EXCLUSIVE: CATE BLANCHETT AND ANDREW UPTON

When Blanchett and Upton returned to Sydney from England in 2008 to take up their roles as Co-Artistic Directors of the Sydney Theatre Company, they announced an ambitious parallel vision to make the heritage building which houses the Company into an exemplar of sustainability. “We know this building itself was – as culture often is – a real reinvigorator of this area when it was opened in the ‘80s,” says Upton. The opportunity to use the building once again to spark debate around the acute issue for contemporary culture – global warming – was compelling.

In the October issue, MiNFOOD speaks with Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett and her husband, playwright Andrew Upton, about their views on climate change, working together and creating a green legacy.

ALSO THIS MONTH:

SILENT KILLERS

Embarrassment and ignorance are costing the lives of 4680 women in Australia every year. We help identify the symptoms of gynaecological cancers and explain why it’s so important to seek medical advice early.

FASHION SPECIAL

This month, MiNDFOOD features 18 pages of colourful spring fashion, including all the new season’s trends, shot on location in the burgeoning style capital of Asia – Shanghai.

THE KEY TO HAPPINESS

We often hear about the power of positive thinking, but what is positive psychology? Recent research shows that the key to a life well lived is actively engaging with both the good and the bad.

THE MiNDFOOD INTERVIEW

When banking heir and eco-adventurer David de Rothschild came ashore in Sydney, he spoke to MiNDFOOD about his mission to rid the world of single-use plastic.

MY STORY: EAT SO THEY CAN

Mother-of-four Cassandra Treadwell tells how she was so moved by the plight of east African refugees, she established a charity and built a school in Kenya to help break the poverty cycle.

TRAVEL: SHANGHAI CITY GUIDE

In spite of its futuristic appearance, China’s biggest metropolis has maintained a strong connection with its past as it evolves into one of the world’s must-see cities. We recommend where to stay, eat, drink, shop and spa, plus reveal some of Shanghai’s other well-kept secrets.

SMART EATING: VEGETARIANISM

October 1 is World Vegetarian Day. We look at why the United Nations thinks the shift towards vegetarianism is vital to save the world from hunger and the impact of climate change. Plus, great vegetarian recipes.