Good Weekend
The would-be artisans who ditch day jobs to chase a dream
Professionals are risking it all by and pursuing artisanal roles, making chairs, shoes, pottery and gin in a nostalgic bid for simpler times.
- by Gabriella Coslovich
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CSIRO
Lisa Harvey-Smith: the unorthodox rise of a top Australian astronomer
We join the stellar orbit of one of Australia's leading astrophysicist, who read books instead of attending high school, and also runs ultramarathons.
- by Mark Dapin
Two of Us
Two of Us: Cool Hunter boss Bill Tikos and florist Fleur McHarg's passion for gossip
Sydney-based Cool Hunter website founder Bill Tikos speaks to best friend in Melbourne, florist-to-the-stars Fleur McHarg, every day on the phone.
- by Dani Valent
ALP
Dicey Topics: Linda Burney talks about death, politics and religion
The 61-year-old federal Labor MP is the first Aboriginal woman to serve in the House of Representatives
- by Benjamin Law
Opinion
Spotlight: Taming testosterone may fix the NRL's perception problem
What to do with a footy culture so often dominated by the excesses of testosterone?
- by Greg Callaghan
Foreign Correspondence: Are thank you notes still relevant?
Call me old-fashioned, but sending a personal message of thanks is an exercise in gratitude
- by Amelia Lester
Parenting
Does your child hate brushing their teeth? This podcast may help
Chompers is a podcast that aims to help children brush their teeth, believe it or not, for longer.
- by Anne Hyland
Neil Perry's Japanese-style miso fish, and chicken meatballs
These chicken meatballs are perfect as a starter, to be followed with the fish. A great accompaniment is salad with a sweet sesame dressing and steamed rice.
Helen Goh's Dutch baby pancakes
This is actually an American invention inspired by German pancakes and more like a giant sweet Yorkshire pudding.
- by Helen Goh
Modern Guru: Is it wrong to sneak a peek at another's deck when playing cards?
Cheating, like tampering with a croquet ball, is okay when you're 88
- by Danny Katz
Kitchen Sink Drama: Master chef
They met at his restaurant and dated three times before Megan told Brett she had a kid. Children made Brett anxious but he'd fallen hard.
- by Paul Connolly