The July 23 edition

We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.

Sunday Life

The July 23 edition

In our cover story this week, actor Elizabeth Banks chats with writer Michael Idato about her new movie and the secrets behind her significant success, not just as an actor but as a director, producer and writer.

13 stories
The July 23 edition
Elizabeth Banks: ‘I do a rare thing. I direct big movies in Hollywood’

Elizabeth Banks: ‘I do a rare thing. I direct big movies in Hollywood’

In an industry where quadruple threats sometimes seem commonplace, female producer-director-writer-actors remain a rare phenomenon.

  • by Michael Idato
‘He was a good person, he just wasn’t my person’. How Annie knew it was over

‘He was a good person, he just wasn’t my person’. How Annie knew it was over

How do you know when your relationship has reached the end of the road? Three women speak about love, clarity and their road to independence.

  • by Dilvin Yasa
Giving a speech can be paralysing for many. This is my one tip to surviving it
Opinion
Opinion

Giving a speech can be paralysing for many. This is my one tip to surviving it

Just one friendly face is all that it takes to inspire confidence.

  • by Jane Caro
Advertisement
Charlotte Ree: ‘I met my partner on Tinder at 30. He picked up my heart and healed it’

Charlotte Ree: ‘I met my partner on Tinder at 30. He picked up my heart and healed it’

“I fully thought I’d be married and have a kid by 28, and now I am allowing myself to have hopes and dreams.”

  • by Jane Rocca
From learning Mandarin to photography: how a short course can be life-changing

From learning Mandarin to photography: how a short course can be life-changing

Learning new skills can expand our sense of self and challenge our thinking.

  • by Evelyn Lewin
Porridge with strawberries and peanut butter: How this Matildas star starts her day

Porridge with strawberries and peanut butter: How this Matildas star starts her day

Clare Wheeler, 25, shares her day on a plate.

  • by Nicole Economos
‘Not a fan of aggressive branding’: How model Mimi El-Ashiry decides what to wear

‘Not a fan of aggressive branding’: How model Mimi El-Ashiry decides what to wear

“I love expressing myself through my clothes; dressing up as different parts of my personality, my alter egos.”

  • by Georgie Gordon
Why winter is the best time to get your feet ready for summer

Why winter is the best time to get your feet ready for summer

It’s time to strip toenails bare and give them a break.

  • by Stephanie Darling
The five essential pieces to add to your wardrobe this season

The five essential pieces to add to your wardrobe this season

From fresh trends to faithful classics, these are the must-buy items.

Advertisement
Fun finds for kids: from a snappy snack plate to a kaleidoscopic cushion

Fun finds for kids: from a snappy snack plate to a kaleidoscopic cushion

These cute pieces make furnishing a kid’s room child’s play.

  • by Georgie Gordon
Leo: Enjoy the attention that this week will bring

Leo: Enjoy the attention that this week will bring

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

  • by Hedy Damari
Adam Liaw’s one-pan honey soy chicken

Adam Liaw’s one-pan honey soy chicken

Honestly, it doesn’t get much easier than this. A bit of chicken in a pan plus a few seasonings equals a delicious meal with very little fuss.

  • by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s 20-minute cheesecake

Adam Liaw’s 20-minute cheesecake

The thickened cream includes gelatin and the icing sugar mixture contains cornstarch, both of which help to set this easy cheesecake.

  • by Adam Liaw