For a woman whose moniker has become synonymous with the biggest culinary brand in Australia, it comes as somewhat of a surprise to learn that Donna Hay fell into her life as a foodie almost by default. A teenage Donna originally held aspirations of being a physiotherapist, however, after narrowly missing the university cut-off mark she enrolled in a home…
Chris Noonan – In the Spotlight
In August of 1995, as America was drawing to the end of its bloated summer movie season, cinemagoers across the country were feeling a tad gypped. After watching Waterworld (and Kevin Costner’s career) sink into the abyss and being subjected to Val Kilmer’s rendition of a charisma-free Batman, there was one question on everyone’s mind: where has the magic gone?…
Retiring from justice
In a legal career that has spanned more than 30 years, High Court Justice Michael Kirby has emerged as one of Australia’s most prominent and controversial judges. Known in legal circles as ‘The Great Dissenter’, Kirby is regarded by many as the champion of the minorities. Often aligning his decisions with public perceptions of justice and citing international human rights…
The survivor in sports / A sporting chance
Johanna Griggs talks about hosting in Beijing, maintaining normality in her life and sports stars’ egos.
Madame Media/ Ms Media
She’s an icon of the Australian media and shows no signs of slowing down. The journalist, businesswoman and powerhouse discusses/opens up about her illustrious magazine career, celebrity gossip and her latest projects.
The Magic Ingredient
Tetsuya Wakuda rushes in, apologising profusely for running late. Even when on the back foot, one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs is graceful and affable. Today he is positively glowing; his face radiates a soft shade of pink from the humidity outside as he introduces himself only as ‘Tetsuya’.
Daniel Avakian
In the lead up to Australian Fashion Week’s autumn/winter show last year, the fashion industry was in disarray. With the October event being shifted from Melbourne to Sydney, more than a few grumbles could be heard from industry insiders and wealthy socialites, whose predictions of disaster were latched onto by the media.
Mistress of Seduction
For a woman who has spent years capturing the essence of history’s most intriguing female figures, photographer Alexia Sinclair insists she’s not a feminist. “I’m an equalist,” she says emphatically.
Buddha Belly
Arriving at The Buddha Belly for lunch, I am swept up in the calm atmosphere and heady scent of spicy Asian cooking.
