Wizard of Oz

Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne on a life-changing microphone, the drug and booze years – and what happened on his wedding night. 

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Caramel Bonbons

Tastes like home. It is made with butter, cream and sugar, and once it’s set, we cut it in little squares, wrap it with paper and call it a bonbon.

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Home Truths

“They said they’d call the housing services and find me accommodation. I said, ‘Go for it.’ They couldn’t find me anything, so eventually I let them take down my tent and they finally left.” – Tracey, QLD If everyone has the right to safe and secure housing in Australia, what do you do when you…

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Ricotta and Parsley Cannelloni

Tastes like home. Filled with creamy ricotta and the sweet, grassy, cold freshness of parsley, and bound with the warming rasps of fresh nutmeg, this was the dish that made me a cook.

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Roast Chicken with Cabbage and Peas

Tastes like home. It might seem cliché for a Brit to choose roast chicken as their staple, but for me, it’s a reliable companion. I love using cabbage and frozen peas – their vibrant green hues bring the plate to life. A final stir of crème fraîche adds a creamy richness, eliminating the need for…

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The Faraway Sky

Author and snorkeller Jock Serong recounts a rocky, breathless moment at sea. The moral of the story? Never underestimate the depths, your lungs, or a mischievous disappearing lobster.

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Q&A With the Fiction Edition Judges!

With submissions for our annual Fiction Edition closing in less than a week, we asked our esteemed judges Claire Cao, Ben Hickey and Danielle Binks for some words of wisdom. Find submission details here.

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