The September 3 Edition
In our cover story, Gogglebox star Matty Fahd chats with Lorna Gray about how fatherhood has changed his life.
Matty Fahd: ‘I want my social media to reflect my life, and my life is now my kids’
For six years, we’ve watched his biggest milestones unfold on Gogglebox. Now a doting father of two, Matty Fahd opens up about the joys of fatherhood.
- by Lorna Gray
At 15, Carly hired a private investigator to track down her biological father
“Initially I felt no need to find my ‘real’ dad, but then I pictured myself older, wanting to know more.”
- by Dilvin Yasa
Cameron Daddo: ‘After our home birth went pear-shaped, my dad’s words resonated’
Seven high-profile Australian men share the best advice their fathers gave them.
- by Jane Rocca
As a single dad, every other week I’m a soccer referee, a sculptor and a fisherman
“Sometimes the fathering is wonderful, but mostly it’s a routine. Piles of washing, finding school uniforms, bowls of porridge...”
- by Dugald Jellie
Opinion
Opinion
If you can still have a laugh with your dad, do it now and as often as possible
“Telling your dad you love him is the best gift you can give.”
- by Kathy Lette
For 42-year-old Ryan, being a stepdad to a teenager comes with unexpected joys
“I’m more like a big brother who just always looks out for her and wants the best for her in life.”
- by Evelyn Lewin
A 50-year-old chef shares his ‘essential’ fasting routine
Alessandro Pavoni, executive chef at Sydney’s Ormeggio, says fasting gives him focus and strength. He shares his day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
‘Loafers, long-sleeve polo shirts’: Designer Christian Kimber on his wardrobe essentials
“I love beautiful clothes but I find myself dressing down. My style is getting more casual, especially after having kids.”
- by Georgie Gordon
Skincare hacks to help keep beards and faces in good nick
Who knew there were so many beard styles? Here how to best care for your whiskers.
- by Stephanie Darling
Sam Wood: ‘Mum died from cancer when I was 15. Her death brought us closer to Dad’
“When Mum died, she couldn’t be replaced and nothing could fix what we went through.”
- by Jane Rocca
Love blue? How to style a home with the colours of the sea
Add shades of blue for a modern pop of colour in the home.
- by Georgie Gordon
Adam Liaw’s lamb backstraps with rosemary butter
Lamb backstraps are very easy to cook and pairing them with a dark rosemary butter bestows a richness they sometimes lack.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s grilled broccolini chopped salad
This light and airy charred broccolini salad is perfect for early spring.
- by Adam Liaw
Virgo: Take your time this week and don’t rush into commitments
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari