Good Weekend
'We can put the world on the right track': why Jane Goodall isn't slowing down
At 83, primatologist Jane Goodall is still criss-crossing the globe as part of her crusade to save chimpanzees. A new documentary puts her life's work into focus.
- by Greg Callaghan
Latest
'Would you burn the Mona Lisa if it was sent?': Our horror bureaucratic bungle
A priceless French collection of 18th-century botanical specimens ended up being incinerated by Australian biosecurity last year. How?
- by Nick O'Malley
Cardinal George Pell's barrister: loud, socially progressive and an avowed atheist
Loud and socially progressive, this celebrity silk is not the obvious choice to defend Catholic Cardinal George Pell against historical sex charges.
- by Tim Elliott
Exploring Scotland's Isle of Skye: hiking, dining, wining and whisky-ing
Scotland’s Isle of Skye offers stunning scenery, top-shelf restaurants serving great local food – and whisky galore.
- by Hugh Lamberton
Harley Windsor, our first Indigenous Winter Olympic athlete, talks sex and religion
Our first Indigenous Winter Olympic athlete talks about sex, body image and religion with Benjamin Law.
- by Benjamin Law
Helen Goh's Chinese New Year tarts with a twist
Helen Goh makes over the traditional Chinese New Year pastry with a lighter crust and a lime zest.
- by Helen Goh
Why food tastes better slightly burnt or at least golden brown
Charring, singeing and burning your food gives a frisson of danger and excitement to the dullest meal. But it's a matter of degree,
- by Terry Durack
Modern Guru
Danny Katz: The dilemmas of lending favourite books
I recently lent a friend a much-loved book. Visiting her house today, I noticed my book next to the toilet. Should I say something?
- by Danny Katz
Two of Us
Two of Us: How Romilly Madew gives Jane Spring her 'chance to experience danger'
These women met as rowers at university, then lost touch. They reconnected nearly two decades later and now compete together in ocean swims,.
- by Rosamund Burton
Neil Perry's miso glazed glacier toothfish with sesame dressing
Neil Perry's miso glazed glacier toothfish with sesame dressing, and spiced pumpkin.
- by Neil Perry
Quizzes
Good Weekend Superquiz and Target, Saturday February 17
Trivia and word buffs: test your knowledge with today's superquiz and Target.