The genius of Bluey isn't just in its characters and stories of family life. The hit show's soundtrack sets the mood, plays with the narrative and draws on classical scores Liz Giuffre Bluey is easily the most successful Australian television show of the last decade. A...
Results from the longest running large-scale international assessment of maths and science show Australia has significantly improved in Year 8 maths and science, and Year 4 science, reports Sue Thomson More than 580,000 students from 64 countries participated in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and...
The family that eats and plays together, stays together. What are your family traditions?...
Refreshing cocktails all day? Sign us up! HOW TO: Watermelon Spritz What you’ll need: 1/4 Watermelon 600ml Soda water, chilled 1/2 Bottle Prosecco, chilled (optional) Juice of 2 limes 1/3 Caster sugar 1/2 Cup boiling water Ice cubes ...
It’s just over a week until Christmas, which means in about seven-and-a-half days, not long after Christmas lunch, there’ll be a good number of people slumping into chairs and loosening their waistbands before falling into a festive food coma. The condition’s less common, scientific name is...
We have wrapped up some unique Christmas gift ideas for your child's teacher, foodies, Eco warriors, healthy eaters and all you busy types....
These nostalgic fail-safe toys and Christmas gift ideas have stood the test of time and are still available today. Here are some of my favourites....
An exhibition, Miffy & Friends, is soon to open at the QUT Art Museum Gallery (Brisbane). As its director Vanessa Van Ooyen has noted, Bruna’s illustrations have a deceptive simplicity, which belies the artistry behind them, writes Margot Hillel. She couldn’t get much simpler in visual...
It’s easy to get hot and bothered during a family Christmas. But the science of gratitude can help you not only cope, but enjoy, the festive season, writes Aaron Jarden. Christmas can be a stressful time of year. You will blow your budget, your relatives will...
Kelly McBurnie has started making some adjustments to her relationship with Christmas. I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas. I love the decorations, carols, food and music, but can’t stand the crowded shopping centres, overindulged children or pressure to see distant relatives and spend inordinate amounts...
