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The heritage-listed Cairns masonic temple (inset) will be converted into a boutique backpacker’s hostel (main). Hotelier Zac Sarnecki plans to open Temple Backpackers in late 2026, after converting the 92-year-old masonic hall. Inset picture: Brendan...

‘We need a helicopter to go find them’: 13-year-old’s emergency call to save family stranded off WA coast revealed

“We got lost out there,” 13-year-old Austin Appelbee tells the triplezero operator, after swimming 4km (2.5 miles) in the rough, open ocean and running 2km (1.25 miles) to save his family. The operator asks how long it is since he set off. “[It] was...

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Brunswick site reborn

The future of Hobart’s Brunswick Hotel site is set to be revealed with the property being listed for sale. The city pub, which dates back to 1827, was destroyed by a fire in mid2021. Now, No.67 Liverpool St and adjoining properties 1/69 Liverpool St...

P&C FAILS CHILDREN

Cranbrook State School’s P&C has been fined $50,000 after it failed to disclose reported sexual abuse and inappropriate behaviour against children at the hands of an educator. A Townsville court heard the P&C, represented by president Adrian Coventry...

PLEASE COME FORWARD

Former students and staff of a nowclosed all-boys school in Geelong’s north are being urged to come forward with information dating back almost half a century, including details relating to a pair of former Christian Brothers. Melbourne-based law firm...

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INQUEST ON MASON TO REOPEN

The Coronial Inquest into the death of Toowoomba teenager Annette Mason is set to be reopened after new DNA evidence came to light. It is understood State Coroner Terry Ryan will recall two key witnesses, Michael Laine and Allan McQueen.

HEY, SOUL SISTER

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has used his ratepayer-funded trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy to lock in the city’s 11th sister city with Ancient Olympia in southern Greece. Mr Tate says the partnership will be critical ahead of 2032.

FINDING HER RAINBOW

Hobart drag icon Heidi Hole wasn’t always the exuberant character that lights up stages today – she was once just a little girl with a dream and a VHS player. She would watch The Wizard of Oz on repeat with her cousins, perhaps unaware of just how...

PLAIN SAILING

Jayne Porter of Humpty Doo captured a serene sight at Dinah Beach Sailing club on Sunday, January 18.

VOYAGE OF THE JAMMED

Adelaide drivers are enduring the nation’s worst gridlock because suburban transport links are not keeping pace with a housing boom, says the state’s peak motoring group. In an agenda-setting state election call, RAA chief executive Nick Reade warns...

PM stares down Hard Left

A frustrated Anthony Albanese has warned violent protesters and their political backers that dealing with Israel is crucial to advancing peace in the Middle East, as he and the Jewish state’s visiting President, Isaac Herzog, seek to heal a years-long...

DEAL WITH THE DEVIL

The former Labor state government was “doing the bidding” of the militant CFMEU at the expense of Queensland’s construction industry, an inquiry has heard. The Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU yesterday heard from Civil Contractors Federation...

WE ARE COMING FOR YOU ALL

Australia’s top cop says the outlaw Kazem Hamad empire has been hit by infighting and dysfunction since his arrest, as an Iraqi prison mugshot of the crime boss is revealed. Commissioner Krissy Barrett of the Australian Federal Police said the...

FAIR Protesters came for a fight. COP They got one

The Prime Minister, Premier and the state’s top cop have all backed the actions of police during Monday night’s violent rally in Sydney, saying it was the protesters who caused the chaos by trying to break through police lines. Their support of the...

Artists support for Friends in Common

The Yarrawonga Mulwala Artists Association (YMAA) has presented a cheque for $3,450 to Lesley Shead and Cheryl Fasoli from the Yarrawonga Friends in Common. The funds were raised from the sale to the public of artwork created and donated by the YMAA...

CORN DIP

Wyuna East farmer Jake Thompson, with dog Penny, has cut his irrigated corn plantings by about 25 per cent this season as hot conditions, high water use and tighter supply push water prices up across the Goulburn system, where total corn area is...

Saving Sanger Street:

Sanger St, once the heartbeat of Corowa, has declined in trade and foot traffic since the boom years of the ’70s and ’80s, with the iconic streetscape often feeling empty. The perception that Corowa can no longer supply what locals need is driving...

