 It was one of the proudest parenting moments of Sammy J's life. Watching from the sidelines, he cheered on as his five-year-old daughter balanced tentatively on a pair of skis and slid towards her instructor. But then Sammy had a chilling realisation. |
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 “I miss my mother,” says Karthika, from Craigieburn. “Being a first-time mum to a 13-month-old born in the middle of a pandemic, I realise the value of my mum even more.” ABC Radio Melbourne and Everyday asked you to tell us about the person you wished you could be with right now and why you would love to cook up a ‘virtual’ storm with them. Karthika got to learn how to make the “softest Idli and the best coconut chutney” from her mother in Bangalore, India. |
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 Everyone has a story to tell, and ABC Radio Melbourne and Melbourne Writers Festival want to hear yours. The Homespun storytelling competition is back and we are looking for everyday Victorians to share their true tales with us. The only catch is that you must feature the line, 'I have been meaning to tell you'. Winners will work with ABC Radio Melbourne producers to craft their story to tell on stage in front of an audience as part of MWF 2021. |
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 A malnourished and lost northern giant petrel has been nursed back to health and set free after coming ashore on a Mt Martha beach. Jodi Bellett, a Phillip Island Nature Parks ranger, joined Jacinta Parsons during Sean Dooley's Squawkback segment to share news of the rehabilitation effort. And then they took a call from listener Simon, who was one of the people who rescued the bird. |
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 Need some ideas for meals that you can whip together with a few leftover vegetables (or that long-forgotten bag of frozen peas) and some basic pantry staples? From a veggie udon noodle soup to self-saucing chocolate pudding, you’ll love this selection of ultra-customisable recipes. |
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