Russell Brand has finally faced justice. But other abusers in comedy are still hiding in plain sight | Sarah Solemani
I love my industry but it contains people who leave a secret trail of pain and devastation totally at odds with their stage and screen personas Sarah Solemani is an…
After the midterms, the global right is reeling. But the danger of Trumpism will never be gone | Jonathan Freedland
Yes, the Republicans suffered humiliating defeat. But the fact that a Trump presidency was even possible means something like it could happen again He’s down, but not quite out. Barring…
Struggling to spell ‘male chauvinist pig’? Apple’s grey list means your iPhone won’t help you
There are more than 100,000 words and phrases that the tech giant has restricted its predictive text from completing, research shows “Australia is a very bad place to question your…
Want to have a better chat? Scientists say the secret is ‘pink noise’
The most enjoyable conversations strike a balance between exploring a topic and pulling in fresh ideas, study finds As an early stab at rules for conversation, Cicero did a fine…
‘I’m not shaving my legs just to not orgasm’: 14 single women on their relationship to sex
Women of all ages across the globe open up about their sexual experiences amid a time of supposed societal sexual upheaval The recently released film Wicker is full of sex.…
No-mow-vember: letting lawns grow longer can help pollinators and back yard biodiversity
Want to support your neighbourhood bees, butterflies and bugs? Consider leaving the lawnmower in the shed this spring Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday…
Eurovision is heading to Asia: here’s what to expect
The first foray into Asia for the song contest will see 11 countries vying for the trophy, but will it have the same feel as its European predecessor? The Eurovision…
When the Chanel circus came to Sydney it brought bespoke barricades and 800 VICs
Celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and Kylie Minogue sat front row at two runway events while bemused locals looked on They came, they saw, they CC’d. This week Chanel…
‘My thought was always: he will be killed next’: Sonia Gandhi on marrying into an Indian political dynasty and her husband’s assassination
She came from humble Italian origins to join India’s ruling family. Then both her mother-in-law, Indira Gandhi, and her husband, Rajiv, were brutally murdered. In a rare interview, the politician…
‘I didn’t expect to be a main character’: Abdul El-Sayed heads to the Senate with a mandate – and a spotlight
The successful Democratic contender for a Michigan Senate seat parried the many insinuations lobbed by Republicans What happens after the ‘blue wave’? Ask your midterm election results questions Abdul El-Sayed…