Left to right: Stephanie Radok, Celia Paul, Gwen John Women artists have always struggled to maintain an art practice as the primary focus of their lives. Going it alone, they’ve needed to contrive ways to survive, or accept that with commitment to a human “other” comes domestic concerns – and
Kaylee Garrett/UnsplashIf you’ve spent even a little time on social media in recent years, you’ve no doubt come across a swathe of “wellness” content. From kilometre-long lines of runners strutting the Bondi promenade at 6am, to a surge in sauna and ice bath studios, to bizarre routines such as
Photo by Boris Izmaylov on UnsplashEver wondered why your mango tree drops fruit before it’s ripe? Each season, mango growers across Australia watch helplessly as millions of mangoes fall to the ground too early. These mangoes never ripen properly, never reach consumers, and represent a major loss – both
Philip Garnock-Jones/Auckland University Press, CC BY-NC-NDTraditionally, the plants associated with Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere – holly, ivy, mistletoe – are celebrated for their evergreen leaves in winter or their fruits. But in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas falls in peak flowering season, a time of rebirth and reproduction more
Christmas means different things to different people. For me, it’s an opportunity to eat celebratory foods that aren’t available all year round. The top of my list is glazed ham, but a very close second is a well matured Christmas pudding with different dairy-rich trimmings. But what chemical
But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes is a line from one of my least favourite Christmas carols. Apart from being generally saccharine, Away in a Manger depicts baby Jesus as something truly exceptional – a baby that does not cry. Most of us know the basics of
Rare Historical PhotosTelevision has been part of people’s homes and lives for decades. And that makes it an intriguing part of everyday life and cultural history – even if you don’t think there’s anything on worth watching. So what was TV sending into Australian homes and lives 65 years ago,
Alexandr Kolesnikov/ Getty Images Holiday celebrations involving gift giving can be roller coasters. The excitement of tearing into gifts is often mixed with intense anticipation – and sometimes, disappointment. After investing time, thought and money into creating a magical day, it can feel confronting when your child reacts negatively
Getty ImagesLet’s face it: as well as sparkly and bright, the coming of Christmas can feel daunting, overwhelming and exhausting. In the workplace, the tenets of good leadership help build a culture of positivity, resilience and cooperation. At home during the festive season, the same approaches can also help.
Marcelo Ferrari/PixabayChristmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you’re tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it’s time to try Settlers of Catan. It’s a strategy board game for three to four players fighting to be the dominant
Leonardo da Vinci, Annunciation, circa 1472 Wikimedia CommonsChristianity began with the appearance of an angel. In the gospel of Luke, Mary is told by the angel Gabriel she will conceive and bear a son and call him Jesus. Angelic messengers such as Gabriel bookmarked Jesus’s life. After his baptism by
Getty ImagesEvery year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”. We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities, family gatherings and present-giving. Countless Christmas cards depict
Left to right: Stephanie Radok, Celia Paul, Gwen John Women artists have always struggled to maintain an art practice as the primary focus of their lives. Going it alone, they’ve needed to contrive ways to survive, or accept that with commitment to a human “other” comes domestic concerns – and
Kaylee Garrett/UnsplashIf you’ve spent even a little time on social media in recent years, you’ve no doubt come across a swathe of “wellness” content. From kilometre-long lines of runners strutting the Bondi promenade at 6am, to a surge in sauna and ice bath studios, to bizarre routines such as
Photo by Boris Izmaylov on UnsplashEver wondered why your mango tree drops fruit before it’s ripe? Each season, mango growers across Australia watch helplessly as millions of mangoes fall to the ground too early. These mangoes never ripen properly, never reach consumers, and represent a major loss – both
Philip Garnock-Jones/Auckland University Press, CC BY-NC-NDTraditionally, the plants associated with Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere – holly, ivy, mistletoe – are celebrated for their evergreen leaves in winter or their fruits. But in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas falls in peak flowering season, a time of rebirth and reproduction more
Christmas means different things to different people. For me, it’s an opportunity to eat celebratory foods that aren’t available all year round. The top of my list is glazed ham, but a very close second is a well matured Christmas pudding with different dairy-rich trimmings. But what chemical
But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes is a line from one of my least favourite Christmas carols. Apart from being generally saccharine, Away in a Manger depicts baby Jesus as something truly exceptional – a baby that does not cry. Most of us know the basics of
Rare Historical PhotosTelevision has been part of people’s homes and lives for decades. And that makes it an intriguing part of everyday life and cultural history – even if you don’t think there’s anything on worth watching. So what was TV sending into Australian homes and lives 65 years ago,
Alexandr Kolesnikov/ Getty Images Holiday celebrations involving gift giving can be roller coasters. The excitement of tearing into gifts is often mixed with intense anticipation – and sometimes, disappointment. After investing time, thought and money into creating a magical day, it can feel confronting when your child reacts negatively
Getty ImagesLet’s face it: as well as sparkly and bright, the coming of Christmas can feel daunting, overwhelming and exhausting. In the workplace, the tenets of good leadership help build a culture of positivity, resilience and cooperation. At home during the festive season, the same approaches can also help.
Marcelo Ferrari/PixabayChristmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you’re tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it’s time to try Settlers of Catan. It’s a strategy board game for three to four players fighting to be the dominant
Leonardo da Vinci, Annunciation, circa 1472 Wikimedia CommonsChristianity began with the appearance of an angel. In the gospel of Luke, Mary is told by the angel Gabriel she will conceive and bear a son and call him Jesus. Angelic messengers such as Gabriel bookmarked Jesus’s life. After his baptism by
Getty ImagesEvery year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”. We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities, family gatherings and present-giving. Countless Christmas cards depict
