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My whirlwind trip to Japan

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to take a spontaneous three-day getaway to Japan, thanks to my frequent flyer points. With limited time, I had to be selective — but each stop was worth it. My first priority was Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and it didn’t disappoint. The serene beauty of its traditional Japanese landscape left me speechless.  Entry was a budget-friendly $5.34 AUD, and the…

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🎬 Film Review: My Eyes — A Visionary story with heart by Tsushan Chambers 👁️✨

Tsushan Chambers delivers her most compelling work yet with My Eyes, her third well produced film — and arguably her finest to date. Known for creating sleek, emotionally resonant dramas with a powerful social message, Tsushan once again raises the bar with a moving story that puts eye health and human resilience in focus. The plot follows optometrist Alana, who, upon learning her daughter has a…

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Manifestation Is a Mindset

Manifestation Is a Mindset: Lessons from Jay Shetty’s latest Podcast with Roxie Nafousi, Dr. Tara Swart & More It’s no secret that my favourite podcaster is Jay Shetty. I love listening to his podcasts each week as they help me with my life. In his most recent podcast, he talks about manifestation. Expert Roxie Nafousi shares a powerful 7-step process to help you turn your dreams into reality…

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A Morning with Mystery, Art, and Purpose: My Visit to the Incognito Art Show

A Morning with Mystery, Art, and Purpose: My Visit to the Incognito Art Show Yesterday began bright and early as I lined up for one of my favorite annual events — the Incognito Art Show. Held at a charming gallery nestled within the Botanical Gardens, right across from the NSW Art Gallery, the experience was nothing short of memorable. As I waited in line, I had the pleasure of chatting with…

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Scroll to Stream: What's Next for Content

Scroll to Stream: What’s Next for Content Last night’s event, Scroll to Stream: What’s Next for Content, was a vibrant and insightful look into the future of media and film. Organised and facilitated by the ever-impressive Annemarie Gereis, the evening brought together leading voices in streaming, film, and digital content for a panel discussion that sparked ideas and inspired creators. 🎙️…

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Vivid Sydney 2025

Vivid Sydney is Australia’s biggest festival of light, music, ideas, transforming the city into a vibrant canvas of creativity each winter (May-June). Held annually across iconic locations like the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour, the event features breathtaking light installations, immersive art projections. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Vivid Sydney is a…

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A Night of Heart, Heritage, and Flavour at Magenta House

Last Friday night at Magenta House was nothing short of magical. A beautiful blend of storytelling and soul-warming food brought guests together for an unforgettable evening with writer Candice Chung, in conversation with host Mariam Ella Arcilla. Candice and Mariam This unique dinner event was inspired by Candice’s wonderful book, Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You. The “Tough Cuts” menu…

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Chinese Parents Don’t Say I love You 

Sydney Writers Festival event: Author Candice Chung in conversation with Alice Pung at Epping Library 20th May 2025 Last night at Epping Library, as part of the Sydney Writers’ Festival, author Candice Chung sat down for an insightful conversation with Alice Pung (OAM Author of Unpolished Gem, Laurinda, One Hundred Days and Her Father’s Daughter as well as the editor of Growing Up Asian in…

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Various Characters

theatre review VARIOUS CHARACTERS is a shining example of modern Australian theatre, offering a mirror to the everyday lives we see around us today. This beautifully written and skillfully crafted play comes from the talented mind of playwright Sime Knezevic, and under the insightful direction of Victor Kalka, it comes vividly to life on stage. The writing is particularly clever — laced with…

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Love, Laughter, and a Little Help from AI: Tiffany Wong’s One-Woman Dating Experiment show 

Tiffany Wong claims she’s not a comedian — just a self-proclaimed scientist, a hopeless romantic, and now, the enthusiastic test subject in her own AI-powered love experiment. But after witnessing her fabulous one-woman show at Factory Theatre, audiences enjoyed. Last night marked Tiffany’s final performance, and she went out with a bang — playing to a sold-out crowd. The show was a…

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It’s Our Time (romantic comedy) now streaming in U.S. & Canada on #Prime #Googleplay #itunes #Verizon #hoopla #fangdango

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It’s Our Time (rom-com)

It’s Our Time (romantic comedy) now streaming in U.S. & Canada on #Prime #Googleplay #itunes #Verizon #hoopla #fangdango

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Play School flashbacks

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“It’s Our Time”

Rom-com

It’s Our Time (romantic comedy) now streaming in U.S. & Canada on #Prime #Googleplay #itunes #Verizon #hoopla #fangdango

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Happy Easter

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Filmmaker Joy Hopwood talks diversity in rom-coms & her new film 'It's O...