After-school snacks are important to fuel imaginative play or prepare kids for sports and homework tasks. In after-school settings, catering can be tricky with increased needs and tastes to cater for. Athol Road Primary School in Springvale, Victoria, is a vibrant and culturally diverse school, representing...
Enzo Palombo and Rosalie Hocking look at what can be done to fix the problem Most people would expect a freezer can keep perishable food fresh and safe from spoilage for many months. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Have you ever noticed a funky smell...
Researcher Karen Massel breaks down what are the concerns and responsibilities that we face. Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of foods – including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-edited foods – that promise to revolutionise the way we eat. Critics argue these...
With the rise in violence generally, there has been a continued call to crack down on violent video games and television. However, the Media watchdog seems to be missing breaches of the Codes. The Australian Ad Standards Panel recently received complaints about scary advertisements for two...
Canstar is on a mission to make learning about finances more accessible and help Aussies manage their money better by launching Canstar’s new TestMyMoneyIQ quiz. Many people in Australia lack knowledge about basic finance, which is called financial literacy. It's important because it affects how well...
My child has a cough, so what’s wrong with using cough syrup? Caution is needed, writes Rose Cairns As winter approaches, many parents will be bracing for the cold and flu season. Young children typically get at least six colds a year. In previous generations, parents might...
Christine Grové and Alexandra Marinucci have looked at some steps that might help parents. School attendance levels in Australia are a massive issue according to Education Minister Jason Clare. As he told reporters last week, he hopes to talk to state colleagues about the issue at a...
We won’t solve the teacher shortage, reports Hugh Gundlach, until we answer these 4 questions. Schools and students around Australia continue to face a teacher shortage. This means some schools have gone back for term two unable to offer certain subjects. Some might have composite classes, larger...
The Kitchen Garden Foundation is mushroom mad this month, with 20 cents from every Coles Mushrooms 500g Pack sold being donated to the Foundation, to a maximum of $100,000. Moreish, healthsome and packed with flavour, mushrooms are making their way centre stage. Whether fresh as a lunch...
Donna Hay's Banana and Coconut Muffin recipe can be frozen and then ready when required for surprise visitors. Perfect for everyone's lunch boxes too! Ingredients 3 cups (780g) roughly mashed banana (about 8 bananas) 11/4 Cups (100g) shredded coconut 1 x quantity base muffin mixture (see...
