September 12 – 18, 2015
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Emily Blunt among the action in crime thriller Sicario
She’s played everything from English aristocrats to Melbourne stalkers. Now Emily Blunt has joined the FBI.
Food
Omelette of spring greens and goat’s cheese
The rustic comfort of a quick, easy and delicious omelette.
Books
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Technology
Thync, a mood-managing wearable tech
The latest wearable tech promises to alter our mood at the touch of a button, delivering electrical pulses to the temple.
The Quiz
Quotes
POLITICS
“I deeply regret my actions on that day. I take great pride in my work and the footage from that day does not reflect who I am as a professional or a person.”
The conservative Canadian candidate regrets urinating into a coffee mug while the subject of a camera trap investigation into home repairs. People who live in glass houses would not do this.
HUNTING
“If I had known this lion had a name and was important to the country or a study obviously I wouldn’t have taken it.”
The dentist who killed Cecil the lion confirms he only hunts no-name and home-brand animals.
FAITH
“May every parish, every religious community, every monastery, every sanctuary of Europe, take in one family.”
The head of the Catholic Church suggests an answer to the Syrian refugee crisis.
TIME
“There’s no demonstrable evidence to support us becoming a western suburb of Sydney.”
The South Australian deputy opposition leader confirms the Liberals will block legislation to align the state’s time zone with the eastern capitals. Extension work on the M7 ceases accordingly.
HUMANITY
“This seems to me to be becoming an opportunistic cycle which is masking the true humanitarian need which is the responsibility of Western nations.”
The senator brings his unique experience of opportunism – be it on gays or halal food or abortion – to bear on the refugee crisis in Europe.
CRIME
“I have had no involvement whatsoever in the disappearance of William Tyrrell.”
The washing machine repairman implicated in the disappearance of toddler William Tyrrell releases a video defending his innocence.