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Closure felt broadly

Ararat’s tourism drawcard Aradale has been closed to the public, with leaseholder Melbourne Polytechnic suspending tours due to safety concerns. Friends of J Ward volunteers host historical daytime tours of the government-owned former psychiatric...

LANDLORD CRASHES OUT

An Ingham landlord has been sentenced to nine months’ jail, suspended for a year, after she drove her SUV through the gate of her rental property, injuring a tenant who owed her money. Rebecca Elise Oddy’s (pictured) not guilty plea led to a lengthy...

CLAIM $800K GONE IN A DAY

Geelong Cats sponsor and ex-Crown VIP Sy Giang Nguyen allegedly embezzled more than $800,000 from a Geelong disability charity in a single day, according to new police files. Police allege that Mr Ngyuen defrauded Geelong-based organisation genU of...

IT’S IN THE BAG

Millions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20 per cent tax on sugar, new research has found. Professor Lennert Veerman from Griffith University said a sugar tax could significantly improve the oral health of...

Sights set on regional stage

From crocodiles in Kakadu to an imagined dinner with Steve Irwin, two local students will take their public speaking skills to the regional stage later this month. Barooga Public School Year 4 student Kate (Kit) Marriott and Cobram Anglican Grammar...

MUM’S PLAN TO TACKLE BULLYING

Brooke Nissen realised her beautiful daughter Ella would be treated differently by the world from the moment she was born. “One of the nurses in the hospital said, ‘oh it’s a pity you didn’t have a boy because you just cover it with a beard’,” the...

CITY TURNS IT ON

The Cairns Festival is returning bigger, brighter and louder than ever this Friday. Boasting 59 events across 10 jam-packed days, the region’s premiere celebration runs through to Sunday, September 6. Best of all for local families feeling the...

Crowd becomes a firies hazard

As firefighters approached a house fire in Mackellar St, Benalla on Tuesday, August 18, a large group of community members had gathered outside. While Benalla CFA captain Charlie Sexton praised local people who had started fighting the fire with their...

A DEADLY CRAZE

Alec white-Cheshire has pondered how he might have coped growing up in today’s social media climate, in which peptide advertisements are common. He thinks he’d probably be dead. It comes as a Hobart gP recently treated an 18-year-old heart attack...

VICTORY IN FLOOD APPEAL BRINGS HOPE

Louise and Don Cross used determination, a good barrister and an expert flood engineer to overturn a ruling based on new flood levels for their Bundalong property. Their successful appeal offers hope that common sense can prevail.

HE HAD DONE IT BEFORE

Jules Neale has sensationally claimed her estranged husband Lachie cheated on her with at least two different women in a bombshell new interview. Neale has described discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend in December last year as the...

Mediocre nation: business warns of competition crisis as Labor unrest grows

Australia’s biggest employers have warned Anthony Albanese that the nation’s “mediocre” global competitiveness must be urgently reversed, amid growing unrest in Labor ranks over higher rents and Jim Chalmers’ struggles to sell his big-taxing...

HE CHEATED BEFORE

Jules Neale has claimed her estranged husband, Brisbane Lions star Lachie, cheated on her with at least two different women in her first tell-all interview. Neale has told podcaster Adelle Petropoulos that discovering her husband’s affair with her...

MUM STABBED PROTECTING 10YO IN FRONT OF POLICE HQ

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DELICATE VISITOR

A delicate black and white butterfly pays a visit to a backyard garden in Leanyer during the dry season, captured by local photographer Leigh Lockley. Picture: Leigh Lockley

SAVE OUR FARMS

Taxpayer dollars would no longer be spent turning farms into forests in the quest for net zero, under a bill about to come before federal parliament. The loss of prime agricultural land to carbon credit schemes will be one of the hottest topics at the...

Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds

The carbon emissions from just two planned datacentres in England will exceed all of the fossil fuel company ExxonMobil’s UK emissions, analysis has revealed. Experts have said this demonstrates the “serious threat” datacentres pose to the UK’s...

