Extended lockdown sparks podcast
Instead of binge watching, this Victorian in lockdown turned his hand to making his own podcast. Continue reading Extended lockdown sparks podcast
Category: Profile
COVID-style cuppas lead to café
Rather than wait for the job market to normalise, barista Stefan Iannace decided to go into business when the pandemic hit. Continue reading COVID-style cuppas lead to café
Mollydooker: where every wine comes with a story
Mollydooker Wines was established in 2005 by Sarah Marquis and her former husband, Sparky. The last 15 years have shown their wines, motto and core values shaking the wine industry and proving that wine isn’t just about what goes in the bottle, but the passion and drive of the team putting it together truly makes the difference. Continue reading Mollydooker: where every wine comes with a story
Free lamingtons! Kytons Bakery celebrates Lamington Day around SA
If you love lamingtons as much as you love a good freebie, head down to Rundle Mall this Lamington Day for a free treat from Kytons Bakery! To celebrate, OTR spoke to the owner of this South Australian icon about all things lamington in the age of COVID-19. Continue reading Free lamingtons! Kytons Bakery celebrates Lamington Day around SA
Australia’s twin pandemics: COVID-19 and racism
“They’re not that creative with words. It’s always ‘Ching Chong Chinese’, rice eaters, yellow skins, maggots, pests, rats – that kind of thing.” A South Korean international student shares his experience with racism before and during the pandemic. Continue reading Australia’s twin pandemics: COVID-19 and racism
Fighting menstrual TABOO one pad at a time
A year on from when we last spoke to the TABOO girls, On The Record contributor, Alyssa Cairo, takes a deeper look into Isobel Marshall’s life as a university student fighting period poverty. Continue reading Fighting menstrual TABOO one pad at a time
Sputnik says
Author, trail runner, blogger, philanthropist and all-round creative, Sputnik, tells his story – from 100km runs to his multiple novels and everything in between. Continue reading Sputnik says
It’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice
The music industry can be harsh and ruthless at times, but Bianca Nilsson—owner of Adelaide-based independent record label Renegade Records—shows it’s possible to hold on to your values and still be successful. Continue reading It’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice
How one teacher is continuing to inspire her students online during COVID-19
Astrid-Marie Powell is one of many teachers who are determined to not let COVID-19 stop them from teaching not only their own students, but many others too. Continue reading How one teacher is continuing to inspire her students online during COVID-19
What it’s like to be Australia’s best chess player
Anton Smirnov became Australia’s youngest ever grandmaster at just 16 years of age; his story speaks to many of the difficulties faced by Australian chess players. Continue reading What it’s like to be Australia’s best chess player
