The February 25 Edition

‘I still have that zebra dress’:How Blondie’s Debbie Harry keeps rocking it at 78

The queen of punk chats about her enduring career,distinctive style and plans for the future. Yes,there’s a new Blondie album on the way.

  • byJane Rocca
“I imagine the dreams they had for her:following her passions,getting an education,being happily married,having children and living a full life.”

I went looking for the family of my lung donor. It didn’t end as planned

“I hope they know who I am,that they know I’ve tried to make something of my life,which would not have been possible without their ultimate act of love.”

  • byCarly-Jay Metcalfe

After sharing an Indian sweet with a friend,I realised I was in love with him

All the most intimate relationships of my life have food running through them.

  • byBrydie Lee-Kennedy
Advertisement
Sex therapist Suzi Godson counsels that having sex with the same person for 20,30,40 or 50 years requires mindful commitment.
Opinion
Opinion

It’s in our interest to keep having sex after 50. But how to spice it up?

“First off,for fellas,no flossing in bed,toenail clipping,belching or passing wind. Ever.”

  • byKathy Lette

Time for a hair update? Don’t visit the salon without reading this first

From Italian bobs to box layers,and Doja Cat’s extreme,radical hair movement.

  • byStephanie Darling

‘I’m into getting dolled up’:How singer Gretta Ray nails her onstage looks

“I’m fortunate that my job has educated me about fashion,but when I was younger,I really had no idea.”

  • byGeorgie Gordon
Mendocino is the biggest town on the California coast north of San Francisco.

The best parts of California’s Highway 1 are a secret to most of us

“There’s not much tourism. Mostly you’ll meet locals shocked to hear an Australian accent.”

  • byCraig Tansley

‘I was warned not to upset Nigella Lawson’:Colin Fassnidge’s brush with ‘royalty’

Within 10 minutes the two chefs were planning their night out together.

  • byRobyn Doreian

‘Scrambled tofu with mushroom and avocado’:How this teacher prepares for his day

Teacher and social media star Luke Springer snacks on a banana during his students’ brain food time.

  • byNicole Economos
Advertisement
Centre photograph by Lisa Cohen;styling by Bree Leech.

Add warmth and tranquillity into your home with peachy tones

Take inspiration from Pantone’s 2024 Colour of the Year for a versatile pop of colour.

  • byGeorgie Gordon
Eggplant dopiaza.

Adam Liaw’s eggplant dopiaza

“Dopiaza” means “double onions”,referring to onion being added twice. Lamb,chicken and okra often feature in this dish but I’ve made it with eggplant.

  • byAdam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s tomato,onion and cucumber raita.

Adam Liaw’s tomato,onion and cucumber raita

Raitas are often thought of as cooling but are more for balance in a meal – strongly spiced dishes should have a mildly spiced raita.

  • byAdam Liaw

Pisces:Stop biting your tongue this week and speak up

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

  • byHedy Damari