The December 1 Edition

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The December 1 Edition

Stunning actor Viola Davis graces this week’s cover. The 59-year-old Oscar winner talks about life, love and family, and shares her beauty routine.

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The December 1 Edition

Viola Davis: ‘I’m a woman of a beautiful age – a perfect 59’

She’s been named one of our generation’s greatest actors, but it’s offscreen when the multi-award winner feels her best.

  • by Laura Craik
The author (left) with her sister, Maddie and brother, Mark.

My older brother was a stranger for most of my life. Now he’s a huge part of it

Is it possible to bond with a sibling without a shared past? It turns out it is.

  • by Genevieve Quigley
  When you reach the point where it’s never “for better” and always “for worse”, it’s time to shout, “Stop this marriage! I want to get off!”
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Opinion

Move over weddings, it’s all about divorce parties now

The biggest celebrations happen at the end of a marriage, rather than the beginning.

  • by Kathy Lette
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The ‘very expensive’ mistake this fashion influencer admits to making

Fashion brand founder Sara Crampton reveals what she “wasted so much money” on in her 20s.

  • by Georgie Gordon
Zara waistcoat, $70. Elka Collective “Lumi” pants, $269. Lucy Folk “Pisces” choker, $750. Dinosaur Designs bangles, from $55 (worn throughout). A.Emery “Jalen” sandals, $220 (worn throughout).

Summer’s chic new fashion shade isn’t one you’d expect

Switch up your summer wardrobe by swapping white and bright for rich, earthy tones.

  • by Damien Woolnough
I’ve had attention from girls just because I was in the high school band, so you realise it’s just part of the job.

‘I met my wife in kindergarten’: The secret to this happy marriage

Actor Michael Paynter, the lead in Jesus Christ Superstar, says he’s “the luckiest man in the world”.

  • by Robyn Doreian
Red is still a forefront lip colour for summer.

The make-up trick Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner use to get party-ready

Underpainting, in which bronzer and blusher are applied before a light coating of foundation, is a celebrity-approved technique.

  • by Stephanie Darling
This Instagram-worthy slice of paradise has won the approval of A-listers, including Oprah, Taylor Swift, Chris Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett.

A haven for celebrities: Why this resort remains one of our most prestigious check-ins

The Whitsundays has long been a popular getaway, and Qualia is the pinnacle of its accommodation.

  • by Paul Ewart

This day on plate ‘ticks most nutrition boxes’, according to a dietitian

Illustrator Eirian Chapman shares her top-notch diet, including an Ottolenghi dish.

  • by Nicole Economos
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Centre photograph courtesy of Ruggable.

Add a touch of luxury in the home with these lavish homewares

Take a maximalist approach with opulent pieces in jewel-like tones, from a covetable rug collab to a lamp with decorative flair.

  • by Georgie Gordon
Prawns with sauce gribiche.

Adam Liaw’s prawns with sauce gribiche

If you’re looking for a new way to serve your prawns this summer, this simple but classic French sauce is tartare adjacent.

  • by Adam Liaw
Chicken salad with cranberries and raisins.

Adam Liaw’s chicken salad with cranberries and raisins

A pre-roasted chicken forms the basis of a festive summer salad you can take anywhere.

  • by Adam Liaw

Sagittarius: Try adopting a grateful attitude this week

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

  • by Hedy Damari