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Bhavna Kalra’s Indian recipes with an Aussie influence

  When IT professional Bhavna Kalra moved to Perth from India in 2010, she missed all the comforts of home, including fresh nutritious home-cooked food. “I...

How to get kids creative around the house

  School holidays can feel like a marathon if all the kids want to do is watch TV, play Minecraft or repeatedly ask you for...

Pet-friendly Indian weddings on the rise

  "Is your wedding venue pet-friendly?" This has become an increasingly asked question in the wedding industry in India. More and more Indian couples are choosing pet-friendly...

Year 10 students are thinking about their final subjects

  Many Year 10 students are beginning to think seriously about what subjects they might pick for years 11 and 12. These are important decisions –...

Is the Easter bunny real? How to answer, according to a psychologist

  You’re leaving for your family Easter lunch, trying to make sure all children are wearing shoes and socks. Then you’re hit with the dreaded...

On religious fasting

  As Ramadan continues, Muslims all over the world are fasting, abstaining from food, drink and many worldly pleasures from dawn to dusk. The month-long...

Ruling the Roost(er)

  Dear Auntyji,  Assalamaaleikum. We live on a very large property, and keep some chickens, sheep and three cats. My brother lives next door, and generally...

The demise of the cheque book

  Recently I received a letter from two banks, differing in texts but essentially conveying the same news. No April Fool’s prank. They are chucking out...

Historic Newcastle

  My recent visit to the coal city Newcastle for a relaxing weekend escape turned out to be an exciting dip into history when I...

South Asian comedy galore at Melbourne International Comedy Festival

  It’s that time of year again, where queues stretch around the block, trams get packed, and Melbourne lights up with laughter. Running from March...

14 Ramadan Iftar specials in Sydney and Melbourne

  Looking to skip the lines at the Lakemba Night Markets? From Korean fried chicken to kibeh nayeh, camel burgers and creamy mushroom pasta, Iftars in...

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