Following on from her much-loved debut book, OSTRO, the queen of uncomplicated, unfussy cooking Julia Busuttil Nishimura, has released a new recipe book focusing on simple, seasonal family food. Here, Julia shares her version of chicken soup for the soul – a refreshing, spring-appropriate miso ramen, with handmade noodles (how fancy!). Sourdough is so last…
Science and scientific research has always been a pretty undervalued profession – just ask any qualified scientist currently trying to elucidate and communicate their knowledge in a world obsessed with the cult of celebrity. Lost in bytes and bits of misinformation, junk and pseudoscience, many are relegated to silence, or worse – derision. History hasn’t…
An always vibrant celebration of First Nations art and culture, this year the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), are bringing their highly-revered annual festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists direct to our homes and screens. The CIAF ethical art market place attracts thousands of national and international collectors and curators each year, helping…
By slowing down and celebrating clothes as culture, there’s a lot we can learn and celebrate about Indigenous designers and the work they do. The introduction of the National Indigenous Fashion Awards this year takes us one step closer to putting these talented artists, deservedly, on the map. Broadcasted live via NITV’s social media earlier…
As our chaotic world spins madly on, creating a harmonious and peaceful environment by using the magic of nature is a philosophy we can all get behind. Calming the mind and rejuvenating the soul, the individually handcrafted botanical smudge sticks from Elementals Botanica aim to bring a deeper sense of purpose and wellbeing. Smudging itself…
Connection, community, Country… oh and COVID-19 — as the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) kicks off again next week, things are set to look a little different as the event moves online for the first time in its history. Now in its 14th year, DAAF will run for nine days from 6 August on the…
Do you know your oxo-degradables from your non-biodegradable bioplastics? Can you pick a compostable plastic bag when you see one? In Issue 44, we delved into the complex world of ‘greener’ plastics to unpack the issues around our packaging. While we’ve made strides in the past decade towards freedom from plastic, Australians still consume an…
Feeling a little overwhelmed by the world right now? We all know how important it is to take care of ourselves, especially when tensions are running high, but how often do we actually allow ourselves time to chill and lap up a little pampering? Spending quality “me time” shouldn’t mean spending lots of cash, or…
The world has lost a hero. Civil rights icon John Lewis passed away on Friday evening after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old. “I have been in some kind of fight — for freedom, equality, basic human rights — for nearly my entire life. I have never faced a fight quite…
As we have stumbled our way through this pandemic, past supermarket shortages and panic buying, it’s become evident just how important food security is and how self-sufficiency may provide the answer. Enter: the permaculture lifestyle. More than just ‘backyard gardening’, permaculture is an attitude that can reap many rewards. Sure, it won’t happen overnight (what…
In Issue 45, author and climate campaigner Anna Rose explained how we all have more power than we think when it comes to influencing and creating real change. When I was four years old, a landmark paper was published by eminent CSIRO scientist Dr Tom Beer. Titled ‘Australian bushfire danger under changing climatic regimes’, the…
What normally comes to mind when you think of Pride month? Parades, parties and pasties? The rainbow too, of course; a riot of colour and light that acknowledges and accepts the full spectrum of humanity in all its glory. For over five decades now, June has served as a time to celebrate. A lot has…