Charging ahead

Girgarre has been on the front foot of renewable technology for the better part of a decade, but its newest venture will quite literally drive the town into a future of sustainable tourism. With a population just under 600, Girgarre has become one of...

An instant family

Aside from being witness to personal development, Daniel Sanders said one of the best things about hosting European exchange students Lilith Rajk and Giorgia Genovese was seeing his “own country through the eyes of someone who hasn’t been...

Close call for the Classic

As the Darlington Point Riverina Classic Fishing Competition brought a vibrant surge of tourists and locals to the banks of the Murrumbidgee, a fiery scene was unfolding just a stone's throw from the festivities on Saturday. The alarm was raised early...

Key priorities outlined

Greater transparency and improved process in the planning and impact of mining, renewable energy and transmission line projects on agricultural land were among key policies adopted by the Across Victoria Alliance at its inaugural conference in Horsham...

Fixing fences, mending lives

The work of volunteers assisting bushfire recovery is much more than how many fences are replaced or donations distributed, in many cases it could be the reason a family still has mum or dad around at all. Bushfires devastate more than property – they...

Basketball

was the talk of the town over the weekend when more than 2250 players from across Victoria converged on West Gippsland for the annual Warragul Basketball Association’s annual junior tournament. Two hundred teams were involved in 379 games played at...

We are the Navy Blues

The Blues well and truly came to town last week, with Carlton players Nic Newman, Hudson O’Keeffe, Will Hayward and Campbell Chesser dropping in to Congupna Primary School to give students a footy experience they won’t soon forget. The visit turned...

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Tons of runs

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New Idea

Strap in! MAFS has started, and before I even heard anyone utter ‘ I do,’ I was wed to the new couples – and the chaos! As always, we’ll be bringing you the best behind- the- scenes gossip, like our exclusive story on page 14 this week. Our well-...

Howzat, we are back

After an unexpected two-week break, local sporting codes were back on the fields and greens for weekend action. Results will prove vital as summer sport comes to a conclusion. Celebrating a successful return to play were Regis Chakabva and his...

Review launched

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has opened a three-month review of the multi-billion-dollar basin plan with a 100-page discussion paper. The basin plan was developed to ensure water could be sustainably shared between the people who use it and the...

Fishing challenge lures a sellout crowd

The Edward Kolety Fishing Challenge has wrapped up for another year, with organisers declaring the 2026 event one of the biggest and most successful in its history. A sellout crowd, strong visitor numbers and a lively three-day program at Memorial...

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The small, buttery seeds of pine trees are not actually nuts but technically seeds found inside pinecones. They’re also one of the oldest wild foods humans have gathered. Archaeological evidence shows they were eaten nearly 10,000 years ago, prized for...

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FIX YOUR SOIL

There is an intimate relationship between soil and plants, microbes and water, humans and animals: a connective web that we, as gardeners, need to acknowledge before adding anything to our soil. It’s something that Robert and Stephanie Gourlay have...

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• When should I test my blood glucose levels (BGLs)? This varies depending on the type of diabetes and your medication, but possible times include before meals, two hours after eating, before bed, before you exercise and if you’re feeling unwell. •...

STARS OF SPORT

The Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce has called for “inconsistencies” in “two-tier” Territory airfare prices to be addressed, as Australia’s competition watchdog targets NT airports for special mention for disproportionate landing fees. Chamber...

CRAFTING A KINDER WORLD

What began as a personal healing project for Tasmanian maker Sarah De Jonge has grown into a global movement of kindness. Ten years on, her handmade wool-felt hearts are offering comfort, connection and love to people around the world

FRANCES WHITING

Iam one warble away from becoming a twitcher. A birder. An ornithologist. A bird nerd. I don’t mean I’ll be covering myself in twigs and leaves and pretending to be a mock orange anytime soon, lying in wait in my garden with a pair of binoculars flung...

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Andrea Del Sarto: The Renaissance Workshop In Action; Celebrating a Century of British Vogue; The Sackler Wing of Galleries; Louis Style: French Frames

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This spacious apartment overlooking a stunning lagoon-style pool is located within the prestigious Mantra Amphora Resort on Palm Cove’s iconic Williams Esplanade. Boasting two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a car park, it is ideal for buyers looking for a...

