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UPFRONT

Even chatting on a phone while crossing a road heightens risk, say researchers; texting affects reaction time even more.

The walking dead

Smartphone-addicted pedestrians – aka "smombies" – put their lives at risk whenever they cross a road.

Romilly Madew and Jane Spring. Bilgola Beach.

Romilly Madew and Jane Spring

These women met as rowers at university, then lost touch. They reconnected nearly two decades later and now compete together in ocean swims,.

It hit me. I had just removed one of Dad's few remaining earthly footprints.

Shedding pain

Tearing down my father's shed took a heavy sledgehammer and a heavier heart.

Illustration by Simon Letch.

Loan near the throne

I recently lent a friend a much-loved book. Visiting her house today, I noticed my book next to the toilet. 

Harley Windsor: 'With figure skating in general – but pair skating as well – the boys have to be very physically strong.'

Harley Windsor

Our first Indigenous Winter Olympic athlete talks about sex, body image and religion with Benjamin Law.

Illustration by Simon Letch.

A review to kill

The greatest thing about online shopping is also the most vexing: customer reviews.

FOOD

Miso glazed glacier toothfish with sesame dressing, and spiced pumpkin.

Classic Japanese

This classic Japanese dish is super-tasty. The miso glaze can work with anything you like.

Lunar New Year Tarts.

Lunar New Year tarts

Helen Goh makes over the traditional Chinese New Year pastry with a lighter crust and a lime zest.

Illustration by Simon Letch.

Black heart

Charring, singeing and burning your food gives a frisson of excitement to the dullest meal. But it's a matter of degree,

LIVING

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