Signs of the Times

February 2011 Issue | Vol 126 No 2

Articles in This Issue:

On Saints and Sainthood

Mary MacKillop became the first Australian saint of the Catholic faith in October last year. Bruce Manners looks at what that actually means.

Steve Waugh: Cricket's Living Legend

Sheridan Voysey speaks to a "living treasure."

Created for Eternity

Do you shed tears when a loved one dies? So does God, says Patty Froese Ntihemuka.

Living Well with PCOS

If you're a woman who's put on a bit of weight and finding it difficult to lose, or if you're struggling with facial hair, acne or irregular periods, chances are you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

The Treaty of Waitangi

Christine Miles speaks with historian Paul Moon about the sometimes contentious agreement made between the British and the Maori some 170 years ago.

What's Growing on Your Family Tree?

Family therapist Karen Holford believes exploring your family tree can actually help you understand it better.

Finding Success in Relationships

Maintaining a relationship can be harder than you might think. And it doesn't always have a fairytale ending, as Dillon Cocks points out.