Robert Richter: the atheist defending George Pell
Loud and socially progressive, this celebrity silk is not the obvious choice to defend Catholic Cardinal George Pell against historical sex charges.
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Teacher Jeff Hunt: inspiring child criminals to learn
Meet the inspirational Jeff Hunt, whose tireless work with juvenile offenders has made him the ACT government’s secondary teacher of the year.
For Tesla's Elon Musk, one quest is proving trickier than he expected
Tesla’s Elon Musk figured out how to produce cheap, reusable rockets and affordable electric cars. However, the quest to create a driverless vehicle is proving a little more challenging.
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The walking dead
Smartphone-addicted pedestrians – aka "smombies" – put their lives at risk whenever they cross a road.
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,.
Shedding pain
Tearing down my father's shed took a heavy sledgehammer and a heavier heart.
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
Our first Indigenous Winter Olympic athlete talks about sex, body image and religion with Benjamin Law.
A review to kill
The greatest thing about online shopping is also the most vexing: customer reviews.
FOOD
Classic Japanese
This classic Japanese dish is super-tasty. The miso glaze can work with anything you like.
Lunar New Year tarts
Helen Goh makes over the traditional Chinese New Year pastry with a lighter crust and a lime zest.
Black heart
Charring, singeing and burning your food gives a frisson of excitement to the dullest meal. But it's a matter of degree,
