lifestyle
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Yirrkala to Cyclone Tracy: the territory's heritageFrom Indigenous trade sites to a telegraph station, Hermannsburg Historic Precinct to the bombing of Darwin, the Northern Territory’s fascinating multicultural history is worth exploring
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Emma Watson and Vanity Fair: not everything a feminist does is a feminist actThe actor has been forced to defend her skimpy outfits for a Vanity Fair photoshoot. She’s not the first underdressed superstar to cause a stir via the pages of the magazine -
How Geena Davis became a champion for women on screenThe Oscar winner has spent a decade commissioning research to track representation – but a lot still needs to be done -
Fur flies as Stella McCartney unveils 'skin-free skin' in ParisDesigner and agitator for animal welfare showcases cruelty-free fashion, while Alexander McQueen’s show is full of sensual suggestion
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Can optimism make you live longer?Not only is positive thinking linked to a host of health benefits, it can also make you more resilient
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The world’s best hidden beaches: BaliThe holiday island isn’t all packed beaches and tourist traps – you can find secluded spots perfect for snorkelling, surfing or seeing nature in the raw
recipes
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find something to cook
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Love cocktails? Here are five bottles your liquor cabinet can't do without
These ingredients aren’t usually seen at home – but their presence opens up a realm of cocktail possibilities
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It’s poké, man: the ultimate hipster-food glossaryKnow your khachapuri from your Kalettes with our handy guide to the coolest, most obscure and sometimes ludicrous food trends
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Dumpling cube – my wontons are simply wrongtonsThis is a soulless, log effect-fire of pastry technique, but I have to admit – 672 pork parcels later and I am still enjoying myself
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'I feel like a sentient composter'New research suggests that we ought to be eating 10 portions of fruit and veg a day. Stuart Heritage plies himself with the good stuff, and Guardian cook Felicity Cloake judges his efforts
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'Free range’ milk will give you hopeAsda’s plan to stock milk with the Pasture Promise logo, from herds that have spent at least six months outdoors, is good news for consumers and farmers
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Sainsbury's best sustainable seafood supermarketMarine Stewardship Council table has Sainsbury’s on top with 225 MSC-certified products
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I've been sent an unsolicited photo of a penis. How do I respond?Are you the unhappy owner of an unwanted dick pic? There are a few next steps for you to choose from, ranging from ridicule to revenge
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Barry Jones's wisdom: accept that life is complexThe former quiz champion who became Bob Hawke’s science minister calls for politicians to raise their game and embrace complexity
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Jessa Crispin: the woman at war with lifestyle feminismBefore her Australian tour the Why I Am Not a Feminist author hits out at romance, self-care and women who claim to be radical without doing the work
Wisdom of Ages
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Kate Grenville interview: why perfumes are making you sickThe author discusses her exposé of the fragrance industry, and why the stage adaptation of The Secret River makes her cry every time
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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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Postnatal care least satisfactory part of NSW public hospital births, survey findsJust 54% of new mothers surveyed say they were given complete information about how to care for themselves and their baby before leaving hospital
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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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Minimalism: another boring product wealthy people can buyMinimalism is just another form of conspicuous consumption, a way of saying to the world: ‘Look at me! Look at all of the things I have refused to buy!’
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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
puzzles
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Crossword blogCrossword blogCrossword roundup: from snooker to soccer, via croquet and rugbyTrick shots and drooling sportsmen in the pick of the best of the cryptic crosswords
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the big picture
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Women should refrain from wearing feathers of rare birds7 March 1925: Because of the cruelty involved in obtaining them, ‘women who adorned themselves with this plumage...were really like savages’, said the Duchess of Somerset
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