Australians like their pets, and for most of us by far, the dog remains our best friend, write Associate Professor Luke Smillie and Dr Ferdi Botha For the first time, the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey that covers 17,000 Australians annually, has...
Elizabeth Bate is surprised when an unconventional entertainer becomes the hit of the party. My daughter, Rosie, was desperate to have a fairy party for her fourth birthday. She’s always loved frills, glitter and ribbons; new skirts are assessed on their ability to twirl and everything...
Claire Yezbak Fadden outlines her plan for the perfect party. One month before Set a budget. Determine the number of guests you plan to invite. Choose a location for the event. Decide on a theme. Three weeks before Send out your invitations, be certain to include: – the...
After a year of digital learning and virtual teaching, let's hear it for the joy of real books! Says Kathryn MacCallum. We know COVID-19 and its associated changes to our work and learning habits caused a marked increase in the use of technology. More surprising, perhaps,...
This Anzac Day help support Legacy Australia in an unusual way. Australian veteran charity, Legacy Australia has created the ultimate cookbook for biscuit enthusiasts or families looking to mark the commemoration this Anzac Day. The Legacy Anzac Biscuit Cookbook is full of old classics or modern...
Sing-along stamp pack celebrates 30 years of The Wiggles Australia Post is celebrating one of the country’s most successful children’s entertainment groups, with a musical stamp pack released today to mark 30 years of The Wiggles. Founding member and Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field, said he was thrilled...
Three simple and quick ways to press your favourite flora using common household items. A perfect school holiday DIY. ...
Why not introduce your kids to the amazing handwritten world? Jenna Templeton shares some snail mail favourites to inspire you to put pen to paper. ...
Kids absolutely love playdough, so why not learn how to make your own and add another dimension to the whole experience....
The Shortlist for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards was announced Tuesday 30 March, celebrating a wild year of storytelling about everything from lost souls to a party-crashing cockroach. CBCA Chair Wendy Rapee said authors and illustrators worked in physical...
