Max Chandler-Mather is shaking up federal politics with his uncompromising take on the housing crisis.
A former local returns to the small NSW town of Muswellbrook,where he finds an expanded open-cut mining sector,a hollowed-out community and dust – everywhere.
Innocence,honesty,intimacy,humour … they’re all there among the finalists in this year’s National Portrait Gallery exhibition,opening June 22.
Authors Meg Mason and Ann Patchett became friends in early 2021. They voice-note each other most days to talk about life,death and nut roast.
Grouping books according to their colour is a step too far,writes our Modern Guru – but let’s not overrate the “lived-in” charm factor,either.
The stand-up comedian and broadcaster on why she loves “bed-rotting” – and her personal version of hell.
Try this different take on the classic baked eggs,with the easy,fuss-free polenta base oven-baked instead.
This pudding works equally well as a soothing,warm dessert on a cold night or as a satisfying end to a Sunday-lunch roast.
Spicy Joint tackles the “good,fast,cheap” brief with impressive,dependable results.
The exemplary dumplings are not a wrong move,just make sure you’re trying other dishes,too.
“Fine wine” and “noble” are rather outdated terms and not often heard today,probably because they have a slight whiff of elitism.
Trivia buffs:test your knowledge.