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The February 28 edition

You most definitely have heard their voices while almost certainly never seeing their faces – but they influence what we buy, advise us what to do in an emergency and even warn us when that foreign movie may be a little risqué. They are Australia’s voice-over artists and in this edition, Myffy Rigby reveals their intriguing world – and how The Secret Life of Us actor Samuel Johnson had a surprising impact. On the topic of risqué films, 2026 looks set to be the year of the romantic classic movie reboot, kicked off by the latest take on Wuthering Heights. Hot on its heels will be new versions of Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice. Our story looks at why Hollywood keeps reimagining classics. Is it the risk-averse economic climate encouraging movie-makers to play it safe, or is it our insatiable appetite for nostalgia? And of course, don’t miss our cover story on Kim Williams. Jacqueline Maley turns her considerable talent for insight and observation to this profile of the ABC chair – and, indeed, he’s a fascinating subject. – Melissa Stevens, editor

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Kim Williams, now 73, was 30 when he first applied for the ABC’s managing director role. He was told, “Later, come back later.“Nic Walker

‘I’m a lots-of-feelings person’: Inside the world of ABC chair Kim Williams

“Interventionist and elitist”, or “shy” and “sensitive”? ABC chair Kim Williams attracts strong opinions – and holds plenty of his own.

  • Jacqueline Maley
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Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie in the raunchy 2026 adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights.

The unsettling truth? Almost no matter what generation, there’s a hunger for marriage plot movies

Why does Hollywood keep remaking films of classic 19th-century novels by women? It’s the superhero franchise for female fans.

  • Esther Zuckerman

‘You’re the SBS guy!’ How Robbie became the ‘voice that Australia trusts’

They warn you, woo you, they’re in your homes, on your commute …Voice-over artists are a familiar part of our lives – yet inhabit a strange working world.

  • Myffy Rigby

Everything you’ve been told about colonoscopies is wrong

The procedure seems like a distant horror to some – but drinking the magic potion the day before is just the start of a trip to the far shores of consciousness.

  • Sam Anderson

Tahlia was released from prison on a Friday night with nothing. She had two options

Tahlia Isaac said she had never felt enough, but prison counsellor Denise Eagleton helped her to do some “hard work on myself”.

  • Erin O'Dwyer

Ron titled a song ‘God loves everyone’. Not everyone was happy

Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith on being the only kid in his family to attend church – and why one concertgoer worried he was going to Hell.

  • Benjamin Law
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Trying to quit social media? Don’t make this self-righteous mistake

If a clear-eyed analysis has confirmed you’re ready to exit the apps, lean into the disconnect – quietly.

  • Katrina Strickland
Comfort is one consideration, but fashion is another.

The style rule to follow if you want to wear sneakers to the office

Sneakers are now acceptable in most workplaces. What’s different is the way that they look.

  • Damien Woolnough

Trackside style guide: 8 inspired pieces

Get into pole position with these high-octane style picks.

  • Kim Wilson

Am I being precious about how to use my tea towel?

Everyone should honour the tea towel, advises our Modern Guru, noting that its 18th-century origins did not embrace spill-blotting or fly-swatting.

  • Danny Katz
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s Ligurian pesto pasta with beans and potatoes.
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This simple pasta with greens is your meat-free Monday dinner of dreams

Cooking pasta, beans and potatoes together in one pot is a revelation.

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  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
The bruschetta of the day changes with the seasons, with the charred bread perhaps topped with ricotta mousse, tomato, shaved zucchini and prosciutto.
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Lunchtime BYO, ‘glorious’ bruschetta: Count yourself lucky if this Italian is your local

The 30-seater from two ex-Caffe e Cucina stalwarts is slicker than your average middle-suburban restaurant, reviews Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent
Com tam special combination broken rice set.
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This new eatery is a go-to spot for Vietnamese families and expats seeking a taste of home

This Strathfield eatery has quickly become a destination for people seeking broken rice with crunchy pork fat “croutons”.

  • Callan Boys
Good Weekend quiz 3 x 2

Test your general knowledge with the Good Weekend quiz

Trivia buffs: can you get a perfect score in the interactive superquiz?

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