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James Wolfensohn’s Australian classics lead $14m art sale
The canvases by Arthur Boyd and Fred Williams adorned the Australian former president of the World Bank’s Manhattan apartment and lead Smith & Singer’s big mid-year sale.
- Elizabeth Fortescue
This is why a ‘Frankenstein’ violin can still be worth millions
The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Satu Vanska is in a dream collaboration with the Sydney Dance Company, but has nightmares about losing her violin.
- Matt Teffer
- Opinion
- Performing arts
What happens when you cross Powderfinger with Something for Kate?
Australian songwriters Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey have joined forces and released a collection of bombastic, synth-laden sideways pop tunes. The arrangements are scintillating and the interwoven vocals charm.
- Alexander Gow
- Driving With Tony Davis
Chevrolet Corvette roars into another league
The new-gen ZR1 is set to steal thunder as the most powerful Corvette, but Australians will have to wait.
- Tony Davis
Why this watch was late to the collectors’ party
Grand Seiko has won fans worldwide and a rare visit to Australia from the brand’s designer, Akira Yoshida, will help to explain why.
- Bani McSpedden
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‘You don’t embarrass the New Yorker in Trump’ says military adviser
Chris Miller, a former acting secretary of defence and Project 2025 contributor, says the AUKUS military alliance will be fine if Donald Trump wins the election, but Vladimir Putin could be in a jam.
- Kevin Chinnery
What it’s really like when you write a bestseller
Bonnie Garmus’ late literary success has been welcome but not as she imagined.
- Theo Chapman
Celeste Barber made fun of the beauty industry – now she’s in it
This comedian, actor, author and Instagram queen has never shied away from a challenge. Now she’s creating make-up for women who fear it.
- Lauren Sams
More From Today
Five tips for keeping strong from fit over-60-somethings
These fitness veterans share their tips on how to keep moving – and disciplined – when later life gets in the way.
- Amelia Jones
Hydrofoil electric boat off to a flying start in Australian waters
Buckle up for a fast and smooth ride above the water in the Candela C-8, powered by a Polestar car battery.
- Tony Davis
Travel insider: a curated selection of top deals
Introducing our new regular column of holiday ideas featuring new openings, cruises, adventures and more.
- Life & Leisure
The CEO who pairs kids’ snacks with Perrier-Jouet
Shamini Rajarethnam, who runs Melbourne-based skincare brand Rationale, shares a few of her favourite things.
- Lauren Sams
Yesterday
Rare Argyle pink diamond up for grabs at half the price
The 0.94-carat diamond comes from a private, unnamed collector and is expected to sell for between $700,000 and $800,000.
- Lauren Sams
This lawyer lived a double life for 20 years. Now he’s going all in
After almost two decades of taking time out from his day job at some of Australia’s largest companies to lead adventure tours, David Sinclair is launching his own travel company.
- Ronald Mizen
Why middle-aged men are so competitive
There is always someone at school sports day who treats the parents’ race as a fierce contest – this time it was me.
- Luke Benedictus
Crete’s iconic Blue Palace opens new chapter
With a growing collection of resorts, two local sisters are staying true to the proud heritage of Greece’s largest island.
- Kate Hennessy
This Month
How to do Gold Coast’s Bleach festival
If you still think the Goldie is all about surf and schoolies, the exciting, eclectic and inclusive Bleach* Festival will prove you wrong.
- Michael Bailey
Christie’s-backed art fintech puts finishing touches on recap
It also opened a $US50 million debt book opportunity alongside the equity round and told backers it would be open to a sale or join venture discussions.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
The IVF initiative saving the Great Barrier Reef
Scientists are making huge advances in restoring the reef by introducing what amounts to a vast IVF program for heat-stressed coral.
- Hannah Tattersall
A watch that was more than 160 years in the making
A rare selection of historic Three Bridges calibres from Girard-Perregaux is coming to the About Time Watch Weekend.
- Bani McSpedden
Australia’s best beachside boutiques
Forget malls. When you’re at the seaside you want to discover treasure, and these stores deliver. BYO sandy feet.
- Lauren Sams
Get off the grid to explore the undisturbed islands of Okinawa
In this part of Japan, there’s no word for retirement in the native tongue. A unique, immersive cruise itinerary will help to reveal why.
- Brad Thompson
Three tests that prove you’re exercising too hard
It sounds counterintuitive, but dialling down the intensity of your workouts could help you get faster and burn more fat.
- Euan Black
Can a series about alien toilets really be the new Marvel?
Born on YouTube as a series of short episodes, this surreal apocalyptic sci-fi has attracted the attention of Hollywood.
- Taylor Lorenz
Drought of boys in ballet creates problems for budding ballerinas
They are one half of a pas de deux, yet males are deserting ballet schools in alarming numbers. Queensland Ballet has gone all-out to reverse the trend.
- Michael Bailey
Should knitting be an Olympic sport?
British diver Tom Daley may not be the first man to knit at the Games, but he’s probably the best known.
- Stephen Clark
Do you know this week’s news? Answer these 10 questions
Have you been paying attention this week? Test your knowledge across politics, business and world news.
- Daniel Arbon
