Sunday Life
Opinion
Motherhood
Why I'm savouring every 'lost last' as my children grow older
Unlike the last day of kinder, 'lost' lasts are quieter; moments when I didn’t realise it was the last time. It just happened, then it never happened again.
- by Susan Carland
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Feminism
Christine Baranski: 'I use my anger to fight a good fight'
Originally a Tony-winning star of the Broadway stage, a supporting role in Cybill introduced Christine Baranski to television – and us. At 68, the liberal and feminist and tells why there are pluses in playing women of a certain age.
- by Jenny Cooney
Music
'I didn’t let it destroy me': the fleeting moment that changed Cherie Currie's life
The former lead vocalist of the Runaways dicusses her upbringing, career and the men who have influenced her.
- by Jane Rocca
Fashion
Turia Pitt: 'I like looking good and feeling confident about myself'
The speaker and author reflects on how her Tahitian heritage influences her style, and why she's big on '70s fashion.
- by Georgie Gordon
Opinion
Sex & relationships
Come a certain age, sex is all most women want
You have all the time in the world to devote to each other, so who wouldn’t want a last hormonal hurrah?
- by Kathy Lette
Wellbeing
How learning an instrument can fine-tune your health
Always wanted to play piano? Experts agree learning a new skill in adulthood provides us with both a brain workout and an all-important mental rest.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Hair
How to give your hair a boost between colour treatments
The process starts with a stress-releasing shoulder massage that works a treat, then the glossing begins.
- by Stephanie Darling
Divorce
For Debbie, leaving her husband of 21 years marked the end of her loneliness
“When I finally plucked up the nerve to leave, he was as stunned as he was hurt. People say walking away is easier than staying, but I disagree.”
- by Dilvin Yasa
Movies
Diana's dynamo daughter Tracee Ellis Ross on finding her voice as a diva
Tracee Ellis Ross had to debut as a professional singer in her new movie, The High Note, a task made easier by her mum being legendary soul diva Diana Ross. She charted with her first song, too.
- by Jenny Cooney
Opinion
Depression
I long to find the version of me that never met depression
I’d like to meet that girl. To see whether she’s all the things I wish I were, but am not capable of being.
- by Sarah Elizabeth Kurian
Fitness
How to maximise your virtual workouts – and stay motivated
Online fitness programs have boomed during the pandemic, allowing people to work out from home. But it can still be tricky to find the incentive to get sweaty.
- by Evelyn Lewin