'F---, this 50-year-old dry riesling is superb'
How a serendipitous sip of dry Mosel made wine producer Ernst Loosen realise the potential of dry German riesling.
Which famous chefs are going meat-free?
In a worldwide trend, top chefs are making vegetables the main act.
Life and breath
Dying neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi pens a heart-rending story of his own demise and what makes life worth living.
Pull up a chair as Space Furniture moves on
Space Furniture, best known for showcasing European brands, is launching its own collection.
How to turn a good book into a must-read
Behind every successful author is a person who who cracks the whip.
What to wear this autumn
Luxurious fabrics, rich textures and vivid colours come to the fore of the new season's styles.
Look who's dancing
Japanese, Chinese, Cuban, Argentinian. The face of ballet in Australia has changed markedly since the days when nearly all the top dancers were Anglo-Saxon. And not before time.
Add an industrial edge to your day
Sleek design and durable finishes emphasise the utility of these everyday objects.
Secrets of the Opera House tapestry
How did a tapestry make its way from a dining room in Denmark to the Sydney Opera House?
What must an artist do to get noticed overseas?
Australian visual artists have traditionally struggled to find traction offshore. But that’s slowly changing.
Beards and back thumps: it's menswear season
Menswear is so different from womenswear. Here's why.
How this old firm is facing up to the Apple Watch
Audemars Piguet timepieces remain highly desired, but they've clocked an emerging threat.
The state school parents are fighting to get their kids into
The academic success of Balwyn High School in Melbourne’s east has been credited with turbo-charging house prices in the area.
What do the Bachelorette and high art have in common?
'It's like a spa for my brain,' says Carriageworks director Lisa Havilah.
How to turn a diamond into a headline
Billionaire jeweller Laurence Graff isn't afraid to spend millions on the right diamond.
Who hasn't fallen for a beautiful wine label
Judging a wine by its label can have disastrous results but here are three that live up to their graphics.
Ladies who shoot their lunch
Meat is making headlines in March: shot in the wild, spit-roasted, or bought from a hipster butcher in a bowler hat.
What it's like to live in a museum
Architect Corbett Lyon is happy to share his art collection with the public.
Some reading recommendations
A largely autobiographical book about the people who do menial jobs and other fringe dwellers has taken the literary world by storm.
What do artistic directors read?
David Sefton, artistic director, Adelaide Festival, loves the random finds from browsing in bookshops.
What! No men in tights?
The Bell Shakespeare production of Romeo and Juliet won't have any boys in hose.