POT LUCK

Australian farmers are celebrating the best season in years – or fearing the worst, as the El Nino weather pattern sees stark variations unfold across the nation. While much of southern Australia experiences a cracker season – where the biggest...

Flood controls backed

Campaspe Shire Council has backed a state-led process to introduce new flood planning controls in Echuca and Kyabram, despite concerns the process could reduce local decision-making. The decision at council’s August 18 meeting followed a lengthy...

Veterans honoured

Sixty years on from the Battle of Long Tan, the Seymour community came together in droves at the High St memorial to honour those who went to Vietnam, and those who did not return. It was the second year that Seymour College students led the local...

Police warn: numbers don’t tell full story

A drop in reported family violence incidents over the past year does not mean the problem is easing, according to local police who warned that many serious cases never reach police or support services. Detective senior sergeant Rod Finlayson, who...

Fresh new look for skate park

Following unforeseen circumstances that prevented the original artist from completing the project, Corowa local Lee Wight has stepped forward to take on the creative mantle. Lee will paint vibrant new murals across the skate park’s shelter sheds and...

THE ONLY WAY IS UP?

Sunshine, Dandenong, Broadmeadows and Footscray would see the most significant change in housing density as Melbourne faces ‘‘crunch time’’ finding places to live for its burgeoning population. Projections of what Melbourne could look like in 2101 if...

The mother of all transformations

over the past few years, inflation has been the top issue. The research shows One Nation voters are slightly less well off than the average voter ($101,000 versus the average $109,000 income); more likely to live outside major cities; and 12...

More than just a meal delivery

A knock at the door, a friendly face and a nutritious meal. That simple interaction is a weekly highlight for many of the around 50 people across Murray River Council who receive food through Meals on Wheels. This National Meals on Wheels Day, the...

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Nod of approval

Campaspe Shire residents have given council its strongest satisfaction rating since the annual community survey began, with overall satisfaction rising to 61 per cent. The results were discussed by councillors at the August 18 council meeting, with...

Quality, energy e ciency and a prized address

Space, modern styling, energy e ciency and a prized Copelands Estate location are the hallmarks of this four bedroom, two bathroom home. The layout is ideal for today’s family lifestyle with separate formal and family living areas, all electric...

Refreshed Salvos Store there for the community

The Deniliquin Salvos Store might have a new look, but its role in supporting the community remains the same. At the re-opening on Friday morning, customers got their first look at the small but meaningful changes to the store layout. The new look...

Buyers on strike, warn realtors

Realtors are bracing for the toughest spring in years, warning that buyers have gone on strike before what is traditionally the most popular time to sell amid property tax concession changes and higher interest rates. Listings were already falling and...

Nice new tech

We’re not going to dwell on high prices again this month. But I will say that if you want to treat yourself to an upgrade there are still plenty of good options. Monitors are getting better with every new release, and they haven’t been hit by price...

Custom P ado

Owen Line was suitably proud of his well-built Toyota Fortuner. The family-friendly wagon was modified to the point that it surprised many with its ability on rocky tracks, but when it was time to upgrade to something new, Toyota had discontinued the...

BREAKING THE CURSE

After nearly three decades of US supremacy, Geoff Ogilvy believes the balance is shifting. In exclusive interviews, both Presidents Cup captains explain why Medinah could be the Internationals’ longawaited breakthrough.

YAMAHA NX-70A

Our third all-in-one is clearly actually an all-in-two — stereo wireless streaming speakers from Yamaha. Two boxes, but the simplicity of the solution is the same: no extended system required, because the speakers contain both amplification and a...

BIG IS BEAUTIFUL

Stoked pools take everything you love about a spa, with more room to breathe. Ranging from 2.5m to 6m, our pools transform decks, courtyards, and gardens into spaces designed to feel like a backyard retreat. With the ability to cool off or warm up,...

