Life

Rachael Lebeter The winner of the 2019 Horne Prize is a quietly devastating account from the front line of the extinction crisis.

Margaret Simons While reviving her garden after its recent woes, the author is reminded of a handy way to deal with summer weeds – using a trick she learnt from her mother.

Mark Dapin When it comes to lining up family holidays, the author is committed to planning the perfect escape.

Anna Spargo-Ryan With the discovery that she and her family are predisposed to a rare and deadly heart condition, the author knows what to do – get on to Google and terrify herself.

Anna Spargo-Ryan An early-morning visit from the author’s mother delivers news that could affect her life and the lives of her children.

Michele Tydd Medicinal cannabis may be garnering the majority of research attention but a new study by Monash University is investigating how the ratio of chemical compounds in the drug affects long-term recreational users.

Louise Omer Once a wonderland of drug-fuelled hedonism and bohemia for Western artists and writers, today’s Tangier has developed its own cultural identity beyond the legend.

Dave Tacon Seven years after hearing about a one-off bottle of a 1961 Japanese single malt whisky, blended in honour of a famed conductor’s 50th birthday, the author tracks it down in a bar named Keith.

Julia Leigh Alva Lim moved from Australia to Timor-Leste, where she co-founded the Agora Food Studio, a social enterprise that celebrates the unique Timorese cuisine.