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Mark Coles Smith

Mystery Road: Origin star Mark Coles Smith surprised himself as a 10-year-old when he told his teacher he wanted to be an actor. Now, he talks to us about fulfilling those childhood dreams.

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Home Run

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Ten years ago The Big Issue created Homes for Homes to help house people who need it most. It’s taken long-term vision – and a whole lotta belief that together we can solve our housing crisis.

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Kath and Cliff

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In my vision, Heathcliff lives in Avondale Heights and is a purveyor of fine meats at his local IGA. The ghost of Kath, his long-lost lover, comes banging on his sausage display case one day. “Look at moye, Cliffy, ya foxy moron!” she calls.

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Iced VoVo™ Mini Cakes by Helen Goh

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Tastes like home. For this recipe, I’ve chosen something that takes me home to Australia. Like lamingtons and Anzac biscuits (and Vegemite, obviously!), Iced VoVos, stalwarts of school lunchboxes and afternoon teas, are one of those shared memories that create a connection between Australians whenever we’re far from home.

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The Brian Wilson Mixtape

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Across the 1960s, The Beach Boys were a certified hit machine, with sensitive perfectionist Brian – like a cross between Phil Spector and a teddy bear – at the helm. But Brian’s body of work is more than just the golden-oldie staples beloved of classic rock stations today. Here’s a sampler of his complex, compulsive,…

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Brown Poles

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The story of Blue poles is part of Canberra folklore, and I fondly remember my first school trip to the gallery to see the painting. My mum named her slice Brown poles, poking fun at the furore and cementing the story in my head forever.

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