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The change makers
Max BrearleyWinemaker, sommelier, retailer... Meet the young innovators shaking up Australia’s wine industry.
Southern Highland fling
Stephen RomeiBoutique wineries, cosy restaurants, an easy drive from Sydney – it’s a foodie’s dream destination.
Sound the alarm
John LethleanIt took 10 attempts to get a booking at this 14-seat hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The reason soon becomes apparent.
The way we were
Bernard SaltThere once was a time when youth didn’t hanker to leave rural communities and the city was viewed with suspicion.
Moorish cheesecake
John Gregory-SmithGuest chef John Gregory-Smith combines classic Moroccan fruits and flavours with a European-style cheesecake.
Ah, the serenity
Michelle SingerTen years in the making, this rural paradise is also a haven of productivity.
Ferrari catches SUV wave
Philip KingA tsunami of SUVs is rolling in, with even the most unlikely car makers taking the plunge.
Into the black
Phillip AdamsWhen the world, and your identity, slips away little by little, you hardly know it’s happening.
Make a mezze
David HerbertLabneh, a soft cheese made from strained yoghurt, is delicious served with grilled vegetables such as asparagus.
Gentlemen, raise your glasses
Ross BiltonNo, they haven’t disposed of a stiff. They’ve been stomping shiraz.
‘Weirdest nights of my life’
Nick RyanSelling wine to China is worth $2 million a day, but as these Aussies learned, striking a business deal there is on a whole other level.
Editor’s letter
Christine MiddapThe boom in Australian wine exports to China is good news for wine drinkers here.
A desperately sad spectacle
Nikki GemmellOur national Rite of Spring — involving women dubbed ‘fillies’ and cruelty to a noble creature — is a circus I’ve lost appetite for.
Inbox: The unlucky billionaire
The pain and sadness in James Packer’s cover photograph was telling, says a reader.
Tropical star
Helen YoungFor all-year colour, bromeliads top the bill – and they’re the perfect fit for vertical gardens.
Sneak peek: best red under $25
Tomorrow, The Weekend Australian Magazine reveals James Halliday’s Top 100 Wines of 2017. Here’s a taste.
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BMW goes back to basics
Bill MckinnonWhile BMW has been preoccupied with electric dreams, it hasn’t forgotten how to do a proper car, as the 420i coupe shows.
First past the post
Glynis Traill-nashWhich men’s accessories are the go for the spring racing carnival?
Lord of the rings
David HerbertThese calamari dishes are quick, easy and definitely worth the effort.
Never mind the hype
John LethleanSome would call it ‘white man’s Asian’. But Madame Wu is not just another backpacker support scheme.
Please rain on this parade
Ross BiltonIn Queensland’s Gulf Country, they’re ready and waiting for the big wet.
‘What they say is absurd enough’
Megan LehmannComedian and broadcaster Tony Martin on post-satire politicians, a podcast about not having kids, and his first novel.
Editor’s letter
Christine MiddapIf you’ve ever doubted that Australia is the land of opportunity, your faith can be restored in the story of Senator Lucy Gichuhi.
Inbox: Gift of life
Clara Pirani’s story about her dilemma over what to do with her frozen embryos brought a strong reader response.
The Rudd I respect
Phillip AdamsNo one who saw that press conference, his family frozen in grief, can forget it.
Murky waters
Cameron StewartA 24-year-old singer is found dead in bed on a cruise ship near Darwin. Why do some in the NT want this awkward case to disappear?
‘No Christian-right warrior’
Greg BearupWith just 152 votes, Lucy Gichuhi went from $15 a day to a $200K senate seat. Now she has a game plan.
The greatest gift
Brenda NiallIt was an empty box, given to her as a child by her grandmother. And it took Brenda Niall years to fathom its significance.
Almost #Instafamous
Polly VernonInstagram influencers harness the power of social media for money and prestige. How hard can it be?
My Harvey Weinstein moment
Nikki GemmellThe men would come to my door, sometimes several times a night. I was 16.
The disruptive use of money
Bernard SaltHere’s a novel idea that anyone can use to become rich. It’s a wonder no one’s thought of it before.
‘The Fat Girl’s Ugly Sister’
Jeremy ClarksonWhen it comes to cars, Spain is on par with Ethiopia and South Sudan. But this one — though ugly — isn’t half bad.
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