PROFILE: Physics whiz James Kwiecinski
One of the first signs that Taylors Lakes whiz-kid James Kwiecinski was destined for big things was when he started teaching other students his...
MY SUBURB: Kath Curry, Sunshine North
Sunshine North resident Kath Curry is the dean of Victoria University’s trades college in Sunshine. The former nurse says it’s rare to see a...
INTERVIEW: Serena Williams, the ace of style
Not content with world domination on court, Serena Williams is making her powerful presence felt in the world of fashion, writes Jane Rocca.
She’s worth...
INTERVIEW: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
It’s not often you meet someone who has a planet – one that oscillates in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter, as it happens...
INTERVIEW: The ratbag in Rafter
The interview was meant to be about Roger Federer – his career, his slipping ranking and the notion that he is the greatest tennis...
MY SHOUT: Time to ban the politics
If I had my way, I’d ban party politics from local government.
Few councils in Victoria are untouched by party affiliations being put ahead of...
MY SUBURB: Peter Head, Sunshine
Peter Head, senior services and programs officer at Sunshine library, has lived in Brimbank for only three years but his work has ensured he...
MY SUBURB: Peter Head, Sunshine
Peter Head, senior services and programs officer at Sunshine library, has lived in Brimbank for only three years but his work has ensured he...
PROFILE: At 17, Kathy is already a high achiever
She may be just 17, but North Sunshine’s Kathy Tran has already been rewarded for her work in the community.
The Marian College student was...
PROFILE: Pallavi Sharda living Bollywood dream
It could be a script: beautiful young girl chafes against the academic expectations of her high-achieving parents and runs away to become a Bollywood...
QUE SERA: Falling on a spear
The young woman at the supermarket till thrust three bunches towards me, the look in her eyes a mixture of misery and fear.
“What?” I...
Healing journey’s big steps a Eureka moment for Amanda
After suffering from debilitating depression and insomnia that caused her to take six months off work, St Albans resident Amanda Riddles has found the...
PROFILE: Patricia’s taking steps to give back
A full-time carer for her adult daughter, Deer Park resident Patricia is putting her best foot forward to take part in Sunday’s Walk to...
PROFILE: Shane Jacobson in high demand
“Some people don’t want others to know they grew up in the western suburbs,” Shane Jacobson says. “Some say it under their breath or...
QUE SERA: Time to give pink the slip?
Recently I was pinked. While the question may be who, in the month of October, wasn’t, I suddenly found myself the pinkiest pink thing...
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Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread
This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added...
