Australia’s Department of Home Affairs recently announced a sudden, substantial increase in the application fee for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). The fee has doubled...
Following a large-scale military strike by the United States and Israel against Iran, Tehran launched retaliatory actions, rapidly escalating the conflict and spreading across the Middle...
Victoria Opposition Leader Jess Wilson unveiled a housing plan at the Herald Sun Future Victoria Summit on the 25th, advocating for expanding Melbourne’s Central Business District...
As the United States and Iran prepare for a new round of nuclear talks, the U.S. Treasury Department has released an updated sanctions list targeting Iran....
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address on the 25th, lasting nearly one hour and fifty minutes—the longest in history. During...
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced the 2026/27 Budget on the 25th. He stated that benefiting from robust stock market performance and accelerated economic growth,...
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that Shen Yun, an art troupe associated with Falun Gong, received a bomb threat during its Australian tour. The organizers received...
The Undiscovered Lonely In the first issue of this column, I mentioned our upcoming training program for high-functioning bilingual autistic individuals. A reader contacted us after...
Raymond Chow Before February 9, Apple Daily founder and publisher Jimmy Lai was sentenced to twenty years in prison for violating Hong Kong’s National Security Law....
Chinese civilization has endured for over three thousand years and, in principle, should be a force enriching global culture and advancing human development. Yet to this...
There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of pasta, a glass of Sangiovese, and a heaping spoon of tiramisu to...
These make a fantastic dinner-party dish. When guests unwrap their little parcels, they’re met with tender, juicy lamb, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes,...
Hotpot is having a moment in Melbourne, and it goes far beyond traditional Chinese styles. Whether you’re craving something fiery,...
Served either warm or chilled, these sweet Sri Lankan puddings make a delightful treat any time of year. Serves: 15...
A wave of exciting new Thai eateries has hit Melbourne, bringing with them bold flavours, rare regional specialties, and irresistible...
This vibrant spicy potato salad, known as achar, is a staple in Nepali cuisine. Nearly every Nepali has enjoyed this...
Rou-zao is something distinctly and unmistakably Taiwanese. If you’ve never been to Taiwan or don’t have a personal connection to...
Serves: 4 people Preparation:10 minutes Cooking: 5 minutes Skill Level: EASY Ingredients 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, julienned...
Serves: 4 people Preparation: 35 minutes Cooking: 1 hour Skill Level: MID Ingredients 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz)...
Handle hangry children by heading to these kid-approved spots. Featuring pram-friendly locations, wheelchair-accessible restaurants, places with high chairs and a...
