Mother's Day
Good Weekend’s 2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Strike a rich seam of thoughtful presents for Mum on her special day.
- by Frances Mocnik
Latest
Recipe collection
Breakfast & brunch
Five fabulous fritter recipes for a relaxed brunch this weekend
Serve with a perfectly poached egg or two for cafe-style cred from your very own kitchen.
Opinion
Opinion
There’s no day left that unites us, and that includes Mother’s Day
I can’t think of a single day that Australians celebrate that creates widespread cultural cohesion and shared gratitude.
- by Michael McGirr
Magazine
Sunday Life
The May 14 Edition
This week, Nicky Brownless talks about her very public marriage breakdown with AFL great Billy and how she has come through the other side stronger than ever.
From Jenny Kee to Pip Edwards: 10 women on the best advice their mothers gave them
Ten prominent Australian women share the best advice their mothers gave them – and how that plays into their day-to-day life.
- by Jane Rocca
Opinion
Opinion
No more lame excuses: why it’s important to man up this Mother’s Day
She’s not your mother? Pardon me? Sunday is an opportunity for dads to show their kids how important it is to shine some love on all mums and the work they do.
- by Daile Cross
The place where women go to dream of being mothers
“If anyone is ever going to tell me that my baby doesn’t have a heartbeat, I want it to be Liz or one of her team.”
- by Kate Jones
Here today, scone tomorrow: How hotel dining rooms hit the high tea notes for Mother’s Day
Hotel dining rooms such as the Westin and the Windsor and cafes across Melbourne are bracing for their biggest scone-making day of the year.
- by Dani Valent
Mother’s day off
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: A mum’s right to peace.
- by Paul Connolly
From hampers to high teas: Last-minute ideas to wow Mum (on a budget)
Whether it slipped your mind, or you’ve just been too busy, here’s how to plan a winning Mother’s Day in less than 24 hours.
- by Bianca Hrovat
Recipe collection
Baking
Five basic but beaut biscuits to bake for mum (or anyone) this weekend
Warm out of the oven, with a cup of tea, make mum’s day with a batch of slightly gooey biscuits.