lifestyle
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Rock art to digital films: on the territory's art trailThe Northern Territory is an art lover’s paradise with ‘bush TVs’, Hermannsburg pottery, contemporary Indigenous artworks and more
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The 20 best French recipes: part 1Top chefs’ classic dishes from coq au vin to salade nicoise, selected by Observer Food Monthly -
‘So, you know I have bipolar?’ – the perils of dating with a mental health problemDating is a tricky business at the best of times, but even more so if you have a history of mental illness. Here are some dos and don’ts … -
Justin Trudeau: how did a Canadian PM become a style superhero?He seems like a decent enough guy, but he has been propelled to internet stardom mostly because he doesn’t look or act like a Batman villain
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Women: have you experienced a workplace problem?If you’ve encountered a problem at work or have a scenario you’d like advice on, we’d like to hear from you
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48 hours in Perth: street art, small bars, quokkas, beaches and Bon ScottA wave of construction is transforming the West Australian capital, while Rottnest Island and Fremantle continue to delight
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Oyster sauce chicken with citrus mint saladOn a chilly night nothing warms you up like blisteringly hot Chinese-style chicken, served with a cooling side of herby salad, says Nigel Slater
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A cocktail created for Jackie Kennedy in Phnom PenhThe femme fatale was created in Cambodia’s legendary Hotel Le Royal, which has an aura and history as intriguing as the former first lady
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The art of making drinkable winesThree very quaffable reds that will quench your thirst as they slip down very easily
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Recipes for candied peel treatsClaire Ptak recipes: Simply tossed in sugar and eaten on its own, or added to a chocolate drop, candied citrus peel is not only a delicious sweet treat but a great way to use up something that is often thrown away
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Eccles cakesThis traditional northern treat is crisp and filled with dried fruit – but which fruit? And should they be nestled in flaky or puff pastry?
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Jack Thompson's wisdom: life's crowning glory is the here and nowThe power of poetry, says the Australian actor, keeps him centred in the present
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Dispatches from the 40th birthday frontline, where we party like it's 1998On the celebration circuit there are a few echoes of our 21sts. But how come he has grey hair? And why does one of my best friends have other best friends?
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My partner blames his erection problems on my weightWe have been together for 20 years and I have always been on the large side, but when my partner revealed why he has a problem, I lost a lot of weight. So why is the problem still there?
Wisdom of Ages
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Milan fashion week: Miuccia Prada returns to feminist formFashion’s premier feminist launches a collection that looks at the progress – or lack of it – in gender politics
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Jennifer Hawkins, diversity and a dazzling lightshow launch Myer collection – in picturesA University of Melbourne car park is transformed into an underground bunker for the department store’s autumn 2017 collection
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Generation M: how young Muslim women are driving a modest fashion revolutionThe first ever London modest fashion week brought hijabs, burkinis and kimonos to the catwalk this month. Now the British high street is finally beginning to cotton on
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The real quest of cancer treatment: dispensing the right mix of hope and realityShould an oncologist step in when a patient wants alternative treatment? Sometimes the gift of autonomy is the only thing left
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Tina Muir's guide to battling running demonsIf you’ve always thought that only the amateurs feel the pre-race fear, you’d be wrong. Elite runner Tina Muir offers tips to overcome the nerves
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Shand Stoater RohloffAn agile road bike from Scotland that is as at home on tarmac as it is on trails, says Martin Love
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The eco guide to a happier, greener workplaceNatural lighting or at least LEDs will improve your mood, and there are other positive steps to take to make the office a more world-friendly environment, says Lucy Siegle
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Fighting food waste with an app… and a measuring spoonIn a year-long experiment, families in Swadlincote tried to cut food waste by 50% – and attempt to save hundreds of pounds
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The eco guide to responsible travelA few intrepid tour operators are determined to reduce the harm we do to the planet with our holidays, says Lucy Siegle
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UK falls in love again with Fairtrade bananas and coffeeBritish public support for ethical label lifts sales of Fairtrade goods for the first time since 2013
puzzles
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Crossword blogCrossword blogCrossword roundup: Russian, Dutch and double FrenchA grid representing cold-war Europe and an impressive debut, in our pick of the cryptics
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the big picture
Who won the Oscars 2017 red carpet? Political upset is the new normal
Oscars red carpet 2017: from Ruth Negga to Emma Stone – in pictures