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Treaty between Australia and Papua-New Guinea
Australia and Papua-New Guinea have signed a Mutual Defence Treaty as of yesterday, aiming to strengthen the defence relationship between...
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Taco Tuesday!
It's National Taco Day today. Many countries have their own take on niche taco flavours, choose your favourite in our poll below! (Photo:...
Oct 7, 20251 min read


The meaning of the Mooncake Festival
The essence of the Mooncake Festival is 'reunion, symbolised by the roundness of the moon'. Photo credit: Adobe Stock
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Transformation of Mooncake Festival
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, mooncakes became central, evolving from moon worship offerings to gifts connecting people. Photo...
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Origins of the Mooncake Festival
This concept originated in the Tang Dynasty and took shape in the Song Dynasty with moon gazing, banquets, and family gatherings. Photo...
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Mooncakes and culture
The Chinese population in Melbourne inherit the customs of the Mooncake Festival. Asian supermarkets offer various flavors of mooncakes....
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What is the Mooncake Festival?
This year the Mooncake Festival falls on October 6th. Also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, it holds significance far beyond just...
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Matcha between meals
Dr Margaret Murray, from Swinburne University, recommends drinking matcha tea separately from meals by at least an hour in order to...
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Matcha tea and iron absorption
Matcha tea soared in popularity throughout the year on TikTok, but Swinburne University dietician Dr Margaret Murray suggests it could...
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Affected tram routes amidst maintenance works
Tram routes 19, 57, 58 and 59 will all be affected by the maintenance works in the CBD, footpaths will remain open for pedestrians....
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Vital tram works in Melbourne's CBD
Maintenance work along the intersection between Victoria and Elizabeth Street starts today, normal services will be disrupted until...
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Fruit fights swelling
It is National Fruit at Work Day! Fruits have compounds that fight damage and swelling, which may help to protect the lungs, reducing the...
Oct 7, 20251 min read
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