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Traditions, Heritage and diverse culinary styles of India

Indian spices are not only a pack of flavour and aroma but also treasure chests of wellness.

Celebrating Renée Geyer, Australia’s queen of soul

A pioneering artist, her iconic soul sound opened up the local conversation about what “sounding Australian” meant.

Have you tried these science-backed anger management tips for parents?

Even if you haven’t encountered this exact situation, just thinking about it might raise your hackles.

New Zealand’s new PM Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle

He distinguished himself during the COVID pandemic as a hard-working and competent leader who contributed a much-needed clarity and common sense.

The most detailed radio image yet of the Milky Way’s galactic plane revealed

The new image reveals thin tendrils and clumpy clouds associated with hydrogen gas filling the space between the stars.

New politics in a nation renowned for ethnic tension

The election ended the 16-year reign of the FijiFirst Government headed by Frank Bainimarama, the country’s larger-than-life figure.

Is your child not interested in reading chapter books? Here’s what you can do

Many books are designed to support young readers, with short chapters featuring plenty of images.

The last 5 kilos really are the hardest to lose. Here’s why, and what you can do about it

There’s a scientific basis for why losing the last few kilos is hard, called the weight-loss plateau.

Do you know what is more potent than cyanide? 

The venom of blue-ringed octopus contains tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin claimed to be a thousand times more potent to humans than cyanide.

How women broke barriers to enter surf lifesaving

This story involves tenacious and talented women who braved the waters to open the way for others.

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Point Cook crash victims identified as young mother Neha Bommali and visiting mother-in-law Rama Devi

“I cannot carry this heavy financial and logistical burden alone”

Australia adds nearly 393,000 people as population closes in on 28 million as migration drives growth

Nationally, the March quarter alone added 130,887 people, representing quarterly growth of 0.5 per cent.

Tony Burke says India Free Trade Agreement will be honoured as Australia targets temporary, international student and dependent visas

Burke said lower migration would “trash Australian services and trash the Australian economy”.
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