Life
The whole hog
John Lethlean Adelaide-based Jose Coutinho’s handmade hams are considered superior to most European varieties.
Dick Tracy, eat your heart out
Chris Griffith China’s Huawei’s has given Australia its first real Dick Tracy phone.
The artisanal whey to greatness
NICK RYAN It wasn’t the first time I had spent 10 hours eating cheese but it was the only time I had 2000 people watch me do it.
Sci-fi texts: thought that counts
MARK BRIDGE Future mindpower means that if you think you can send an email, you probably already have.
The apogee of American hospitality
Chris Griffith Pleasant View, Tennessee, lived up to its name for some Australian eclipse chasers.
Emmys 2017 all about women
Female-centric shows like Big Little Lies, A Handmaid’s Tale and Veep dominate the 69th Emmy Awards.
Obituary: Lady (Mary) FairfaxIntense ambition, giving spirit
Lady (Mary) Fairfax was one of a kind. A socialite, businesswoman and philanthropist who played a stellar role in the power struggle that ended family control over Australia’s oldest media empire.
The stumbling block to dieting
When it comes to losing weight, one in four Australians are coming unstuck because of one food.
Myths run to ground
PETA BEE The effort and money spent on ensuring you purchase the most suitable pair of running shoes might be for nothing.
exclusiveMale teachers tipped to vanish
GREG BROWN The number of male teachers is in a rapid decline and experts warn they will disappear from primary schools.
Dress the part, live the dream
Ruth Ostrow Cosplay and dress-ups is not just for nerdy Trekkies any more. There are sexy fetish events and countless conventions.
New chapter for online hits
Mark Bridge Publishers turn to social media for what they hope will be bestsellers.
Last night in bright Saturn
JOHN ROSS When Aussie researchers supervise the suicide of space’s greatest overachiever, it will continue a tradition of cosmic death dives.
Banjo saved on new $10 note
Cliona O’Dowd The Reserve Bank of Australia is gearing up to roll out a new-look $10 bill next week as it continues to fight counterfeit banknotes.
Red worth a drink on wild side
NICK RYAN Mataro is red wine for visceral drinking, not dainty assessment. It works a treat with gnawed bones.
iPhone 8: lost in limbo?
Joanna Stern Where does Apple’s shiny new iPhone 8 fit in when there’ll be flagship iPhone X and cheaper iPhone 7 models for sale?
Let slip the algorithms of war
Chris Griffith Could artificial intelligence trigger World War III? The technology exists.
Fruits of the Southern Forests
Carla Grossetti A pristine region in WA known for its beautiful trees sets out to capture foodies’ hearts and appetites.
Flu too fast for vaccine
SEAN PARNELL The flu hit Australia harder than it should have because the most common strain appears to have mutated.
Lauren opens the garage doors
Glynis Traill-Nash New York Fashion Week: Ralph Lauren’s moto glamour - in his own shed- and Coach’s new Americana.
