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‘A pretty dark place’: fitness titan Michelle Bridges on the hardest time of her life
The celebrity trainer made millions spruiking “body transformation” before her life was rocked by a devastating break-up and a drink-driving charge. Now 50 and a single mother, she’s embracing a different kind of overhaul.
- by Jordan Baker
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‘A day to pack up our lives and get out’: journalist Bill Birtles on fleeing China
As diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Canberra worsened, the ABC’s foreign correspondent and his partner had to leave everything – immediately.
- by Bill Birtles
‘Have you met the Whitlams?’: growing up as Gough’s neighbour
She didn’t know it at the time, but an eight-year-old’s life was set to change irrevocably when Gough Whitlam moved into her south-western Sydney street in 1957.
- by Christine Sykes
‘We’re like the pollinator and the pollinated’: the blooming friendship of a florist and a cellist
Saskia Havekes is the owner of Sydney’s Grandiflora florist. James Beck is a cellist and founder of musical ensemble Sydney Art Quartet. Their friendship blossomed over a shared appreciation of beauty.
- by Nicole Abadee
Actor Pallavi Sharda: ‘I’m not scared to get my hands dirty’
The Australian actor and dancer discusses systemic racism in the Australian arts, death in her culture and why she doesn’t view herself as a sex symbol.
- by Benjamin Law
Words perfect: favourite new books for Mother’s Day
Great reads for a book-loving mum: just add easy chair and quiet place.
- by Nicole Abadee
Why I’m in favour of never again returning to the office
Working from home has much to recommend it – although the true crime podcasts are piling up.
- by Amelia Lester
Good Weekend’s Mother’s Day gift guide
A haul of marvellous goodies for the maternal nurturer in your life.
- by Frances Mocnik
Obama and Springsteen take on the world
This eight-episode podcast series is like eavesdropping on a couple of old buddies as they yak about their lives, their friendship, their ethics and what it means to be American.
- by Barry Divola
Suits you, madam: the rise of bespoke tailoring
Tailor Emily Nolan takes up to 40 body measurements to make just one of her perfect custom-made suits. For women.
- by Melissa Fyfe