4 h. ago Grilled calamari pasta with zucchini and green chilli butter

Grilled calamari, lemony garlic butter and zucchini noodles come together in this bright and easy pasta dish, which can be on the table in 30 minutes.

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14 h. ago This budget airline has a poor reputation and it’s justified

Tiny seats, meagre food and fee-gouging – this European low-cost carrier has it all.

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34 h. ago From market to plate: the flavours of Tropical North Queensland

Starting my week-long road trip through Tropical North Queensland on a weekend was not by chance. I’ve been known to shift around itineraries on holidays purely based on when a food market will be on, and this trip is no different.

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38 h. ago Feu or pho? The French dish that likely inspired the Vietnamese classic

Pot-au-feu is a French classic, a one-pot wonder, a dish of meat simmered over many hours with various vegetables and a bouquet garni.

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3 d. ago Dunstall’s huge call on Dangerfield’s forward future; Petracca’s emotions show after Demons loss to Cats

The Cats were too good for the Demons scoring a comfortable win at GMHBA Stadium. Relive the action here.

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3 d. ago AFL 2025 round four LIVE updates: Emotional Petracca lets his frustration show after latest loss; legend’s huge Dangerfield call

The Cats were too good for the Demons scoring a comfortable win at GMHBA Stadium.

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4 d. ago With serenity and comforts aplenty, this restored retreat is superb

Hobart luxurious Lumiere Lodge is near enough to the centre and waterfront for all the attractions, but far enough afield to enjoy the peace of suburbia.

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5 d. ago The underrated local gems (and fine diners) this top chef loves eating at the most

The Enter Via Laundry chef and memorable MasterChef guest opens her little black book of food and dining recommendations in Australia and overseas.

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6 d. ago A groundbreaking Federation Square restaurant has suddenly closed

Big Esso, which shone a light on First Nations food, has had its journey brought to an abrupt end, shocking even its owner, who says she is determined to fight back.

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7 d. ago Tiger’s ban stands; Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit

Rhyan Mansell’s three-match ban stands; Elijah Hollands is expected to return through the VFL this weekend; and the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.

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7 d. ago Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit

Elijah Hollands is expected to return from his personal issues to play his first official game in the VFL this weekend. Meanwhile, Bomber Tom Edwards’ dream start to his AFL career has been derailed with a serious injury and Andrew Dillon says the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.

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7 d. ago Beloved Margaret River eatery to close as lease renewal refused

They provided full-throttle, nourishing food in an alfresco community setting. Now it’s coming to an abrupt halt – but something even bigger might be in store.

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7 d. ago $15 per food delivery? These new aged care prices are outrageous

The government has released new indicative prices of home care offerings, and they’ve got me wondering how much care and support will people actually receive.

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8 d. ago Food that’s far from ‘generic’: Four surprising new Italian venues (with one in Greek town)

Get pasta in shapes you’ve never seen before. Eat pizza topped with saganaki. And return to a Melbourne dining institution that’s been revived.

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8 d. ago After months in the doldrums, the government has its mojo back, right when it was really needed

Despite the good news in the latest Resolve Political Monitor, it is a strange world when Labor finds comfort in any poll that has its primary vote at just 29.

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9 d. ago Chip bags turned into portable bowls are the hot order at Abe’s Comida

The Leichhardt kitchen is filling Doritos packets with lime, guacamole and slow-cooked meat as per Mexican street-food tradition.

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1 week ago More meat and chips, less chocolate: here’s how our eating habits have changed

Australians bought more than 15 million tonnes of food and non-alcoholic drinks last financial year – but the things we reached for have shifted.

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1 week ago Want to try new foods? Do like me and make your own food festival

This way you can abandon the bamboo spoon and queues for the loo and actually sit in a seat.

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1 week ago ‘The Chadstone effect’: Thousands flock to sample Melbourne’s newest food mecca

A champagne and oyster bar, high-end florist and ‘food concierge’ are among more than 50 vendors at the shopping centre’s new fresh food and dining precinct.

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1 week ago Dramas, thrillers, romcoms? None of them beat this movie genre

All hail the buddy comedy, cinema’s most reliable comfort.

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