Letter from the Ed

Have you ever lived in a flat or house share? Those who have often have a few war stories – and hopefully also a few lifelong friends – from the experience. This week’s story about Rylie (page 52) who found an unlikely housemate in her friend’s...

GOING WITH THE GRAIN

Tkit.chen, imber has always been the backbone of a beautiful but real timber comes with real trade-offs: colour variation, grain inconsistency and a maintenance routine that doesn’t always suit modern life. Enter kaboodle’s timber-look woodgrain range,...

“ASTROLOGY IS ASTRONOMY BROUGHT DOWN TO EARTH AND APPLIED TO THE AFFAIRS OF MEN.”

– RALPH WALDO EMERSON

COVERLOOK

Anne Hathaway wears Balenciaga jacket and Bvlgari earrings and necklace. Photographer Inez & Vinoodh/Trunk Archive. Stylist Beat Bolliger. Hair Orlando Pita for Orlo Salon. Makeup Fulvia Farolfi for Chanel. Production VLM Productions & Vinoodh.

SHOCK & SORROW

TERRITORY TREASURE

Dr Albert Foreman OAM, a Royal Darwin Hospital ENT specialist and rural health champion whose remarkable second career in medicine spanned five decades, has died, leaving behind an incredible legacy of those he cared for and mentored.

Katherine Chatfield Editor

Johnny Young was a mainstay of the Australian entertainment industry, first as a pop singer and songwriter, then as a mentor and host who championed the careers of scores of young Aussies – from Tina Arena to Dannii Minogue. Read our moving tribute to...

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder in milk

Chef Ewen Crawford shares recipes from Bistro Livi, in Murwillumbah, NSW.

LOVE, LUCK & MONEY

ARIES ★ MAR 21–APR 20 Fun is your birthright LOVE & FAMILY: An ex, an important conversation or a question about trust could return. If someone comes back into your life, pay attention to how you feel around them now, (rather than how you felt then)....

Your own private

Offering more than 720sq m under roof, and 387sq m of internal living space, this meticulously crafted residence sits on a vast tropical estate designed for luxurious living and the outdoors lifestyle. Featuring premium finishes, expansive living...

IT’S A BEWILDERING THOUGHT TO THINK OF SO MANY – IT WAS SO MANY – AND THAT SO MANY OF THEM WERE SO YOUNG

whether the rate of breast cancer at the ABC office was normal compared to the general population and whether their working environment might be behind the spate of diagnoses. Backhouse had drawn them a map of the office, shown them the desk where...

Headturner

Builder Jiayun Lee has been in Darwin for 20 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that he finally built his family’s dream home at Muirhead. And working in residential and commercial construction meant the father-of-two, and his wife Sally Wang, knew...

“Hack away at the vines that bind them … help them let the light in”

Now, I do realise this column has taken a distinctive, shall we say, botanical turn of late, and I promise I’ll go back to complaining about poor customer service and what your haircut says about you soon, but in the meantime, please indulge me with...

FRANCES WHITING

Now, I do realise this column has taken a distinctive, shall we say, botanical turn of late, and I promise I’ll go back to complaining about poor customer service and what your haircut says about you soon, but in the meantime, please indulge me with...

In their element

Like a lot of people, I’ve been baffled by the proliferation of dual cab utes in Australia. They’re a nuisance in suburbia. They clog up carparks and bully smaller cars on the road. Unless you were a tradie, I thought you’d be mad to buy one. But four...

Chinese billionaire’s wife lists

Sonia Yan Song, wife of China’s software billionaire Wang Wenjing, has just listed her Mosman waterfront, which she bought in 2014 for $7.1m but hasn’t lived in for a couple of years. Agent John Tower, of Tower & London, spent three months and...

Super spivs

Australia s compulsory superannua tion scheme, says Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg, is ‘a massive failure, probably the biggest failure of public policy in the last 50 years’. It is hard to disagree. The scheme takes vasts sums of money from everyday...

