“We definitely have to be on the hustle, some people feel that’s being too ambitious and ambition is a dirty word but I think unless you’re out there and you are pushing it won’t happen.” Mikala Tai. Mikala Tai is … Continue reading
“I work in a hospital where I see families every day who juggle tremendous hardship and adversity and that’s a reminder to me that my concerns are often trivial in comparison.” Margie Danchin. Dr Margie Danchin is a paediatrician at Melbourne’s … Continue reading
‘It’s a story I wanted to see told because this version of colonisation is a history I’ve only known as an adult. It felt like the right time for our national opera company to be addressing reconciliation and presenting some … Continue reading
Forget what you think you know about Australian entertainer Natalie Bassingthwaighte. As you’re about to discover this woman has many dimensions. She has truly earned her place as an accomplished performer, after seven years of knock-backs, hard slog and auditioning with 6,000 other hopefuls to finally land … Continue reading
“I guess that’s alarming when we look at the changes in the trends that we’re having as a society in terms of childbearing. So globally we have less children. We are breastfeeding for a shorter period. And we tend to … Continue reading
“Listen to be a film star is magnificent, but then to have a background of giving back like the three names I just mentioned just layers who they are.” Cheryl Cecchetto. Cheryl Cecchetto has produced, designed and directed the Academy … Continue reading
“At 16 I thought you could change the world, I actually went off to uni and studied science. Whilst I was there I started to meet people who were working in other areas so I swapped into social sciences. I … Continue reading
“For me, the most beautiful thing watching a show is being able to see a person’s soul. I don’t think you can hide that when you’re out on stage.” Leanne Stojmenov. Leanne Stojmenov is a mesmerising Cinderella before and … Continue reading
Earlier this year I went to a dinner party and met a woman whose story deserves to be shared. Ann Billington is a mum of three boys. Her youngest, five-year-old George is known as an “adorable kid” who makes a positive mark on many. George was diagnosed … Continue reading
Anastasia Fai Huge congratulations to Anastasia Fai Kogan after being appointed youngest director in the history of the Melbourne Opera Board. She will serve as a Non-Executive Director and is expected to bring energy and fresh, connective thinking to the … Continue reading