The February 18 edition

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The February 18 edition

Author and podcaster Elizabeth Day talks with Jane Rocca about her heartbreak, falling in love again and coming to terms with her infertility.

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The February 18 edition

‘I had been struggling to conceive for 12 years’: Elizabeth Day on finding her purpose

The How to Fail podcaster opens up about heartbreak, finding love again and coming to terms with her infertility.

  • by Jane Rocca

Five simple words represented my return to binge-drinking

“Let’s have a night out,” I declared, as we packed snacks into our nappy bags. What followed was a turning point I couldn’t ignore.

  • by Victoria Vanstone

With five big sisters leading the way, I learnt how to keep up with the crowd

I was always running up behind the pack of siblings singing out, “Wait for me!” I was scared of missing out.

  • by Kristine Philipp
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“People often ask me what the building was previously, which gives me a kick as it was just a block of
land when I bought it in 2013,” says Linda Pottage, who handpainted the walls.

This rustic home in rural Victoria looks centuries old, but it was built seven years ago

The French-inspired three-bedroom farmhouse is packed with old-world charm.

  • by Heather Nette King
Adding to cart can provide the rush of shopping, without the post-purchase regret.

I’ve discovered the secret to the joy of shopping without the price tag

Carting new clothes gives me the thrill of the hunt and the pleasure of longing, without the disappointment of actually buying.

  • by Kerri Sackville
Ruva Ngwenya at the Theatre Royal in Sydney.

‘Dating apps have a bad reputation’: How the star of The Tina Turner Musical found love

Singer Ruva Ngwenya started swiping with an open mind. The rest, as they say, is history.

  • by Robyn Doreian

The return of simple, short nails

Celebrities like Margot Robbie are ditching their ultra-long manicures for square and rounded shapes.

  • by Stephanie Darling

Fashion designer Lee Mathews on her style rules: ‘Nothing skin-tight’

“I wear shirts with pants or skirts and shirt-dresses. Sometimes I’ll wear a big sleeve or something unexpected for fun.”

  • by Georgie Gordon
Personal trainer Jono Castano.

‘A keto choc-chip cookie between clients’: A personal trainer’s day on a plate

“You have no fruit, whole nuts, seeds or wholegrains,” dietitian Joanna McMillan warns Acero co-founder Jono Castano.

  • by Nicole Economos
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Aquarius: a last-minute change of plans will bring pleasant surprises

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

  • by Hedy Damari
Grilled chicken salad with Dijon vinaigrette.

Why one of Adam Liaw’s favourite kitchen time-savers isn’t in the kitchen at all

And this simple grilled chicken salad recipe is the perfect example.

  • by Adam Liaw
Frozen fruit iced yoghurt.

Adam Liaw’s frozen fruit iced yoghurt

A microplane grater and some frozen fruit are all you need to make this easiest of desserts. Add a little sweetened yoghurt and you’re in heaven.

  • by Adam Liaw