By: Ben McEachenFrank Mawer had a lockdown birthday on Sunday 15 August, with an appropriate COVID-safe Zoom party.Frank’s birthday wasn’t like anyone else’s in Australia, though. He turned 109 years old, officially making him the oldest man in the nation.“Only myself and...
By: Susan JoyThis is an easy, creamy and flavour-packed, egg salad recipe the whole family will love. Cook your bacon until crispy as it adds a lovely texture to the salad.The egg salad goes perfectly with BBQ meat and a green salad and the leftover egg salad is even tastier the next day. Use an...
By: McCrindleThe latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data on regional migration shows losses in NSW and VIC (-4,500 and -4,900) whereas QLD, WA and even SA grew (+7,000, +1600 and +600).Australians are looking for cities and regions with lifestyle, affordability, amenities and safe communities...
By: Michael McQueenThe importance of technology in education is becoming increasingly undeniable in schools around the globe. As the future steadily approaches us, today’s students and teachers simply cannot exclude digital literacy and technological competence from the skillset being...
By: Yvette CherryOne glorious December day Sienna and I decided to take the bus to the city to ride the carousel by the river. The peaceful stay-at-home Mum + Nenna days were coming to an end. She would be off to full-time school the next year and we were trying to make the most of the time we had...
By: Michael McQueenIn the digital age, the adage stands: if you are not paying for the product, you are the product. In an era where business marketing, sales and influence are increasingly personalised and driven by insights into consumers, there is no product of more value than your personal...
By: McCrindle Australia’s eight capital cities are changing rapidly and vary in their generational mix, cultural diversity, affordability, household income and commuter preferences.With widespread societal change brought on by COVID-19, the 2021 Census will reveal a snapshot of the key...
By: Amy ChengA lack of awareness of ethical brands, and products that are too expensive, are the top barriers for Australians to change their fashion consumption habits, according to a new report.The Australian Ethical Consumer Report was put together by Baptist World Aid Australia, a...
By: Susan JoyThis recipe is the perfect After Dinner Mint Slice. These healthy raw chocolate mint slices are packed with flavour and contain heaps of nutrients.I’ve made a nut and date base plus a lovely creamy mint filling containing hidden vegetables and topped with a dark chocolate...
By: McCrindleThere is no doubt that 2020 will be a year for the history books. The unprecedented change across societies, nations and the globe has been characterised by a time of increased volatility and disruption.Recent data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows how...
By: Michael McQueenWe have all grown used to the trends and influencers of social media, but developments of the last year are seeing the platforms we have come to know enter a new stage.The ‘creator economy’ involves the proliferating number of independent individuals who are making...
By: Katrina RoeTen years ago, Steph Penny was told she was “living in sin”.It was 2010 and Steph was engaged to be married. With her fiancé, she was attending three months of pre-marriage counselling. At this stage in her life, Steph did not have a desire for children.When she...