BUYERS FEELING PINCH

Property prices across the region soared by up to 41 per cent last year, with new data revealing the suburbs where buyers are now paying tens of thousands more to get into the market. New REA Market Trends data showed in Cairns, Edge Hill had the...

Suburban dream with Room for everything

Abig block suburban home has hit the Darwin property market with a two-storey chook pen, a pool and a massive shed. The owners will even throw in a few chooks to get your flock started. The current owners bought the property at 115 Lind Rd, Johnston,...

Path to a heritage treasure

A rare state heritage listed cottage, with many original features and a pretty facade, on the famed Cremorne Reserve path is for sale for $5.9m-$6.3m. Roslyn at 4 Bromley Ave has Art Nouveau stained glass windows, original pressed metal ceilings and...

Dim Chalmers

As the union movement and other woke or left-wing entities struggle to find ever more imaginative new ways to waste the taxpayer’s hardearned money, Marita Punshon writes in this week’s issue about the latest boondoggle from Tasmania. Certain council...

If you can’t beat them …

Established car makers are turning to China for reinforcements as a wave of new brands floods the car market. Around one in five new cars sold in Australia comes from China. Many are from the nation’s own car industry – built by brands such as BYD, MG,...

‘I’m gonna miss him forever’

The distraught parents of a boy killed by a shark in Sydney Harbour have sobbed and shared an emotional embrace as hundreds ventured into the waves at North Bondi Beach on Sunday to honour their son. Swimmers and mourners on surfboards paddled out to...

Dubbo’s Citizen of the Year, Sue Gavenlock, honoured and humble

DUBBO’S Citizen of the Year for 2026, Susanne (Sue) Gavenlock, was unable to attend the civic awards ceremony on Sunday, January 25, so mayor Josh Black made time to present the hardworking volunteer with her award in person a few days...

DAVID HERNANDEZ IS BEAUTIFUL 2.0

Ten years after it first arrived as a quiet but powerful declaration of self-worth, David Hernandez’s “Beautiful” is returning as a reflection of growth, resilience, and deeper self-acceptance. This Valentine’s Day, Hernandez is out with “BEAUTIFUL...

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How cute snowy owl chicks grow up to become powerful predators

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TWO OF A KIND

Amanda Seyfried and filmmaker Mona Fastvold speak about the art of their creative partnership working together on the film The Testament of Ann Lee.

A future without Mount Isa

North-west Queensland was rocked when Glencore closed the doors at its Mount Isa mine in 2025. Depleting deposits and aging infrastructure at the more than 70-year-old site brought the region’s future into question — leaving thousands of workers in...

Conceive. Collaborate. Commission.

The iconic Boyd House II / Walsh Street was the focus of the 2025 Tapestry Design Prize, inspiring five design teams to create concepts in response to its architecture. Their designs were then expertly translated into hand-woven tapestries by ATW’s...

NATIONAL STUDENT OMBUDSMAN ON GOVERNANCE

Tour inside a gorgeous new build

For many couples approaching retirement, it can be the time to downsize, to move into town and to find a low-maintenance home. However, for Mark and Jillian, it was the opposite. The couple, now grandparents, have recently relocated from a city...

Hedge and Arbour House

Emergent Studios’ design for the garden of a dwelling in Melbourne’s north east connects with the site’s bushland context. Article by Virginia Overell.

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Interview: Economist Thomas Walker challenges the smashed avo trope.

Economic inequality is a subject that Thomas Walker lives and breathes. As the chief executive and lead economist at Think Forward – a Melbourne-based not-forprofit dedicated to advancing policy related to intergenerational fairness – it’s at the core...

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Pencils - Derwent XL Blocks

When I was asked whether I’d be interested in trying out Derwent’s XL Blocks I jumped at the chance – what sketchoholic wouldn’t? As I waited for the blocks to arrive, I started to question how different they could be from other similar products on the...

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REMEMBERING stuff sure ain’t one of my strengths, but I vividly recall leaning against the fence as a 14-year-old kid at Street Machine Summernats 11, watching in awe as Peter Fitzpatrick claimed his third Grand Champion sword. If you’d have told that...

When I was a kid, I was obsessed with the ‘ology’ books.

The time I spent poring over their pages, opening up their secret little envelopes and touching the textured bits of ‘dragon skin’ and ‘mummy cloth’ probably adds up to whole days – maybe even weeks – of my life. They were and continue to be treasured...

