April / May 2008 Features

Something About Kerry

^{Sarah Saunders | APRIL / MAY 2008}
On the brink on 50, Kerry Armstrong’s acting career has bucked the trend and taken off. And little wonder why. Sarah Saunders meets an actress who’s funny, down to earth and refreshingly honest. Read more.  

Fading Friendships

^{Kaye Healey | APRIL / MAY 2008}
You married together, you had children together, you cried together but now you don’t even get a Christmas card. Do friendships ever fade completely?

Understanding Accommodation Bonds

^{Brian Herd | APRIL / MAY 2008}
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is complex and emotionally distressing as it is. Understanding accommodation bonds makes it a nightmare. Here’s how they work.

Soldier of Fortune

^{Alan Munro | APRIL / MAY 2008}
David Bussau has helped thousands of people across the globe out of the poverty trap. But who’s ever heard of him here? Meet the Senior Australian of the Year. Read more.  

Missing Pieces

^{Graeme Samuel | APRIL / MAY 2008}
If you’re using the Web to compare mobile phone, superannuation and insurance deals, changes are you’re only getting half the picture. Beware the pitfalls of comparison sites. Read more.

Comfort Food

^{APRIL / MAY 2008}
Hearty home-cooked meals hit the spot for autumn. Melbourne chef, Karen Martini, shares her recipes for pot roasted chicken and organic pork belly.

Celtic Promise

^{Paul Maughan | APRIL / MAY 2008}
Take a long slow drive across Wales and from spectacular beaches to the rolling hills you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

South and North

^{Everald Compton | APRIL / MAY 2008}
As a kid, it didn’t take long to work out that the world was lopsided, with all the dynamics heavily in favour of the Northern Hemisphere over the Southern. Read more.