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Weapon wars

An anti-carry rally on the University of Texas campus.

University students in Texas now have the right to carry concealed firearms on campus, a trend that has the police deeply worried.

Di Morrissey's fine romance

Di Morrissey counts her blessings. "There are, like, six people in Australia who can make a living from full-time writing."

Di Morrissey seems to have it all: a big house, doting partner, a legion of fans. Well, everything but a literary award …

Song of the siren

Danielle de Niese.

A Young Talent Time winner at the age of nine, Danielle de Niese has gone on to become one of the world’s leading opera sopranos.

Chanel lands in Cuba, where doctors earn $80 a month

Models and dancers on the catwalk in Chanel’s fashion show in Havana in May.

After six decades of isolation, Cuba has this year not only hosted US President Barack Obama, but also its first Chanel runway show. Yet a local doctor earns $80 a month. What change is coming – and will it all be for the better?

The rise and fall of Sam Dastyari

Sam Dastyari.

Good Weekend writer Jane Cadzow was profiling the high-flying Labor senator just as the revelations of who paid his bills blew up in his face.

You've got mail

The Mail Plane story

For far-flung communities in Western Australia's huge Kimberley region, there's no postie on a pushbike.

The wood wide web

Illustration by Enzo Pérès-Labourdette

Like humans, trees warn each other of danger, look after sick family members and thrive in communities.

Two Of Us

MP Linda Burney and Lynette Riley.

Linda Burney and Lynette Riley

Burney, the first Aboriginal woman to be elected to the House of Reps, and Riley, a senior lecturer, have been best friends since teachers college.

Modern Guru

Danny Katz

Girl trouble

I'm 10. If a girl passes me a note in class, do I read it or hand it to the teacher?

Adult Education

Minutes With...

David Pocock.

63 Minutes with David Pocock

The former Wallabies captain is working at the frontline of environmental issues and lend his support to marriage equality.

Endorsed

Anwen Crawford's velvet purple dress.

My purple dress

Finding a piece of clothing that called to her at a young age has helped Anwen Crawford endure the pressures of the world.