Lennox Nicholson
First-time author Lennox Nicholson retraces Jack Kerouac’s classic road trip - sober.
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Amy Churchouse
This former vet started a Facebook group aimed at bringing her local neighbourhood together. It's taken off.
Kenny Cheung
This world-record breaking juggler wants to turn his passion into a living.
Sharni Layton
Netball’s most talked-about player reveals her plans for equestrian glory – and why she turns the sound down on the TV.
Golog Jigme Gyatso
He was tortured by Chinese authorities for his role in a documentary about repression in Tibet. Then he escaped to continue raising the alarm.
Christina Perozzi
This woman has the best job in the world: educating people about beer.
Ian Goldin
A one-time adviser to Nelson Mandela says humanity could be on the brink of a new golden age. But we have only an even chance of succeeding.
Audrey Zibelman
The new head of Australia’s power grid aims to make our electricity supply more reliable and sustainable. Melissa Fyfe hears an energising message.
Simone Collins
Vegans are skinny, fragile creatures who are constantly ill, right? This non-meat-eating bodybuilder is keen to shatter some myths.
Dr Donald Hossack
The son of blue-collar Scottish immigrants overcame adversity, dyslexia and the wrath of drinkers who wanted to drive.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
In 2013, a selfie with other political leaders had the then Danish PM accused of childishness. In 2017, children really are her focus.
A.C. Grayling: human history tells us that dropping our bundle right now is not an option
Stay involved – keep arguing with politicians, urges British philosopher and prolific author, A.C. Grayling.
Mia Freedman
Critics say she’s an attention seeker and an oversharer. This media empress says it's all about mutual reassurance.
Brad Tucker
Jane Cadzow talks to one of Australia’s leading cosmologists, a former seminarian who still looks to the heavens for answers.
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.