Winter is a time of renewal.  Whilst some of may be dreading the onset of a cold, wet and frosty winter, this season is critical for the health of plants. Deciduous plants require a cold period to perform well. They are able to conserve energy to be used in the production of leaves and vibrant blooms when the warm weather returns. Cooler temperatures and more rainfall allow other plants to recover from the stress of summer heat and build strong and deep root systems. And at this time there are fewer pests and diseases to attack your plants. PLANT OF THE SEASON Camellias which flower in early winter are looking...

Everyone knows they will eventually die, yet death remains a taboo topic. But avoiding the discussion doesn't make death go away — it just leaves us unprepared emotionally, psychologically and practically. Around 187,000 Australians die each year. Average life expectancy is now around 82 years and more than three quarters of deaths occur in people over 70. On average, around six Australians per thousand die each year. This is a very different pattern than around a century ago. In 1900, at 11 deaths per 1,000 population, the mortality rate was almost twice what it is today. A century ago, most deaths were from infectious disease and nearly 2...

The Australian Parliament House Artist-in-Residence program is now open for expressions of interest in Canberra. Open to visual artists over the age of 18 – it...

The Australian Parliament House Artist-in-Residence program is now open for expressions of interest in Canberra. Open to visual artists over the age of 18 – it...