The February 8 Edition

‘Things work differently in Bali’:When Amanda’s son died,she learnt a difficult lesson

Amanda Lennon learnt via text that her son Aston had died in Indonesia. In the aftermath,she found that Australian money and connections were of little use.

  • byAndrew Hornery

Snipers,recorders – and secrets:Saving the Aussie parrot called ‘birdwatching’s Holy Grail’

For almost 80 years,the night parrot was believed to be extinct. Now:the race to protect a tiny population.

  • byNick O'Malley
A 2019 research pamphlet by VicHealth found that 41 per cent of Victorian women “feel too embarrassed to exercise in public.”

The gender fitness gap,aka why women exercise less than men – and how we can change it

A committed couch potato digs into the stats on her stasis – and finally finds her fitness groove.

  • byAmanda Hooton
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They help the needy – then the challenging times hit home,literally

CEO of Sydney’s Wayside Chapel Jon Owen and his pastor wife,Lisa,help some of society’s most disadvantaged while also facing their own family issues.

  • byTim Elliott
“If something’s dangerous for people,we shouldn’t put it in our food. That should be simple,but it’s not how things work.”
Dicey Topics
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‘He’s intense’:Chef Curtis Stone on meeting Trump – and food’s ‘nasty stuff’

The Michelin-starred chef on working with Donald Trump on Celebrity Apprentice,his beef with our food system – and the advantages of a tasting menu.

  • byBenjamin Law
A T-shirt from the Coach Spring/Summer 2025 runway show featuring Milton Glaser’s famous love-note to New York.

You might not love Valentine’s Day,but some accessories are adorable

Declare your love of fashion with these safe-for-work pieces.

  • byDamien Woolnough
Modern Guru
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There’s a shirtless man in my yoga class. Do I have to grin and let him bare it?

Male shirtlessness is only acceptable within 50 metres of a body of water,writes our Modern Guru.

  • byDanny Katz
Kaitlyn Dever as Belle in Apple Cider Vinegar.

This you can believe:The new series about conwoman Belle Gibson is terrific

Plus:get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • byLouise Rugendyke,Johnathan Seidler,Barry Divola,Damien Woolnough andFrances Mocnik
Danielle Alvarez’s prawn and tomato orzotto with pangrattato.

Prawn and tomato orzotto (pasta risotto)

This slightly “restauranty” but super-achievable dinner is perfect for Valentine’s Day.

  • byDanielle Alvarez
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Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s blackberry and espresso hazelnut cake.

Blackberry and espresso hazelnut cake

Bake this simple cake for someone you love (or as a gift to yourself). All you need is a bowl and whisk,nothing fancy.

  • byJulia Busuttil Nishimura
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Good Weekend Quiz

Trivia buffs:test your knowledge.