Girl power, female friendship, women in the lead: Yeah, that’s Wicked

By Louise Rugendyke Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. When the musical Wicked made its debut on Broadway in 2003, a particularly brittle New York Times review compared it to “sobfests about female friendship like the movie Beaches” (it also called the show’s heroine […]

Genius tip using kitchen item could help hydrangeas obtain ‘richer tones’

Hydrangeas are a popular pick among gardeners because they naturally lend themselves to different outdoor settings during the summer. Whether they’re grown on an urban plot or countryside garden, the flowers also take on different sizes and colors depending on the acidity levels of the soil. Plant aficionados at Brighter Blooms have explained altering the acidity levels of soil […]

Australia must stop being complacent, says Chalmers

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has told Australians the country faces a choice between complacency and success, releasing an intergenerational report that warns of major challenges to the climate, the economy and the budget over the next 40 years. The […]