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Living sustainably

Ahead of next month’s World Environment Day, Sarah Johnston from the Australian Conservation Foundation explains how we can live more sustainably and points out the key areas that need to be addressed.

Gay Australians set to head to New Zealand to wed

New Zealand’s parliament has voted to legalise same-sex marriage, a move that will see many Australians couples to travel across the Tasman to formalise their unions.

AFW Kate Sylvester: ‘The Last Sitting’

James Franco protests Aussie film ban

The American actor and former Oscars host launched an online video appeal after a decision by censors to ban a gay film from screening at Australian film festivals.

Heart disease detected in newborns of obese mothers

Startling new research has uncovered that expectant mothers who are overweight could increase their child’s chances of developing heart disease.

Christchurch Red Zone re-named “Rebuild Zone”

Two years since the tragic Christchurch earthquake, slow but steady progress is being made to get the shaken city back on its feet.

New dietary regulations spark anger

The Australian dietary guidelines have again been rewritten to better target the obesity problem – but they have angered food suppliers, with their strict new labeling and sugar restrictions.

Japanese ship harpoon whale in Australian waters

Sea shepherd activists have accused Japanese whalers of killing a minke whale while in Australia’s Antarctic territory.

Kiwi songstress Kimbra wins Grammy Award with Gotye

New Zealand-born songstress Kimbra has won a Grammy award with Australian singer Gotye for their chart-topping hit, ‘Somebody that I used to know’.

Macadamia & Chocolate Biscotti

Macadamia & Chocolate Biscotti recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

Andy Murray Curry & Other Australian Open Recipes

As we head into Australian Open finals week, it’s time to prepare for hours of TV viewing… accompanied by the perfect tournament menu, of course. Tennis Court Torte, anyone?

Cooking skills key to healthy weight loss

Women in search of a healthier lifestyle are being encouraged to ‘grab an apron and get creative in the kitchen’, as part of Healthy Weight Week.

Slow Cooked Pork, Pineapple and Sour Cream Tacos

RECIPE: Slow Cooked Pork, Pineapple and Sour Cream Tacos. Brought to you by MiNDFOOD. The Australian Grand Dairy Awards share […]

Macadamia Crusted Prawns with Aioli

Macadamia Crusted Prawns with Aioli recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD. Macadamia nuts work beautifully with seafood! These delicious crusted […]

Rack of Lamb with Macadamia and Herb Crust

Rack of Lamb with Macadamia and Herb Crust recipe, brought to you by MiNDFOOD.

Aboriginal DNA suggests missing Indian link

Research into the origins of Australia’s indigenous population has revealed an unexpected genetic relationship to their South Asian neighbours.

Christmas plants

Angus Stewart joins us to discuss Christmas plants for your home and garden. from traditional holly and poinsettia to colourful variations of native Christmas bush.

Australia’s National Wine Show

Australia’s National Wine Show begins this month, under the watchful eyes of a new chair of judges, Stephen Pannell. He joins us to talk about his new role and what visitors to the show can expect.

Interview: Ken Duncan

Renowned panoramic photographer Ken Duncan talks us through where his passion for photography began. He shares his story and explains how he fell in love with nature and the world around him.

Organic Wine

Tamburlaine Wines’ CEO and chief viticulturist Mark Davidson began his vineyard over 25 years ago. He explains why he decided to convert his vines into biodynamic organic produce and the future of organic wines.

The gift of sound

Four in every 1000 children are born profoundly deaf. The Sound World is giving the gift of sound to deaf children worldwide. We speak to the organisation’s founder Rosa Alpert about the initiative and it’s official ambassador, designer, Akira Isogawa.

Archie Roach

Indigenous Australian singer, Archie Roach has had to overcome many challenges, living through the stolen generation and surviving a stroke. He explains how he remains upbeat and creative and gives us a preview of his new album ‘Into the Bloodstream’.

Fishing for Tigers

We chat to Australian author Emily Maguire about her love of Vietnam and her latest novel which is set in the country’s capital of Hanoi.

AUTHOR PROFILE: Kim Wilkins

Kimberley Freeman is the pseudonym that author Kim Wilkins has used for her latest novel. She talks to us about writing under two names and her latest series of books.

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