The July 6 Edition
Extreme sports have always been something of a foreign land to me. I love to exercise, but pushing myself beyond what I’m comfortable with would take away the joy – and what’s the point of that? Not everyone is like me, of course: I have friends who regularly try to beat their previous run or swim time, and suspect my boxing coach would like me to try harder in general. That side of me means I find the exploits of Nedd Brockmann simply mind-boggling. Having run from Perth to Sydney in 2022, the 25-year-old has now set himself another ambitious – some might say crazy-brave – challenge, which you can read about in today’s cover story. Luke Benedictus spent time in Brockmann’s orbit for the piece, including breaking into a running track with him at 4.30am and visiting his parents on the family farm. What makes the man with the mullet tick? There are clues on that there farm. – Editor, Katrina Strickland
Nedd’s injury-laden 4000km run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them
Nedd Brockmann became a national sensation in 2022 when he ran from Perth to Sydney. Now the man with the famous haircut has set himself a new challenge.
- by Luke Benedictus
Toxic ex gets the TV treatment: ‘Now it’s Asher Keddie in his arms, not me’
From a traumatic relationship came a Good Weekend cover story, then a book, and now, a TV series – proving that all happy endings don’t look the same.
- by Stephanie Wood
‘Do it’: Funny girl Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the serious step she took with her mum
From Seinfeld and Veep to a hit podcast and new choices with her 87-year-old mother, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is rolling with a fast-changing industry – and world.
- by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Two of Us
Two of Us
Dianne visited Joan’s New York apartment for bagels. That was just the start
Bronx-born Joan Nestle moved across the world to be with her new love, Dianne Otto.
- by Elizabeth Kulas
Dicey Topics
For subscribers
‘I need money for a nanny’: Advice for parent dancers from Bangarra’s co-CEO
Bangarra Dance Theatre dancer, choreographer and artistic director Frances Rings on dance as a tool for survival – and her financial tips for artists.
- by Benjamin Law
Modern Guru
Modern Guru
This just sucks: How to deal with a post-hike surprise at a cafe
Our Modern Guru on the correct disposal of slimy companions after a bushwalk.
- by Danny Katz
Exotica
Outside of school, Kendall lived her life in her room, surfacing only to shower, eat and complain to her parents about the sluggish Wi-Fi. Storm clouds were more convivial. “Should we be worried?” Jasmine asked Leon, who could merely shrug. Then, Saturday, they awoke to see Kendall’s door open, her room tidy, her bed made. With a hoarse whisper, Jasmine called Leon to the kitchen windows. Outside, bathed in warm autumn sunshine, Kendall was reclined on a deck chair and reading a book. “Should we be worried?” Jasmine croaked. “Not so loud,” said Leon, mesmerised. “You’ll startle her.” – Words by Paul Connolly. Illustration by Jim Pavlidis.
The Bikeriders: The film that cast Austin Butler before he became a heartthrob
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Louise Rugendyke, Frances Mocnik, Barry Divola and Damien Woolnough
Lime and triple coconut sheet cake
This tropical traybake will brighten the dreariest winter’s day.
- by Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Rigatoni with ‘embarrassingly simple’ sausage and red wine ragu
This cheat’s pasta sauce will taste as if you’ve been working on it all day, with no slicing, dicing or chopping required.
- by Danielle Alvarez
Review
Good Weekend
Why you should add this Italian newbie to your next Kyneton weekend itinerary
I may sound like the pied piper of Piper Street, but I can’t think of another country street in any state that has so many good places to eat and drink.
- by Dani Valent
Review
Good Weekend
It won the Haberfield pizza duel, but is this icon still one of Sydney’s best pizzerias?
La Disfida’s warm-lit dining room and wood-fired winter cooking have serious pulling power.
- by Callan Boys
Is Australian red wine becoming more alcoholic because of climate change?
There has been a general increase in the alcoholic strength of red table wines over the past 20 to 30 years and debate continues as to why.
- by Huon Hooke