Colonial gem seeks new custodian

For the first time since 2011, Williatt House — one of Longford’s most significant colonial buildings — is for sale. It presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a genuine piece of Van Diemen’s Land history. Built in 1827 by Newman Williatt, the...

Save the date: STUART exhibition and artist-in-residence coming next month

DUBBO watercolour artist Stuart D. Vorias is preparing to turn The Vault Orana community co-working space into a working art gallery next month when it hosts an exhibition of his works and himself as artist-in-residence. Appropriately named “Stuart”,...

Council fights 10,000 homes

An eastern suburbs council has rejected the state government’s plan for 10,000 new homes around the proposed Woollahra train station. Instead, nearly a year after the Minns government announced 10,000 homes around a proposed new station, Woollahra...

BROADCAST

IHAVE an uncontrollable habit of developing an intense interest in a particular subject, then researching it like a man possessed until I know absolutely everything there is to know about it. It’s probably something I should go and see someone about,...

GYM BROS

Not long ago, working out meant one thing: going to the gym, lifting some weights, maybe running a mile. That was it. Fast forward to today, and fitness isn’t just exercise — it’s identity, culture, and currency. From CrossFit boxes to boutique...

NEWS

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Worker wellbeing

Those working in aged care, says its strongly related to their capability and capacity to provide excellent care

WILL VIDEO SAVE PHOTOGRAPHY?

The old Chinese curse which states “May you live in interesting times” seems particularly apt right now. Apparently, the saying isn’t Chinese in origin at all, but that doesn’t really matter because the idea of a period of uncertainty, instability and...

Make Ahead Meals

Cooking for one? It’s worth taking the time to batch make a few dishes in preparation for those days when food prep is not an option. You’ll love these satisfying recipes, just heat and eat

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Milestone Memories

There is a distinct, universally recognised sound that occurs when a person realises they are staring down the barrel of a birthday ending in a zero. It’s a sort of sharp, involuntary intake of breath, usually followed by a frantic mental calculation...

Explore Together

This magazine has been designed to inspire meaningful interactions between caregivers and young learners, helping you discover the world side by side – both on the pages and off. Research shows that shared moments are crucial for children’s...

BRILLIANT BEARS!

Meet the world’s eight species of bear – which one’s your fave?

Editor’s Letter

September is my favourite month of the year – it’s a time when we exit our winter hibernation, the flowers are blooming and spring is in the air. It’s also my birthday month (and apparently the most common month for individual birthdays), and this year...

COMPETITIONS

Hey KRASH Heads, Ash here. Welcome to our September issue! This month you also get the chance to win some amazing Spider-Man: Brand New Day packs and MARVEL games PLUS a PS5 console! We also take a ride in a new Audi in “Cruise Control,” learn a new...

It GiRL

Calendar Mailbox It GiRL of the Month Hot Stuff The 10 List Whoa! How Embarrassing! Celebrity Gossip Destiny Animals Out Now Tech Head Up For Grabs Subscriptions Terms & Conditions L.O.L Jokes The Last Page Meet the Mushykinz Cover Stars: KATSEYE Your...

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Inviting INTERIORS

1 Artwork by Laura Jones. 2 ‘Medici’ vase, $180, Victoria Collison. 3 Scalloped large serving platter in Green Stripe, $300, Alex and Trahanas. 4 ‘Vini’ pasta bowl, $94, Alex and Trahanas. 5 Laboratorio Paravicini ‘Serpi’ dinner plates, $950/six,...

PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone

A Guide To DAW Sample Buffers Recording With INXS KRK V4S5 Studio monitors Fender John Osborne Telecaster Epiphone Futura RD Custom Ibanez Iron Label AZ41B1 PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone EVH 5150 III Hypersonic 6L6 2x12 Cort GB-Short...

Lucille Ball

In 1935, a young Lucille Ball appeared in the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film, Top Hat, as a flower shop girl. She had two lines, five words in total, and was turned away from the camera for much of her scene. With bright, platinum blonde hair, she...

Peka Pleno Maxi Plus Pull-Out Unit.

Contemporary kitchens need smarter storage. Pleno Maxi Plus maximises space, enhances access, and elevates design.

EMBRYONIC EARTH

New evidence confirms the theory that a Mars-sized planet crashed into the early Earth – and researchers now have a piece of our embryonic planet.

Artichoke

An artichoke is a flower that never got to bloom. Its tightly furled bud is harvested before it opens, which is why it looks the way it does: layered, armoured, completely unlike anything else at the market. Most people have walked past one without...

OUR COVER

ON THE COVER With Jenn’s dedication to finding Facebook Marketplace gems and Ryley’s plumbing skills, the duo created a rustic, comfortable space on the Mid North Coast of NSW that is both beautiful and economical. Quirky pieces include old timber bar...

Top spot

The University of NSW (UNSW) is now Australia’s best university, according to the QS World University Rankings 2027, as it claimed the top spot in the nation for the first time. UNSW placed first in Australia and 19th in the world out of 1504...

Q feature: LO COLBY

She Won the Crown. Now She's Coming for the Trans Wage Gap. Miss International Queen USA 2026 Lo Colby on money, power, and why visibility without economic equity isn't enough By Kenny Sanford Transgender women earn approximately 60 cisgender men....

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ON THE COVER

Pamela Anderson wears a PRADA dress and tops. PANDORA earrings, necklace and rings. Stylist: Harriet Crawford Photographer: Jamie Heath Hair: Sophie Roberts Make-up: Victoria Baron Manicure: Victoria Houllis

One of the most common questions we receive at frankie is: “How do you choose which stories to tell?”

It’s a tough one to answer because, honestly, there are a million things we think about when putting a new issue together, but here are just a few. Sometimes we tell a story just for the fun of it – the topic sparked our curiosity and down the...

Yitpi Yartapuultiku Aboriginal Cultural Centre by Ashley Halliday Architects and Wax Design

UPON ARRIVAL AT YITPI YARTAPUULTIKU, one is met by an expansive 4.9-hectare riverside cultural landscape within which sits a purposeful, resilient corrugated steelclad building. This robust outer shell encloses an inner skin clad in spotted gum, with...

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WHERE TO INVEST FOR MAXIMUM PROFIT NOW

Where to invest for maximum profit NOW Are the good times over or is it a case of back to the future? The 2026 Federal Budget has proposed the biggest tax reforms in decades, turning tried-and-tested investment strategies on their heads. For more than...

THE DE-EXTINCTION DEBATE

Drawing Inspiration - Nola Clark

STEP ONE Pencil drawing in sketch book. STEP TWO Using carbon paper, I transferred the drawing onto cream coloured velour paper, then drew over the outlines with “willow charcoal” followed by a paper stump (lightly dragged over the lines) to set the...

Global flavours

TV’S Clarissa and Colin bring delicious international recipes to your table.

WHO CONTROLS THE IRON ORE MARKET?

For more than six decades, Pilbara iron ore has fuelled the industrial rise of Asia. Since the first exports in the 1960s, the Pilbara has become a cornerstone of global steel manufacturing, with millions of tonnes of iron ore now leaving WA ports...

The investment banker who found his mission at Kumon

Former financier harnesses his passion for the brand as a franchisee.

Winter has a way of inviting us to slow down.

And as busy women juggling multiple roles, multiple responsibilities and multiple people relying on us, I encourage us all to warmly accept that invitation. Because if not now… when? You know you need it. You’ve needed it for weeks. Months. Maybe...

The 3 key nutrients you’re likely missing

Most of us assume that if we’re eating reasonably well and our blood tests come back “normal,” we’re probably doing fine nutritionally. No red flags. No deficiencies. We may feel less than brilliant—tired, foggy, slower to recover, maybe less able to...

NEW LIFE

For gay men, building a family might be as a parent, or as a donor helping others.

