Maria Tran: beaten up at high school, now action-movie ace
Her Vietnamese-born parents opened the nearest fish-and-chip shop to Pauline Hanson’s. Now Maria Tran is on the verge of becoming a major star in the Asian action-movie world.
Good Weekend
Trips to remember
They call themselves “psychonauts” – people who use drugs like LSD for self-discovery and creativity. But is it wise to take a trip after life has taken a bad turn?
School of hardest knocks
For children struggling with learning issues, there's a crucial window of opportunity. In Melbourne's north, a team of educational specialists is seizing the day.
UPFRONT
Audrey Zibelman
The new head of Australia's power grid aims to make our electricity supply more reliable and sustainable. She has an energised message.
Maree Smith and Maree Jenner
Maree Smith and Maree Jenner met 50 years ago at the first convention of the Short Statured People of Australia.
Engraving of Staffa
A shonky 18th-century impression of a Scottish island, captured in the days before photography, has bewitched me for years.
Reservations over booking times
Why can't I eat when I want instead of choosing select times?
Choirs
Group singing is glorious - like a natural antidepressant.
Good Weekend superquiz
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with these 25 questions.
FOOD
High-octane flavour
These two high-impact flavour bombs will spice up any chilly evening.
Restaurants with views
Whenever I hear that a restaurant has million-dollar views, I have a different perspective.
Bekya and Atlas Dining
We visit Sydney's Bekya for a Middle Eastern Feast, and South Yarra's ever-changing eatery Atlas Dining.
