Brad Tucker
Jane Cadzow talks to one of Australia’s leading cosmologists, a former seminarian who still looks to the heavens for answers.
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Matt Wicking uses his education to foster important conversations
Working to make the world a better place has certainly struck a chord with this musician, who has put his multiple skills to good use. Konrad Marshall listens in.
Jane Grover
Do we talk enough about death? This ex-Crown Casino executive has some opinions.
Jessa Crispin
This polemicist’s new book is making many women question the value of “fashionable” feminism. Yet, she reveals, she feels worse than before.
Bringing fresh water – and hope – to the world's poorest
Rebekah Brown's ingenious new plan could help change the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.
Rob Caslick
It’s a wonder this engineer and social entrepreneur finds time to sleep: this man just can’t stop helping others.
Eva Lubulwa
This self-styled “weird” Melbourne artist takes a swing at racists, both in Australia and abroad.
Want a productive work day? Watch what you eat
When you spend several hours a day at work, it pays to make those hours healthy ones for both body and mind. Making some simple, smart choices throughout your workday can help boost your creativity and productivity while reducing fatigue and minimizing stress.
Robin Dalton
After a life of literature and love, the London-based lady of letters has written a memoir.
Jerry Grayson
He’s a Royal Navy hero and aerial filmmaker who now tutors drone pilots. Meet a top gun of the skies.
Kirstine Stewart
Shy. Hesitant to speak out. A good listener. Not the usual qualities of a top exec, but this one likes to lead the way.
Australia's nuclear testing 'gave me chills', says curator Jan Dirk Mittman
When this German curator discovered the story of nuclear testing in the outback, it gave him "chills".
Kim Cattrall on cheating death, embracing therapy and working at 60
Meet the actor who’s proving - among other things - that there are plenty of stories to be told about women "of a certain age".
Firefighter and farmer Vivien Thomson has more skin in the global-warming game than most
No one is more affected by climate change than those who make their living from the land, says this sheep and cattle farmer.
Entrepreneur and feminist Deanne Weir explains why philanthropy is not the exclusive domain of rich, white men
This media executive is turning an unexpected windfall into a lifetime of good works.
Life coach Nicole T. Harcourt used her past trauma to slate a successful career
Childhood trauma, eating disorders and a spell in rehab have provided plenty of grist to the mill for this life coach.
'Bio-hacker' Amal Graafstra explains why microchips aren't just for pets
With a mere gesture, this man can open locked doors, start his motorbike and log on to his computer.
David Pocock: the former Wallabies captain tackling racism, homophobia and climate change deniers
The former Wallabies captain is working at the frontline of environmental issues and lend his support to marriage equality.
Eccentric bowler Brad Hogg threw a googly with a successful comeback
This eccentric bowler threw a googly into the Aussie sporting scene when he made a successful comeback to top-class cricket aged 40. Konrad Marshall tries to pick the spin.
Dr Julian Feller has rescued sport careers, but his own life was saved by a mate
This orthopaedic surgeon's own life has been saved by a long-time mate.
Why obsessiveness has driven Mick Mock's tireless chronicling of surf culture
A sense of obsessiveness has driven this tireless chronicler of surf culture, whose collection has Tim Elliott green with envy.