The July 29 Edition
The long tail of sexual abuse - and the release that comes from putting a predator in jail | Meet the North Melbourne leadership duo who finally broke the AFL’s thick glass ceiling | Which is better, good sex or a grand final? Joel Selwood answers | In defence of the puffer jacket | The glorious Galapagos Islands
‘Give her my number’: Forty years after sexual abuse, a chance for justice
His paedophile teacher had left a decades-long trail of misery. Then came the opportunity to put him in jail.
- by David Meagher
‘Calmness under pressure’: The AFL’s first female leadership duo on heading North
North Melbourne’s president Sonja Hood and CEO Jennifer Watt have levelled the playing field.
- by Greg Baum
Under threat, the Galapagos still stuns in every way
Long after the Galapagos Islands inspired Charles Darwin, they’ve become a natural selection for bucket-listers.
- by Brook Turner
‘We’re so intermeshed’: The art of sharing clothes, shoes – and even a phone
From their Instagram account to wildlife foster care to just one mobile, these artists share everything. In fact, they’ve rarely spent a day apart in 24 years.
- by Melissa Fyfe
A ‘quilted monstrosity’ no longer: The fashion snobs embracing the puffer jacket
Often dismissed as a “sign of defeat”, that essential winter coat is having a moment.
- by Damien Woolnough and Anna-Lisa Backlund
Glow or no? A divorced mate wants a secret spray-tan from me
Our Modern Guru has been inspired to write an erotic fiction novel about this scenario.
- by Danny Katz
‘It’s been going on for too long’: Former Geelong skipper Joel Selwood on booing and sport
The AFL legend discusses his family’s struggle with IVF, crowd behaviour, one of the saddest times in AFL – and the best investment he’s made.
- by Benjamin Law
Eargasms! The upsurge in audio erotica – and where to find it
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Melissa Fyfe, Nicole Abadee, Melissa Singer, Sharon Bradley and Jill Dupleix
Life (and knife) skills: The 15 essential cooking skills everyone should master
From cooking an egg to jointing a chicken, tick these basic kitchen techniques off your to-do list.
- by Terry Durack
Karen Martini’s Spanish winter stew with chickpeas, beans and sausages
A Spanish-inspired winter stew with a good hit of spice, a little heat and a subtle tang from the sherry vinegar, this is a substantial and sustaining dish that’s simple and quick.
- by Karen Martini
Danielle Alvarez’s spicy shiitake and cabbage udon
This dish comes together quickly and offers maximum satisfaction on a cold winter’s night.
- by Danielle Alvarez
Review
Melbourne
We join the queue for Sooshi Mango’s ‘baffling’ Italian restaurant, Johnny, Vince & Sam’s
The comedy group’s nostalgic restaurant conjures the immigrant Italian/Greek suburban home with affectionate accuracy.
- by Besha Rodell
Review
Accepts bookings
This Enmore local is the perfect definition of an Australian restaurant in 2023
A training ground where young-gun chefs can flex, Osteria Russo & Russo is more concerned with deliciousness than “authentic” cuisine.
- by Callan Boys
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