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+ Switzerland In Style, The Death Of Gay Pop, João Reis da Silva and Mika Brunold Interviews: Matthew Mitcham Keiynan Lonsdale Sandra Berhard

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Crafting Unforgettable African Safaris Since 1962

Abercrombie & Kent has been curating luxury safaris for more than six decades. From mountain gorillas in Uganda to lions on the prowl in the Serengeti, we place you front row in the finest game reserves to witness Africa’s wild heart. Game sightings...

2026 PREDICTIONS

Tipping golf winners is a dangerous game, as Callum Hill and Matt Cleary know all too well.Their past misses are infamous, but that hasn’t stopped them from boldly offering their “certainties” for the 2026 season.

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Hong Kong’s new wave of design

The city’s architectural narrative is quietly being rewritten

The pool cabana and garden of Pia and Patrick Whitesell’s house in Los Angeles.

WHAT TO SHOP, WATCH & READ IN 2026

Mim Design reimagines an inner-city home.

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SAVING OUR DARLING DEVILS

It has been 30 years since an infectious cancer was first detected in Tasmanian devils, threatening to send them to extinction.

RIGHT ON THE MARQUES

Modern Classics From Photography’s Greatest Brands

News & New Products

There’s plenty of new goodies to tempt you as Christmas fast approaches, including Leica’s first M digital rangefinder camera… er, without the rangefinder. Yes, the M EV1 has an EVF and, not surprisingly, it’s controversial, but already a hot seller....

Ed tech 2025: The future is now

Technology has fundamentally transformed the work of teachers and how schools operate. In this comprehensive story we explore the ins and outs of gen-ai, the truth about time-saving tech, and how to ensure digital inclusion

AN ALFRESCO FEAST WITH FRATELLI PARADISO

READY, SET, ENTERTAIN

An outdoor oasis by Anthony Wyer

FACTORY WR250F

We tested Maximus Purvis’s ShopYamaha Off Road Racing’s factory WR250F against our DA WR250F. One word… WOW!

Photo essay

Announcing the winner of the 2025 Australian Country Photographer of the Year award

STEAM, SOAK, SWIM

Luxe wellness spaces at home

The Antikythera Mechanism

In 1901, sponge divers were diving off the wreck of a merchant ship that had sunk in the first century CE, 2000 years ago, as it passed between Crete and the Greek Peloponnese making its way toward Rome from Asia Minor (modernday Turkiye). The ship...

Inside Pia Whitesell’s A-list life

As women’s relationship with beauty continues to evolve, beauty campaigns are changing too, reflecting and amplifying a cultural shift. “I think we’ve all arrived at a place where we just want to look inward,” says Pia Whitesell (formerly Miller),...

Jelena Dokic: “Our voices have massive power” The former pro tennis player and now TV star explains why she needed to give body shamers a good serve.

If you’ve followed Jelena Dokic over the years – as a fierce, young top five tennis star, bestselling author, commentator and now a powerful voice for mental health – you might expect her days to run on intensity and discipline. But when she talks...

Small Group Journeys

Adventures are always better in good company. Our Small Group Journeys offer a glimpse of what makes travel with A&K so distinctive: intimate group sizes averaging 14 guests, insider access, expert-led exploration and guaranteed departures with just...

Vincent Bonnici

Combining his talent for painting with his passion for birds and animals has ensured success for this artist, whose works are featured in collections around the world.

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FEATURES Motogp Party — Joining the fun at the Red Bull Ring in Austria

On the surface, the campground had the usual big-event look and feel… but dig a little deeper and it was anything but ordinary. Maybe it was the group of naked blokes queued outside the shower block, or the guy blasting around in a golf buggy fitted...

BACK TO THE FUTURE

BMW’S retro-flavoured R 12 G/S is here and everything old is new again.

ALL THE STATS, FIGURES AND PRICES OF EVERY 4X4 YOU CAN BUY

A four-way in-depth comparo led the magazine this month, with a Nissan Pathfinder Ti mixing it with a Mitsubishi Pajero GLS, Jeep Cherokee Limited and Holden Jackaroo SE to see which one came out on top. While our judges initially sat on the fence,...

Growing Cherries

Given that cherries have a relatively short fruiting season, they are not always easy to find in the stores. They can be there one week and gone the next. Having your own cherry trees is one way to guarantee your own supply. Cherries are best suited...

