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Soya milk will cost the Earth, vegans warned
The global consumption of soya products has been rising, but many are produced on deforested land and the Amazon rainforest is suffering, says a new report.
- Helena Horton
Overwhelmed by choice? Call in a curator.
The affluent but time-poor are turning to cultural connoisseurs to pick them out the best books, films, designs and more.
- Emma Jacobs
Google's new travel booking tools take pandemic into account
Along with the usual options, you'll also get real-time data on the number of COVID-19 cases along with how many flights and hotels have resumed service.
- Nikki Ekstein
Why the black hole picture was worth infinite words
The image from the Event Horizon telescopes had an artistry that could make all scientific communication more inclusive, experts say.
- Michael Bailey
The illustrious history of literary howlers
Novelist John Boyne's Google search may have left him red-faced, but many great authors have got it wrong.
- Jake Kerridge
Lunch with the AFR
Matt Kean's journey from PwC accountant to electrifying Liberal
The livewire NSW Energy and Environment Minister describes himself as 'a liberal’, not a conservative, and is remarkably ready to speak truth to power.
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- Tony Davis
Bernard Collaery: A warrior for democracy
Veteran lawyer at the centre of the sensational Witness K trial over allegations Australia bugged East Timor's government tells of his fight against the creep of 9/11-era national security laws.
- Tom McIlroy
'Definitely the odd one out': deviant demographer Liz Allen
The academic, population commentator and author says growing up on the fringes has given her the advantage of an outsider's perspective and a special responsibility to help those who don't fit the statistical norms.
- Tom McIlroy
This Month
Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky
Indigenous Australians discovered Captain James Cook and have paid a heavy price for doing so.
- Nayuka Gorrie
This film is a warning about the fanatical pursuit of personal style
A study of fetishism delivered in deadpan absurdity? A parable about filmmaking? Whatever twisted fairy tale Deerskin is, it's not boring.
- John McDonald
I tried every dessert at McDonald's and ranked them from worst to best
As a part of an ongoing mission to eat and review every single item at the restaurant chain, I recently tried all the sundaes, cones, cookies and pies.
- Andrew LaSane
Winemakers step in and step up with a singular vision
Taking over from star predecessors is always a challenge. But these single-vineyard aficionados have done it with aplomb.
- Max Allen
Sydney to Bathurst and back in a Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Electric car drivers are used to having 'range anxiety' but this model puts that condition to rest.
- Tony Davis
How Australia's artisan producers pivoted to survive
Tough times in the restaurant trade are prompting quality local suppliers to build a new customer base.
- Necia Wilden
Beware, Brisbane – giant birds are striking in September
Florentijn Hofman, the Dutch artist behind Sydney Harbour's supersized rubber duck, is unveiling his latest work at this year's Brisbane Festival.
- John McDonald
Simon Cowell just broke his back on an e-bike, so how safe are they?
Safety concerns about electric bicycles have sparked again after the 'America's Got Talent' judge crashed while trying out his new model. Here are seven tips.
- Jenna Ryu
Don't you worry about that: Joh, Cook lots find buyers
Online auctions of the estates of Martyn Cook and Sir Joh and Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen saw strong sales despite coronavirus concerns.
- Andrew Burke
Brisbane Festival swaps blockbusters for the backblocks
New artistic director Louise Bezzina has deconstructed the festival for the COVID-19 era, vowing it will visit all 190 of the Queensland capital's suburbs.
- Michael Bailey
And now for Rolls-Royce's post-opulence era
What do 'people of success' want in tough times? The head of the luxury British marque's Bespoke division explains.
- Tony Davis
Fast food packaging is toxic, new report says
Restaurants found to have poisonous wrappings include the top three burger chains - Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's - and top three health-conscious chains.
- Katie Camero
- Opinion
- Food
I tried every burger at McDonald's and ranked them from worst to best
I ate a total of 18 for this assignment, taking photos of each and jotting down notes about their ingredients, taste, and appearance as I went along.
- Andrew Lasane
Aussie John Symond offloads superyacht
"Aussie" John Symond's award-winning superyacht Hasna (Arabic for "Beautiful") has just been sold.
- Myriam Robin
Burberry pins recovery on animal avatars and gaming delights
The virus has slashed the luxury British brand's sales but it's hoping a focus on sustainability and Chinese social media will put it back on track.
- Lauren Indvik
Nutricosmetics pioneer shakes it up with a factory to call her own
A new Sydney bio-fermentation facility will enable Beauty Chef founder Carla Oates to concoct ever more powerful formulations of her hot-selling ingestibles.
- Georgina Safe
Don’t be ashamed of those extra kilos
Diets and ambitious exercise regimens may offer the illusion of control in a world that seems out of control, but the anxiety they produce is not helpful.
- Courtney Rubin
The unlikely beauty company that sells 17 products a minute
Rea Ann Silva knew she was on to a good thing when she created the Beautyblender sponge 20 years ago – but even she couldn't have predicted its success.
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- Lauren Sams
Australian designers join forces to win Chinese hearts
Luxury e-tailer Showroom-X brings together the best of fashion, beauty and art from Down Under.
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- Lauren Sams
