The October 12 Edition
Chrysanthou has “main-character energy”,says friend,broadcaster Ben Fordham. “When Sue walks into a room,everyone knows that she’s there.”

Avenging angel or lethal opportunist:Celebrity lawyer Sue Chrysanthou

She’s the barrister du jour in the defamation capital of the world. Then came the day she found herself in the witness box ...

  • byJane Cadzow
Keith Urban backstage during a festival in Nashville,Tennessee,last year. He says his songs always have their roots in real people:“I’m not creating something completely fictional.”

He may not still call Australia home,but Keith Urban’s ‘always Aussie in spirit’

The country star has lived in Nashville longer than anywhere else – but misses the bluntness of a hometown crowd.

  • byEd Potton
Caroline Baum with her mother,Judith,in 2019.

Mum’s 90,French and finds gratitude demeaning … can family therapy help?

Convincing an elderly parent to appreciate the art of giving thanks takes work – and self-reflection.

  • byCaroline Baum
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Simmone Logue and twin Joey on love,loss – and lunch with Alan Jones

Best friends as well as twins,the celebrity cook and artist have weathered depression,dementia and death.

  • byNicole Abadee
“As an Aboriginal person,you’re meant to be really spiritual and connected. For most of my life,I couldn’t say that was true for me.”
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For Indigenous artist Jonathan Jones,even painting a landscape is ‘political’

The Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi man on engaging with nature and each other – and a favourite NSW bushwalk.

  • byBenjamin Law
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Modern Guru

A lesbian friend has asked me to donate sperm,but my new girlfriend’s not happy

While it’s a life-changing gift,there are long-term risks,writes our Modern Guru.

  • byDanny Katz
Mariya Takeuchi’s 1984 city pop anthem,Plastic Love,has been revived.

Smooth ’70s grooves and convertibles:Inside the ‘city pop’ revival

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

  • byBarry Divola,Katrina Strickland,David Swan,Frances Mocnik andDamien Woolnough
Helen Goh’s tomato,cheese and onion tart.

Tomato,cheese and onion tart

Before summer ripens the fruit,here’s a tart that makes use of the tinned variety.

  • byHelen Goh
Braised chicken with peas and lettuce.

Julia Busuttil Nishimura braises your midweek cooking repertoire with this chicken dish

A French-style one-pan dish celebrating fresh,spring produce.

  • byJulia Busuttil Nishimura
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It’s easy to see why this Middle Eastern restaurant is thronging every Saturday lunchtime

Nour’s new chef sure knows how to have fun with Middle Eastern food.

  • byCallan Boys
Go-to dish:Char kwai teow.

This humble Malaysian mainstay in the suburbs is a restaurant to treasure

Danny Ko is 78 and his trusty wok has just turned 22. Together,they have made thousands of char kwai teow.

  • byDani Valent

What do the silver and gold medals on wine bottles mean,and how do show judges decide?

The factors that determine the difference between a silver medal (90-94 points) and a gold (95-plus) can be subjective.

  • byHuon Hooke
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Good Weekend Quiz

Trivia buffs:test your knowledge.