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Back to The Drawing Board

Along, long time ago in the land of brown robed Christian Brothers and black and white Nuns, I lived in a world of Times Tables, Logic, English Grammar and the monotonous repetition of historical dates and facts. In this world, Art took a back seat on...

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SwIM school

Agroundbreaking midwifery training initiative marked its first anniversary in November, with the establishment of a partner program in neonatal care. The Midwifery Strength with Immersion Model (SwIM) program, a collaborative effort between Brisbane’s...

Dictatorship and Destruction, Chaos and Corruption:

MAGA and the Re-election of Trump

MEDITERRANEAN LIVING

It’s no longer a secret that people who eat a Mediterranean diet share many commonalities including a longer life expectancy, healthier hearts and lower rates of chronic disease. The positive effects of the diet are far-reaching and include lower...

Welcome to our latest issue of Business Franchise Australia and New Zealand Magazine!

Here we are in 2026, What a year we are leaving behind, so many ups and downs, I am hopeful that 2026 is a year of more ups than downs. Franchising has many great success stories and our Front Cover and Cover story this issue is Club Pilates a...

From the editor

Idon’t know about you, but I love stumbling across summer re-runs of classic films that I’ve not seen for years. And that summertime special concept sparked a bit of an idea. For our 32nd issue of Icons we wanted to do something different. And so,...

2026 Alive!

Reuben Kaye, Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

Pristine presentation with bonus side access

Positioned in a popular pocket of Drouin, close to the secondary school, parkland and sporting facilities, this four bedroom home is convenient for the family property buyer. A modern layout and minimal maintenance are also highlights, combined with...

Welcome

From planning delicious feasts with loved ones to decorating homes in twinkling lights, the spirit of Christmas is well and truly alive. However, with all the excitement comes one big challenge — the shopping list, the presents and all the things...

Wonder wall

The mid-century bones of this Melbourne home remain, thanks to a slow-and-steady renovation approach that seeks to highlight the building’s heritage with hardwearing materials and a warm palette

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Hello foodies,

Can you believe it’s Christmas time? The sun is shining, the table is set, and it’s time to gather with loved ones to celebrate a joyful, stress-free Christmas and the magic of summer holiday catch-ups. We at New Idea Food have wrapped up a cheerful...

WIN a $5000 Dissh wardrobe!

To celebrate our marie claire Lifestyle cover star – Dissh CEO Lucy Henry-Hicks – we’re giving readers the chance to WIN a $5000 wardrobe from the cult-favourite fashion label. Think effortless linen, modern tailoring and elevated everyday pieces. It’s...

Trias

With a mantra for designing solid, simple and beautiful homes, this studio focuses on the essentials of living well.

Bringing you closer to the products you love!

With Häfele Home and our dedicated website it is easier to order all of your favourite Häfele products online. Häfele Home brings you closer to our innovative products and will inspire your creativity with endless possibilities. Most of all the...

NEW TO THE TOP 100

NEW ENTRANTS TO THE LIST IN 2025 For the first time, we count these 22 producers among the best in Australia. The Halliday Top 100 Wineries for 2025 were announced last October. As in previous years, the list was made up of producers both new and...

Engines roar one last time

With the dust settled and the roar of engines fading from Hogan St, organisers are still reflecting proudly on an unforgettable finale to the Hussln Charity Car & Bike Show. The fifth and final event, held in Tatura in September, drew an impressive...

Hello!

Brrr, it was a cold and wet winter here in Sydney. If you live in Australia or anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere, you are probably feeling a bit like me, ready for the warmer weather to arrive. I'm keen to get outdoors again which influenced this...

GRADUATING CLASSES OF

This unique graduation feature celebrates the commitment and enthusiasm of Year 6 and Year 12 students across our region. We wish them all the best for their future as they approach their new schooling and life journeys.

FALLEN AND FORGIVEN

Two flawed geniuses. Two cricketing titans. As Steve Smith and Ben Stokes face one final Ashes showdown on Australian soil, the outcome of the upcoming Ashes series could significantly shape how both are remembered, writes ABC SPORT’s Quentin Hull.

LET’S PEEK IN OUR HOME

The care and attention to detail Dixon Builders have put into their own home; imagine the care they will put into building yours. The combination of red brick, hardwoods, and concrete has given the home a softness and grandeur which has created a...

