Good Weekend
How a German media company brought Australia’s greatest magazine empire to its knees
For decades, the ACP magazine empire soared as it helped teach Australians to cook, dress, talk royalty, flirt and supercharge our sex lives. Then came the internet, new owners – and a startling freefall.
- by Tim Elliott
Latest
Illness
Why 'headphone culture' is making young people deaf to health warnings
Experts say we need to turn the volume down and protect our ears before it's too late. But few are listening.
- by Guy Kelly
Reflections
Camping: it's tough, but some of us are looking at the stars
The packing will be a nightmare. The tent will inevitably be on hard ground. It’ll be a long, cold slog to the loo. But you won’t find an unhappy camper.
- by Laura McGeoch
Dicey topics
What makes Norman Swan sweat (clue: not the erotica he's inspired)
The long-time presenter of ABC Radio National's Health Report, journalist and doctor has the kind of credibility that money can't buy – and a desire to live forever.
- by Benjamin Law
Spotlight
Why your home delivery may soon need a flight plan
Drones could soon be bringing your everyday desires right to your door – or window.
- by Amanda Hooton
Two of Us
The 12-year-old and his mate battling chuck-out culture, one repair at a time
Despite the generation gap, born tinkerers Lachlan Watson, 12, and Griffin Pickard, 26, are learning a lot about life from each other.
- by Tim Elliott
Analysis
Foreign correspondence
When's it OK to call the cops? The new questions being asked in the US
America's complexities are hard to grasp even for long-time residents.
- by Amelia Lester
Watch Read & Listen
'Visible': celebrating TV's role in bringing LGBTQ life to the masses
The miniseries documents the progress made by LGBTQ characters on US TV over the past few decades.
- by Greg Callaghan
Modern Guru
I got a full bird's stuffing with my half chicken: will it ruffle feathers?
What if whoever bought the other half loves stuffing?
- by Danny Katz
Recipes
Neil Perry's steamed silken tofu with black vinegar and chilli oil
The texture is sublime warm or cold, and this dish works well served either way. Add a steamed fish, some rice and greens and you’ve got a great shared meal.
- by Neil Perry
Recipes
Karen Martini's garfish with herbed pistachio
This light and vibrant meal would be perfect paired with simply dressed salad leaves.
- by Karen Martini