Call for ENTRIES

» In association with Fanuli, Australia’s leading furniture and design brand, Belle is delighted to announce that entries are open for the 2026 INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS. » Now in its 16th year, this prestigious awards program is committed to supporting...

Celebrate!

Your mid-year guide to LGBTQIA+ events around Australia. Acrobat and cabaret artist Adam Malone of La Ronde.

Up and up

Bulk billing rates surged in the first three months of 2026 as the Albanese government continues to bet big on health with the launch of a nation‑first campaign. Data released by the Department of Health found the national GP bulk billing rate had...

KAREN MARTINI

Not for the first time, Karen Martini is plating up vitello tonnato. “This dish has been on my menus for 25 years,” says the chef and recipe author, laying rosy pink slices of poached veal on a platter, then spooning over tuna emulsion. Tiny capers are...

Donna Gilbertson

After a wonderful childhood of singing, dancing and ballet, Donna made the move to the visual arts in the 1980s, turning her talents into a profession.

Alison Piotrowski: ‘I’m an eternal optimist!’

Just like the ‘little athlete’ she was as a child, this seasoned broadcaster shares how she picked herself back up after some challenging health issues.

SANRIO SQUAD

Issue 282

PACKS!

OUR FAVOURITE WEB-SLINGER IS BACK! AND AFTER THE RECORD-BREAKING GLOBAL SUCCESS OF SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY MARKS AN ENTIRELY NEW CHAPTER FOR PETER PARKER AND SPIDER-MAN. Four years have passed since the events of No Way...

THE SWEET SPOT:

We grabbed a 2026 KTM 350 EXC to find out if it really is the best allround enduro machine.

AUG - OCT 2026

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Moffat’s five card trick

Ten wins from a 12-round series, six of those being team one-two triumphs, and not forgetting that famous one-two in the Bathurst 1000 – it can’t get much better than that. But if 1977 was Allan Moffat’s nest season in racing, then the year before was...

Profile: Philippe Starck

The visionary creator has designed 10,000-plus distinct products and, as of this summer, 43 hotels

Plus

Master Class with Sandi Smith In My Collection – Show and Tell Special Feature – Designing Dogs

PHOTO ESSAY: VIVID SYDNEY

The Harbour City comes alive with light, music, colour and crowds

PLUS

FUEL UP! A SUPERFOOD SPECIAL

HOMECOMING

• Superb sound from all three units • Compatibility wide wide HEOS platform • Sleek, lifestyle looks • HEOS app can take some getting used to • Atmos playback not always convincing If you think your home is missing a multi-room audio system, you...

In The Galleries – Spotlighting Patrick’s Exhibition, Crash Paintings

Born in Melbourne in 1985 and raised in Sydney, Patrick attended The College of Fine Arts, experimenting with several mediums including film, video, sculpture and sound, before settling on painting. With two solo shows, both in 2008, Patrick discussed...

Jan Jury

Ihave lived on the Central Coast of NSW most of my life, where we are blessed with beautiful beaches, national parks, abundant in lots of species of birds and animals. During my school years I chose art classes which I looked forward to the most of all...

Australian Dairies are Recycling

The Australian dairy industry is committed to sustainable practices – both on and off the farm. Recycling your milk and yoghurt containers has enormous benefits for the environment. Not only are materials diverted from landfill when we recycle, but we...

The to the latest in Edtech

It’s finally time for schools to confront AI and the digital world head on. We talk you through the pros and cons, policy positions, ethics and online safety

Rixo co-founder Orlagh McCloskey’s London home will make you rethink colour.

DUCATI MULTISTRADA V2 S: HIMALAYAN HEAVY HITTER: KTM 390 ADVENTURE R: KEVIN GALLAS:

IS THIS THE BEST MULTISTRADA EVER? ROYAL ENFIELD MEETS THE ADVENTURE GARAGE RACKING UP MORE MILES ON THE INDIAN ADV MACHINE CATCHING UP WITH YAMAHA’S NEWEST TÉNÉRÉ-RIDING HITMAN RIDE OF A LIFETIME THROUGH CHILE & ARGENTINA ADVENTURE BOUND FOR A TRULY...