Pets and Their Impact on our Mental Health

If you are a pet owner, you will probably agree that pets contribute greatly to our happiness, thanks to the joy, companionship and unconditional love that they bring to our lives. What you may not realise though, is just how deeply our beloved animal...

LET’S PEEK IN OUR HOME

The care and attention to detail Dixon Builders have put into their own home; imagine the care they will put into building yours. The combination of red brick, hardwoods, and concrete has given the home a softness and grandeur which has created a...

WELCOME

If you’re looking for something new to take you from winter through spring, we’ve curated a selection of whites, reds and spirits that’ll do just that. From sparkling, chardonnay, riesling and even alvarinho, to grenache, cabernet sauvignon and an...

LET’S PEEK IN OUR HOME

The care and attention to detail Dixon Builders have put into their own home; imagine the care they will put into building yours. The combination of red brick, hardwoods, and concrete has given the home a softness and grandeur which has created a...

IT’S ALWAYS HAIKU SEASON

BEN MANSILL

This month Finished the final level in PC Gaming Magazine Publishing, then relaxed deeply into his gaming chair, closed his eyes for a moment and smiled, before hitting Exit Game for the last time. It’s never nice or easy to say goodbye, but, sadly,...

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Just revolutioning

What an amazing 25 years! Since May 2000, Linux Format has been entertaining, informing and educating anyone who would listen about the world of free and open source software and the Linux kernel to this final issue. Over the years, Linux Format has...

COMFORT FOUND

Recipes that will warm the depths of winter

Homes Safe harbour

A nautically inspired update to a Brunswick bungalow marks a special homecoming for one family.

EDITOR’S NOTE

It is with a heavy heart that I write to let you know this is the final issue of ROYALS monthly. The difficult decision has been made to close the magazine, marking the end of our incredible journey together. To our readers, thank you for your...

GAME TIME IS HERE

It’s time to pop the champagne, McPherson Media Group’s Football and Netball Magazine turns 21 in 2025. Since its debut as a 48-page the calendar as ‘the’ Saturday edition in 2005, the magazine for sport, with the Goulburn has grown to become the...

GAME TIME IS HERE

Since its debut as a 48-page edition in 2005, the magazine has grown to become the main information desk for all things footy and netball in the wider Goulburn Valley/Murray catchments. And in the red-letter, 76-page installation in front of your...

Entertain in waterfront showpiece

The Fell family has weathered Scottish winters and conquered Sydney’s chaos, but this Southport showstopper is where it put down roots. With a gin in hand and the Gold Coast skyline stretching before her, Leona Fell knew the family had finally found...

GAME TIME IS HERE

Since its debut as a 48-page edition in 2005, the magazine has grown to become the main information desk for all things footy and netball in the wider Goulburn Valley/Murray catchments. And in the red-letter, 76-page installation in front of your...

GAME TIME IS HERE

It’s time to pop the champagne, McPherson Media Group’s Football and Netball Magazine turns 21 in 2025. Since its debut as a 48-page edition in 2005, the magazine has grown to become the main information desk for all things footy and netball in the...

Welcome

It’s with a heavy heart I have to announce we’ve made the very difficult decision to close the magazine, so this will be last-ever issue of Photoplus: The Canon Magazine. I’ve worked on every issue, from the launch issue 1 back in 2007 – when the Canon...

DETECT AI

YOU’LL NEED THIS EXIFTOOL (Optional) IN MARCH 2024, author Joanna Maciejewska tweeted: “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.” Her comments...

IT’S MAD MULLET-DAY

Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (centre) with clippers ready to give his famed mullet cut to fans for Saturday’s showdown at home against the Knights. Picture: Glenn Hampson

Yes, Adults Can Develop Food Allergies

Allergic reactions in later life is more common than you might think.

Embracing new beginnings

Recently, our region’s five and six-year-olds were eager to begin their educational journeys as they stepped into Prep, excited to forge new friendships and explore the wonders of learning. With oversized bags, brand-new uniforms, and tiny feet in...

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Moama Public School and Koluka Preschool 2025

Students at Moama Public School benefit from: ◆ A welcoming community that encourages collaboration and ongoing discussions about your child’s learning. ◆ An on-site Preschool operating 3 days a week. ◆ Strong transition to school programs ensuring...