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The April 19 Edition

In our cover story this week, we talk to actress Lisa Kudrow about coming full circle, trusting her comedic instincts and her most personal project to date.

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Brooklyn (left), Victoria and David Beckham.

Victoria Beckham says she and David ‘trying to do the best we can’ after Brooklyn feud

The former Spice Girl-turned-fashion mogul has spoken publicly for the first time since her son’s incendiary Instagram post.

  • India McTaggart
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Communities utilise their utensils

Getting tooled-up can be a good thing.

Tony Wright visited the restored grave of his great-grandparents and pondered the importance of a known family history and unbroken connection.

How a century-old headstone reveals the power of belonging

Standing before the restored grave of his great-grandparents, Tony Wright is reminded of the privilege of a known past and an unbroken connection.

  • Tony Wright
Nicola Redhouse with her dog Arthur, who rules her house.

My dog Arthur is a despot and now I can’t put shoes on

My cavoodle does not like it if I close the door to the bathroom. He does not like it when he sees animals in TV shows. He will not cross the threshold of the front door unless I shake a bag of treats. I know I’m not alone in this problem.

  • Nicola Redhouse
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Margarita’s on the rocks

While astronauts dance in the moonlight.

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The stations of the rather cross

Are some reports tanking the stats?

Danny and Theresa Credlin, and their granddaughter Remy.

No more nanna: Why grandparents are choosing their own monikers

Today’s grandparents are coming up with new nicknames to avoid the traditional “grandma” and “grandpa”, which they no longer feel suits them or their age.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Charlie cuddles the ever-compliant Sparkles.
  • Tony Wright’s Column
  • Pets

Why Trump and every cat-hater need Sparkles in their lives

She was a homeless cat. My granddaughter stepped in and demanded we adopt her. And so began a story of love – and much-needed respite from a Trumpian world.

  • Tony Wright
The author’s Bunny Army on parade during a less expensive Easter. These brave “soldiers” are missing in action.

I assemble a chocolate Bunny Army every Easter. But this year, I’m facing defeat

For some little indulgences, no price is too high. On the question of chocolate, my accountant may have other thoughts.

  • Charles Purcell