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life December 21, 2019
The Horne Prize: Diary of a wildlife carer
The winner of the 2019 Horne Prize is a quietly devastating account from the front line of the extinction crisis.
architecture December 21, 2019
If death is a certainty, so is the fact that the Earth is running out of space for cemeteries. Two Australians are trying to design a solution.
wine December 21, 2019
The beverage director for Andrew McConnell’s restaurants selects her favourite wines, and non-alcoholic beer, for this summer.
health December 14, 2019
A senate inquiry into thalidomide in March called for survivors to be better supported and compensated. Months later the government still has done nothing.
gardening December 7, 2019
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.
travel November 30, 2019
When it comes to lining up family holidays, the author is committed to planning the perfect escape.
life November 23, 2019
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.
life November 16, 2019
An early-morning visit from the author’s mother delivers news that could affect her life and the lives of her children.
health November 9, 2019
Nimbin’s recreational cannabis trial
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.
travel November 2, 2019
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.
travel October 26, 2019
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.
