The July 14 Edition
“I always wanted to be an astronaut or a rock star or a woman who’s really ruthlessly ambitious,things I don’t identify with.”

Natalie Portman:‘I always wanted to live another life for a moment’

In her latest role,the award-winning actor taps into a personal connection to tell a story set in mid-20th century America.

  • byMichael Idato

‘I didn’t expect to be a model at my age’:The women over 80 defying stereotypes

Forget retirement. Today’s octogenarians are just as likely to be building companies and fronting fashion campaigns.

  • byDilvin Yasa
Opinion
Opinion

I’m attending my 50-year school reunion. This is what I’m expecting it to teach me

Yes,we get fatter,thinner,greyer,wrinklier and either balder or hairier or both,but I bet my old classmates remain essentially the individuals I remember.

  • byJane Caro
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Kellie Floyd and her German “parents”.

Leaving home at 15 was my mum’s idea. I’m so glad she made me do it

Neither she nor I foresaw how profoundly it would shape my life.

  • byKellie Floyd
The cheeks are the hero of this look – go subtle on the eyes.

This makeup trend might be hard to master,but it’s worth the effort

How to nail the “sunset blush” technique that is going viral on TikTok.

  • byStephanie Darling
“I like to slay every day. You won’t find me in a tracksuit unless it’s styled with a blazer and cap.”

‘Some days I like to explore my femininity’:How this actor mixes up his style

Joe Donovan also talks about the T-shirt that sparked his obsession with fashion.

  • byGeorgie Gordon

‘A shot of tart cherry juice’:This business founder’s trick to a good night’s sleep

Daisy Clementine shares her day on a plate.

  • byNicole Economos

‘It was hard for me to be open about my sexuality’:Narelda Jacobs

“It was easier to fall into heteronormative stereotypes as a teenager and I did what was expected of me at the time,” says the 48-year-old journalist.

  • byJane Rocca

Hayman Island feels like a blast from the past but is definitely worth a visit

Give yourself the chance to switch off and step back in time.

  • byJane Rocca
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“We consider ourselves lucky to have access to amazing art,” says Moya Delany,in the dining room with husband Jason Buesst. The chairs are by Philippe Starck and the light is by Delany.

An Edwardian weatherboard in Melbourne’s south-east gets a new lease of life

Step inside this artist’s charming home,which includes a large bungalow studio.

  • byHeather Nette King
View from Caruso,a Belmond Hotel on Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

Craving a European summer? Channel the Amalfi Coast in the comfort of your home

Inspiration from where we’d rather be. Embrace the wanderlust with sunny pieces that wouldn’t be out of place on the Italian coast.

  • byGeorgie Gordon
Adam Liaw’s roast chicken with parmesan and sourdough sauce.

Roast chicken and cauliflower with parmesan and sourdough sauce

Bread sauce is a classic accompaniment. This version is enhanced with parmesan and goes with just about anything.

  • byAdam Liaw
Citrus syrup yoghurt.

Adam Liaw’s simple citrus syrup yoghurt loaf

This simple stir-and-bake loaf cake makes excellent use of abundant citrus.

  • byAdam Liaw

Cancer:Opinions may clash this week,try to keep a cool head

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

  • byHedy Damari