The May 5 Edition

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The May 5 Edition

Cyndi Lauper graces our cover this week and shares some special moments from her extraordinary 40-plus year career, and reveals she is far from ready to take a back seat.

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The May 5 Edition
For Lauper, the first vindication of her songwriting talent came when her first US chart-topper, Time After Time.

Cyndi Lauper at 70: ‘I’m still here, I’m gonna get to tell my own story’

More than 40 years since Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Lauper’s still got it – whether slamming the sexist music industry or reminiscing about Donald Trump.

  • by Pete Paphides
Opinion
Opinion

The worst part of being a grown-up is coming up with a family meal each evening

Food is glorious, but the cooking part has never been my strength.

  • by Jessica Rowe
“I’ve never been afraid to love, but I was also never the type to be a womaniser. I was always in a relationship and being with one person is the way I like it to be.”

My relationship with Kate Hudson was over before our son was two: Chris Robinson

The lead singer of the Black Crowes discusses how heartbreak has been a constant in his life.

  • by Jane Rocca
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There were 288 of them, edged with alternating red and navy arrows.

The discovery of 288 aerogrammes uncovered the untold loss my parents felt

“In my self-absorbed young life, I had never considered how painful it must have been for them when I left.”

  • by Diane Armstrong

Winter is the best time of year to get toenails back into mint condition

Summer’s done, so indulge in a back-to-basics pedicure minus the polish.

  • by Stephanie Darling

‘A frilly top with a long apron’: Ellie Bouhadana’s stylish version of chef whites

“Cooking is expressive and I like to dress up for it. It tests me to stay clean and neat, which is the point of old-school chef whites.”

  • by Georgie Gordon
Sunday Life’s 2024 Mother’s Day gift guide

Sunday Life’s 2024 Mother’s Day gift guide

Put the kettle on and get set to make her day delicious.

  • by Georgie Gordon

‘An enormous bottle of electrolyte drink’: An opera singer’s day on a plate

Elena Xanthoudakis shares what she eats to fuel her day full of rehearsals.

  • by Nicole Economos
Grand Canal and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, Italy.

The most romantic, out-of-the-box holidays to add to your bucket list

Forget Paris. Do romance a bit differently and you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime.

  • by Ute Junker
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Baker had the baby grand piano she played as a child in England shipped to Australia. This room also features her collection of bird cages, plus a pendant light and vintage rug from Isla Design.

How an interior designer renovated a ‘leaky ship’ house into a warm, cosy home

Contemporary interiors delicately reference the whimsical decorative style of the late 19th century in this historic Sydney home.

  • by Susan Redman
Salmon and egg roll.

Adam Liaw’s salmon and egg roll

This is a more elegant alternative to the bacon and egg roll for an occasion that deserves something a little bit fancier.

  • by Adam Liaw
Citrus fruit salad.

Adam Liaw’s simple breakfast proves fruit salad isn’t just for summer

Winter citrus is approaching its best in May and June, so it’s time to take it out for a spin.

  • by Adam Liaw

Taurus: Step outside your comfort zone and see what you’re capable of

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

  • by Hedy Damari