The April 11 edition
One of the wonderful things about Good Weekend is hearing from our readers each week with their thoughts on the stories we have covered. As an editor, it is an unvarnished and immediate way to get a sense of whether we have hit the mark. One consistent piece of feedback we receive is how much you enjoy hearing about people who may not necessarily have a high profile, but who are doing meaningful things. Rose McGready is one such example. The Australian doctor has spent 30 years fighting malaria and tuberculosis – and delivering babies – along the fraught Myanmar-Thailand border. We also know our readers look to us to tell the story behind the headlines, and that is what we hope we have delivered with today’s profile of artist Khaled Sabsabi, who became the centre of a national controversy last year over his Venice Biennale selection. Katrina Strickland spent time with Sabsabi to find out about the person and his practice ahead of his trip next month to represent our country on the world stage. – Melissa Stevens, editor
‘I gave up being reactionary a long time ago’: How Khaled Sabsabi weathered a political firestorm
The artist behind the Venice Biennale furore opens up about life, work, representing Australia at the “Olympics of the art world” – and finding a way through.
- Katrina Strickland
She went for six months but stayed for 30 years: The Australian doctor who refused to go home
Helping women on the Thai-Myanmar border survive malaria and childbirth, Rose McGready has faced bullets, bombs and brutal funding cuts – but still finds hope.
- Erin Handley
‘It’s going to get weird’: How this reporter helps the real-life subjects of his books cope with sudden exposure
The celebrated New Yorker writer talks about solving mysteries others haven’t, reporting on people with a tendency for violence – and why he’d love to tell an Australian story.
- Melanie Kembrey
‘He snores pretty loud but, other than that, it’s all right’: Charlie’s life on the road with his grandpa
At 17, Charlie Gaylard is one of Australia’s youngest Elvis Presley tribute artists. His Elvis-loving grandfather, Greg Gaylard, is now his manager.
- Dani Valent
‘You’re already doing it flawlessly’: The Pitt star Shabana Azeez on her US accent hack
The actor on growing up in Australia, attending medical “boot camps” for her role – and whether being good at acting necessarily requires training.
- Benjamin Law
Is your dog secretly stressed? The subtle signs most owners miss at the dog park
Five expert-approved steps to navigate a pooch playground without the drama
- Melissa Fyfe
An old-school rain accessory just might be making a comeback
Wet weather offers an opportunity to build on an accessories collection – and there are whispers of one surprise revival.
- Damien Woolnough
9 layered and tactile pieces to give you all the feels
New-season clothes and accessories that are designed to be touched as much as seen.
- Kim Wilson
Conversational one-upmanship gets me down. Is there anything I can do about it?
You cannot defeat a competitive one-upmanshipper, advises our Modern Guru. But if you’re faced with one, there’s a tactic you can use.
- Danny Katz
Make a batch of chewy coconut and sour cherry flapjacks for lunchbox snacks
I like to make this chewy, seeded slice at the beginning of the week for afternoon snacks and lunchboxes.
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- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
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