Good Weekend

Photographer Annie Leibovitz.

Annie Leibovitz: shooting for the stars

Photographer Annie Leibovitz already had the final shot in mind when she visualised her new book. Things didn’t quite work out as she’d planned.

Author Graham Caveney: “Anger has been my one abiding emotion for the last 35-plus years,” he says.

My friend Graham

Nearly 30 years ago, two lads were best mates at university before falling out of touch. Then one released a memoir that revealed a shocking secret.

Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, walks through the Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg, Austria.

"Call me Brigitte"

Emmanuel Macron's approval rating has plummeted since his landslide election as French president in May. Meanwhile, his wife is popular the world over.

UPFRONT

Belle Gibson claimed that she was diagnosed with brain cancer 2009, and that she was given four months to live.

Belle Gibson's other casualty

Belle Gibson preached "wellness" as a cure for cancer. Not only was she a fraud, but she corrupted an idea that can do good.

Jackson Galaxy: "Having that connection to a wild animal who lives in your home is kind of a privilege."

Jackson Galaxy

Cat whisperer Jackson Galaxy explains why felines might suddenly bite the hand that pats them.

Sue Currie (left) and Naomi Miller.

Naomi Miller and Sue Currie

Knowing she'd have little support, Sue Currie gave her daughter up for adoption in 1971. They reunited 20 years later.

Benjamin Law.

Entertainment anxiety

With the Golden Age of TV upgraded to platinum, we're all worried about keeping up with the great shows.

Illustration by Simon Letch.

Diesel disgust

The only other 4WD in the bushwalking carpark is idling and filling the area wth fumes. Should I approach it?

Illustration by Simon Letch.

Avo go, yer mug!

The Aussie-themed coffee house - and avocado on toast - is becoming a familiar sight in urban areas worldwide.

FOOD

Grilled salmon fillets with salsa verde.

Sensational salmon

Tis the season of sunshine and seafood, a super time to serve up a salubrious salmon with salsa verde and side salad.

 Illustration by Simon Letch.

No leaf unturned

Now that meat-free eating is such a thing, you'd think there would be salads at every turn. Where have they gone?

Rosetta.

Reviews: Rosetta and Annam

This week, we visit Jerry Mai's new Chinatown restaurant in Melbourne and Neil Perry's latest Sydney venture.