FEATURES

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Pinnacle of luxury today

Experts say discerning travellers are looking beyond opulence

In The Greatest Strength Lies Softness

Inspired by racing yachts, the J12 was designed to transcend horizons. Seven times stronger than steel, its ceramic is unmatched in its resistance to abrasions over time. Yet its greatest strength lies in its softness: polished with diamond powder, it...

Welcome

Here we are more than halfway through the year, it has so far been an extraordinary time with lots of great events and positive enforcement. I recently attended the Franchise Industry awards and was delighted to see so many enjoy the day and evening a...

Unseen, not Absent:

Girls & Young Women in the Justice System

News & New Products

The compact camera revival moves up a gear with the arrival of Panasonic’s higher-end Lumix L10 which has a Micro Four Thirds sensor, an EVF and a whole lot of ‘big camera’ features… it’s going to be a winner. Sony has unveiled its sixth-generation A7R...

Fisher & Paykel Rangehood

Discreet 60cm rangehood with powerful extraction, auto functions, smart connectivity, easy cleaning, and flexible ducted or recirculating installation.

CLOTH PROJECT

Precious the Baby Dragon by Marilyn Halcomb

International

The National Gallery, London, owns one of the world’s greatest collections of paintings. Among them is a significant group of pictures once owned by fellow painters: Van Dyck’s Titian; Reynolds’s Rembrandt; Matisse’s Degas; Lucian Freud’s Corot. This...

Alexander Symes Architect

A process of continual learning drives this Sydney studio to produce well-crafted homes for people and planet.

The Australian Women’s Weekly Test Kitchen™

The Australian Women’s Weekly Test Kitchen has been developing and testing recipes for more than 50 years. Each recipe is perfected by our team of culinary experts, giving you the confidence to successfully make at home, every time. Tested by us,...

On the cover

Kirianna Poole and her crew are living the ultimate old-school family adventure, cruising across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hawaii and the American mainland in their trusty Kombi. Follow along on Instagram @theslowroad_.

JENNIFER STACKHOUSE

Clever crops: borage & calendula Ornamentals: daisies of all kinds Fruit: apples & kiwifruit + 3 weirdos of winter

100 BEST AUSSIE TOWNS

BDAA National Design Awards 2025

Excellence, innovation and inspiration

Samsung Didn’t Just Enter the Audio Market — It Quietly Took It Over

Most people still think of Samsung as a TV and smartphone company. That’s outdated thinking — and dangerously so if you’re in the audio business. Because while the market wasn’t paying attention, Samsung built the largest audio empire in the world. Not...

Hello!

I hope you've all been enjoying some travel in between magazine issues and if not, we hope this edition inspires you to start researching and planning a trip for the coming months or year. My family has taken some lovely local trips over spring and...

ROS & MATT TIE

Creating moments that become legacy

A new dawn is breaking

We’re With a revamped format and overhauled structure, The Footy Mag is a new take on a cherished classic as McPherson Media Group’s guide to all things football and netball gets a facelift ahead of the new season. All the boxes are checked—teams’...

A new dawn is breaking

We’re With a revamped format and overhauled structure, The Footy Mag is a new take on a cherished classic as McPherson Media Group’s guide to all things football and netball gets a facelift ahead of the new season. All the boxes are checked—teams’...

Wild & wonderful

Blending immersive wildlife encounters with all-inclusive luxury, Jamala is a destination in its own right and is perfect for travellers who value unique experiences, comfort and stories worth retelling long after the journey ends. Nestled within the...

A new dawn is breaking

We’re switching things up in 2026. With a revamped format and overhauled structure, The Footy Mag is a new take on a cherished classic as McPherson Media Group’s guide to all things football and netball gets a facelift ahead of the new season. All...

