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Win a Chocolate Easter Sharing Box

Hey Mums! 🐰💐We’ve got a fun and exciting Easter challenge for your little ones! Our Easter Coloring Competition is open to kids aged 2-10, and we can’t wait to see their creative magic! Download & Print the provided Easter-themed coloring sheet, and all they need to do is color it and make it come to […]

Three Decisions Every Beaches Mum Faces When Selling the Family Home

by Linzi Lithgow If you’re thinking about selling on the Northern Beaches this year, you’ve probably noticed that no two people give you the same advice. One friend tells you to renovate the bathroom first. Another says don’t bother, just list it. Someone else thinks the market will pick up in spring and you should […]

Review: National Theatre Live – All My Sons

National Theatre’s new live recording of their production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, starring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, is a surefire hit that perfectly captures the essence of Miller’s play and is sure to have an unforgettable effect on every viewer. Directed by Ivo van Hove, the Belgian theatre director behind invigorating restagings […]

Review: 84 Charing Cross Road

I went to see 84 Charing Cross Road at Ensemble Theatre last night and honestly came out feeling really warm and happy. It’s one of those gentle plays that sneaks up on you emotionally. The story follows the friendship between a New York writer and a London bookshop owner through years of letters, and even […]

Review: Seven Snipers

A compelling thriller and a thoroughly enjoyable action film, Sandra Sciberras’ Seven Snipers is a sensationally thrilling film that is sure to delight any cinema going audience. Set on a remote Australian farm, the film follows Kris, a retired special ops sniper who seeks help from her old unit when the mysterious warlord, The Dragon, […]

5 Mistakes Mums Make Every Winter (And How to Fix Them)

Winter can be deceptively chilly. You think you’ve got everything under control, and then one morning you’re standing in the kitchen at 7am, freezing, waiting for the house to warm up while the kids complain and the dog refuses to move. Most households rely on their heating systems without much thought. But small habits or […]

Things to Know Before Applying for an Australian Partner Visa

Knowing the requirements for an Australian Partner Visa enables the applicant to prepare for a smoother application process. A visa that permits the partner to live in Australia with their spouse/partner who is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or an eligible citizen of New Zealand. Familiarising yourself with some of the most important elements […]

Top 10 Protection Visa Lawyers in Australia for Visa Refusal Cases

Facing a visa refusal in Australia can be stressful, particularly for individuals seeking protection due to safety concerns in their home country. The legal landscape of Australian visas is complex. It has strict eligibility criteria, requires detailed documentation, and often has tight deadlines for appeals and reviews. Visa refusals for protection visas (subclass 866) primarily […]

Behind the Page: Jasper Peach

Jasper Peach on Body Neutrality, Inclusive Language, and the Book That Holds Space for Everyone My Body Is My Home — the latest from Australian writer Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin — arrives at a moment when conversations about body image are everywhere, and yet the simplest, most grounding idea of all keeps getting overlooked. Not body […]

Book Review: Oh No! by James Foley

Oh No! by James Foley is a laugh-out-loud picture book that proves reading should always be this much fun. Packed with humour, expressive illustrations and plenty of comic chaos, this is the kind of story that has kids hooked from the very first page and grown-ups sneaking a giggle too. Perfect for young readers who […]

Thinking About Pilates? Here’s Why You Should Start in a Group Class

We all know Pilates is a powerhouse workout, strengthening muscles, toning your body and leaving you feeling seriously good. But starting something new can feel a little intimidating. The good news? A group class might just be the best place to begin. Here’s Why You Should Start in a Group Class Motivation Yes, being surrounded […]

Review: Narwal Flow

As a busy mum, I’m always looking for ways to make everyday life a little bit easier—especially when it comes to keeping the house clean. Between kids, school runs, and everything else going on, cleaning is one of those things that never really stops. That’s why I was so interested in trying the Narwal Flow, […]

What Kind of Foundation Do Today’s Children Really Need?

by Melissa Chandler A reflection from a Montessori parent as my child leans into high school. As my eldest completed their first year of high school last year, I’ve found myself doing a lot of reflecting on the journey that’s brought us here and more importantly, on the foundation that was laid in those early years. Like many parents, […]