Society
Nick Kyrgios: talent to burn
Five short pieces about one of tennis’s most misunderstood players

Federal politics
How politics works in Australia, and how to fix it
An insider’s guide to government
Medicine
The French-Moroccan director presents a clear-eyed portrayal of true activism during the AIDS epidemic
Theatre
Ivo van Hove: It’s only theatre
The prolific director is bringing jumbotron Shakespeare to the Adelaide Festival
Music
Primitive Motion’s ‘House in the Wave’ and Totally Mild’s ‘Her’
Two Australian groups use vocals to swoon-worthy effect
Books
‘The Only Story’ by Julian Barnes
The meticulous novelist takes on the oldest subject there is
‘Lady Bird’ directed by Greta Gerwig
The debut director goes home to make a funny, touching film about wanting to leave it