

A pre-roasted chicken forms the basis of a festive summer salad you can take anywhere.

  • byAdam Liaw

Sagittarius:Try adopting a grateful attitude this week

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

  • byHedy Damari