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The thrill of the game: Why are people drawn into conspiracy theories?
Conspiracy theories have become a mental contagion, fuelled by social media and weaponised by celebrities and politicians. More interesting, however, is how individuals get pulled into their thrall.
- by Frank Robson
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Farewell dear Carla, my wise, fierce and generous friend
Working with Carla Zampatti over recent years gave this former magazine editor some valuable life lessons in tenacity and timeliness – and in what makes Australian women tick.
- by Kellie Hush
‘He’s like a bad big brother’: Colin ‘Lano’ Lane on fellow comic Brian Nankervis
ABC radio host Brian Nankervis met Colin Lane, of comedy duo Lano & Woodley, three decades ago after a volleyball slammed into Colin’s head. Since then, how to make their partners laugh has been a staple topic of debate.
- by Jane Cornwell
Reverend Bill Crews: ‘Be grateful, every day. Do your best. Say yes to everything’
The Sydney-based Uniting Church minister, broadcaster and author discusses why he steers clear of a political career, the annoyance that is the ageing process, and the reason he dedicated his new book to the Dalai Lama.
- by Benjamin Law
Going nowhere fast: the downside of speedy delivery
Amazon’s processes have been so cleverly streamlined, so cynically optimised, that you are not given the opportunity to ponder how such a modern miracle is even possible.
- by Amelia Lester
The community groups turning one’s trash into another’s treasure
Furniture that once went to landfill is now filling up people’s homes, thanks to Facebook groups like Street Bounty.
- by Melissa Fyfe
Love Bridgerton? Then tune in to Emily Dickinson, the noted kook who will not marry
Timeless feminist angst, contemporary pop songs and snappy dialogue – there’s a lot to enjoy in this witty reimagining of the life of the young 19th-century bisexual poet.
- by Madeleine Gray
Dinnnng! When it comes to a Dirty Cheater, Upfront Mate beats Crawly Dobber every time
The cheater got higher marks than me and received an award. If I tell the teacher, I might get my friend in trouble, but if I pretend nothing happened, I’ve been unrightfully beaten by a dirty cheater.
- by Danny Katz
Good Weekend Superquiz and Saturday Target Time, April 17
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target.
Helen Goh’s Anzac cake
Combining butter, golden syrup, oats and coconut, this cake has the same simple appeal as the classic Anzac biscuit.
- by Helen Goh
Good Weekend letters to the editor: April 17
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