The September 2 edition
NRL legend Wayne Bennett: footy, family & the fraught price of fame | Inside the APY art storm | Chanel Contos on determination and death threats | Can you trust bottle-o wine reviews? | Josh and Sean Szeps on the tough love that helped save their marriage
‘He’s handled it’: Wayne Bennett’s journey from super coach to clickbait – and back
Is the NRL legend Australian sport’s greatest coach? He’s certainly its biggest survivor – including enduring the fallout from a messy personal saga.
- by Andrew Webster
For months, she kept silent amid the APY art storm. Now Yaritji Young’s speaking out
The APY Art Centre Collective was one of the brightest lights in the Australian art world. Damaging allegations hit the very heart of its operations.
- by Gabriella Coslovich
Two of Us
Two of Us
‘I can’t look after you’: The tough-love moment that saved a marriage
Parenting four-month-old surrogate twins was just one of the issues Josh and Sean Szeps faced.
- by Tim Elliott
Modern Guru
Modern Guru
Feeling the heat: Tips for deterring a chatty cafe regular
Our Modern Guru suggests tactics of varying cruelty to enable a reader to enjoy his croissant before it goes cold.
- by Danny Katz
The haunting new Aussie small-town, big-drama book adaptation – with a twist
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Frances Mocnik, Thomas Mitchell, Jill Dupleix, Melanie Kembrey and Melissa Singer
Dicey Topics
Just in
Chanel Contos: Stop asking women about doubt and imposter syndrome
The consent activist’s refreshing views on doubt, determination and death threats.
- by Benjamin Law
Dads love this flourless fig, hazelnut and chocolate torte – fact
Play with the fruit and nuts added into this versatile cake to make a crowd pleasing combo.
- by Helen Goh
Pea, ricotta and anchovy bruschetta
This bright and fresh bruschetta recipe is perfect for the first weekend of spring.
- by Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Review
Melbourne
‘Honest, interesting, fatty’: This cosy Brunswick newcomer is the stuff of French bistro fantasies
This is real, unpretentious French cooking, and it’s ‘bloody lovely’, reviews Larissa Dubecki.
- by Larissa Dubecki
Review
Sydney
‘Run, don’t walk’: Bar Heather brings big flavours and fresh ideas to Byron Bay
Callan Boys finds some of the most engaging cooking he’s encountered all year at this cheery wine bar.
- by Callan Boys
Buyer beware: Should you trust the opinion of retail-staff wine reviews?
Some boutique wine shops may publish a trustworthy critique, but most liquor retailer reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.
- by Huon Hooke
Good Weekend letters to the editor: September 2
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