Is mindfulness all it's cracked up to be?
Adherents of mindfulness credit it with everything from lifting depression to improving military capability. But is it just psychology's latest trend?
Good Weekend
UPFRONT
Jane Grover
Do we talk enough about death? This ex-Crown Casino executive has some opinions.
Emma and Stephen Matthews
Soprano Emma Matthews, met her husband, Stephen, a theatrical technician with Opera Australia, when he was a lyric tenor.
My grandmother's recipes
Katherine Johnson has only to open a book to feel the warmth of her grandmother’s bounteous kitchen.
A ding-dong dispute
My neighbour hates my wind chimes. Should I care?
Learning Auslan
After my first class, I recall the sign for "embarrassed".
Good Weekend superquiz
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with these 25 questions.
FOOD
Fast flavour
The tangy sharpness of the tamarind sauce showcases the prawns .
Dish of the day
As we tuck in, we forget about what lies beneath. Some chefs don't.
Serious spice
This chicken dish gets its zing from fiery chillies and tangy lemons.
