Good Weekend
Sixteen zoo staff. More than 200 animals. An encroaching fire. The rescue operation that became the pride of Mogo
With bushfires bearing down on them, staff members at a NSW South Coast zoo had to choose whether to save themselves or stay and protect their animal charges. It was no contest.
- by Jane Cadzow
Latest
Vietnam
Inspired by her father's escape, teenage debut novelist Vivian Pham is set to become a voice of her generation
What began as an after-school project turned into a debut novel that has set the Australian publishing industry abuzz. And Vivian Pham is still only 19.
- by Stephanie Wood
Prince Andrew
After a fast and scandalous fall, can the Queen’s favourite son ever rebuild his reputation?
Prince Andrew may be the favourite, but his 60th birthday this month was far from a celebration after recent scandals.
- by Camilla Tominey
Reflections
My terminally ill friend’s decision to host a party made me reassess what matters most in life
When a friend is diagnosed with cancer, how he accepts his fate leaves a writer examining her own outlook on life.
- by Rosalind Reines
Two of Us
Why former AFL players Jobe Watson and Ted Richards have helped each other kick goals since school
Ted Richards and Jobe Watson have known one another for three decades - a unique relationship encompassing life before, during and after their AFL career.
- by Konrad Marshall
Dicey topics
Jordon Steele-John: 'Politicians didn’t look like me. I thought that was inherently a problem'
The Greens Senator for Western Australia talks about his relationship with money, government policy and the need to bust open the taboo around disability and sex.
- by Benjamin Law
Spotlight
The business appeal of 'tap and go' and the end of cash
While some business owners complain about the hidden cost, many have embraced it for speedier service, lower risk of theft and greater efficiencies.
- by Greg Callaghan
Foreign correspondence
Donning a face mask in countries like Japan goes beyond health concerns
In parts of Asia, particularly Japan, face masks have important cultural connotations.
- by Amelia Lester
Watch Read & Listen
Cookbook author Alison Roman makes mistakes - and brilliant food
I find most people’s attempts to be as chaotic and useless as I am in my daily life deeply annoying. Not so Roman.
- by Amanda Hooton
Modern Guru
How can I teach my teenage son to conserve water by taking shorter showers?
The Shower Routine of The Teenage Boy can be broken into three stages. It's possibly why he takes so long.
- by Danny Katz
Recipes
Nori ‘sandwich’ with tuna, avocado and tamari seeds
These little “sandwiches” are quite delicious, with the umami-laced seeds pairing so well with the rich tuna and gently sweet rice.
- by Karen Martini