Chynna Santos

On the hunt for the perfect new sneaker? Or a chic heel for wedding season? Maybe new loafers to dress up or down? Now’s the perfect time to shop discounted footwear with St Agni, Maison Margiela, Salomon, and more on sale.

From new-gen cooking circles to jovial chess nights, a wave of community groups around the country is sparking friendship and connection over age-old hobbies.

From nautical stripes to warm timbers and plush shapes, new ranges from three Aussie furniture labels are here to help you transform your space into an aspirational beach house (no sand required).

You’ll be tempted to hit snooze more than once when you wake up in sheets from Bed Threads, I Love Linen, Cultiver and more. From bold printed styles to silky soft hemp and bamboo fabrics, bed linen has never been more covetable.

The goal was always to be a filmmaker. Photographing beautiful editorials (featuring Sydney Sweeney, Harris Dickinson, Lily-Rose Depp and more) was just a way of getting there. Now his first film – the story of a nun, sublimely shot in the mountains of the Philippines – is premiering at MIFF.

A burger with the lot made just as it was in 1939. A bowl of laksa that tastes like it did when first served in 1963. Waffles that became comfort food for every generation since 1942. Here’s how 10 of Australia’s longest-running restaurant and cafe dishes came to be.