A new dawn is breaking

We’re With a revamped format and overhauled structure, The Footy Mag is a new take on a cherished classic as McPherson Media Group’s guide to all things football and netball gets a facelift ahead of the new season. All the boxes are checked—teams’...

Coffee plus brings art to life

Tatura’s Coffee Plus now features a vibrant mural by Christiano “Dery” Theodorus, bringing rainbow angel wings, balloons and Aussie animals to Hogan St. The artwork, a gift from café owner Yu-chen ‘Avy’ Perry, celebrates the local community,...

Barossa Rally

Spring weather and classic motorcycling went hand-in-hand to ensure Barossa Valley Classic Motor Cycle Club’s 39th annual one-day rally progressed in style. After a warm welcome from Peter Rosser (Rally Organiser/Coordinator) and Club President...

What defines the Hills?

Anna Webster on the complexities of the Adelaide Hills wine region.

Coastal HOMES

WELCOME TO THIS SPECIAL EDITION, full of inspiration for anyone looking to capture the essence of coastal living. From layered retreats styled with vintage finds and collected treasures to classic blue-and-white escapes that exude timeless elegance,...

Hedge and Arbour House

Emergent Studios’ design for the garden of a dwelling in Melbourne’s north east connects with the site’s bushland context. Article by Virginia Overell.

MSA POWER SLIDE™

Power up your adventure with the world’s first powered drop slide. No more heavy lifting just easy, one-touch access to your fridge or storage, wherever you go.

WHAT TO SHOP, WATCH & READ IN 2026

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Relax poolside, make a splash in the epic waterpark, cast a line from the Billabong’s edge, or unwind with a drink on our worldclass camp kitchen deck. BIG4 Tweed Billabong is the number one choice for families holidaying on the Tweed—just 10 minutes...

Welcome

From planning delicious feasts with loved ones to decorating homes in twinkling lights, the spirit of Christmas is well and truly alive. However, with all the excitement comes one big challenge — the shopping list, the presents and all the things...

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MEMORABLE JOURNEYS FOR THE CURIOUS MODERN TRAVELLER

GRADUATING CLASSES OF

This unique graduation feature celebrates the commitment and enthusiasm of Year 6 and Year 12 students across our region. We wish them all the best for their future as they approach their new schooling and life journeys.

FALLEN AND FORGIVEN

Two flawed geniuses. Two cricketing titans. As Steve Smith and Ben Stokes face one final Ashes showdown on Australian soil, the outcome of the upcoming Ashes series could significantly shape how both are remembered, writes ABC SPORT’s Quentin Hull.

LET’S PEEK IN OUR HOME

The care and attention to detail Dixon Builders have put into their own home; imagine the care they will put into building yours. The combination of red brick, hardwoods, and concrete has given the home a softness and grandeur which has created a...

Pets and Their Impact on our Mental Health

If you are a pet owner, you will probably agree that pets contribute greatly to our happiness, thanks to the joy, companionship and unconditional love that they bring to our lives. What you may not realise though, is just how deeply our beloved animal...

LET’S PEEK IN OUR HOME

The care and attention to detail Dixon Builders have put into their own home; imagine the care they will put into building yours. The combination of red brick, hardwoods, and concrete has given the home a softness and grandeur which has created a...

WELCOME

If you’re looking for something new to take you from winter through spring, we’ve curated a selection of whites, reds and spirits that’ll do just that. From sparkling, chardonnay, riesling and even alvarinho, to grenache, cabernet sauvignon and an...

LET’S PEEK IN OUR HOME

The care and attention to detail Dixon Builders have put into their own home; imagine the care they will put into building yours. The combination of red brick, hardwoods, and concrete has given the home a softness and grandeur which has created a...

BEN MANSILL

This month Finished the final level in PC Gaming Magazine Publishing, then relaxed deeply into his gaming chair, closed his eyes for a moment and smiled, before hitting Exit Game for the last time. It’s never nice or easy to say goodbye, but, sadly,...