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The flat roofs of Sydney

by Davina Jackson

A design feature used by big-name modernist architects appeared first in a handful of houses on Sydney’s lower North Shore.

A coloured photograph of a flat roofed house.

The long history of the power of positive thinking

by Alexandra Roginski

Self-help enterprises that advise how to be you — but better — aren’t as new as you might think.

Drawing of a man holding a face mask. Text read 'Dare to be yourself. The Motto of the Masters'.

The Tree of Life

by Sam Cooney

In the depths of grief, Indira Naidoo turns to the natural world around her for answers.

Indira Naidoo stands next to a tall strangler fig tree looking up.

Broken Glass

by Jessie Cole

A short story.

Abstract illustration red tones with road sign motifs

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