She was told her fiction wasn’t ‘Australian enough’. Then she won the Miles Franklin

She was told her fiction wasn’t ‘Australian enough’. Then she won the Miles Franklin

Working with a “billable hours” mindset,lawyer,mum of four and author Shankari Chandran weaves sharp social justice critiques through her loving family tales.

  • byMelanie Kembrey

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The world’s most underrated countries for food

The world’s most underrated countries for food

If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life,it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.

  • byBen Groundwater
This top neurosurgeon learnt everything she could about the human brain. Then she had a stroke

This top neurosurgeon learnt everything she could about the human brain. Then she had a stroke

Of course Dr Brindha Shivalingam knew “exactly what was happening” when she suffered stroke symptoms,but a further diagnosis came out of left field.

  • byJacqueline Maley
Australia accused of using ‘repugnant,unethical’ methods in dramatic ads
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Australia accused of using ‘repugnant,unethical’ methods in dramatic ads

The “Zero Chance” campaign dates back several years - the latest ads depict desperation and suicide contemplation. Its cost remains a secret.

  • byZach Hope
Nine must-do highlights of Kandy,Sri Lanka

Nine must-do highlights of Kandy,Sri Lanka

Kandy is in Sri Lanka’s central province,surrounded by mountains and their tea plantations and host to many sacred Buddhist sites.

  • byJulia D’Orazio
This Hilton is on the edge of a huge,animal-filled national park
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This Hilton is on the edge of a huge,animal-filled national park

A thoughtful,sustainability focused resort which does its best to live harmoniously with its environment.

  • byKeith Austin
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‘Good immigrants are grateful’:Nope,I’m Sri Lankan-Aussie,and I won’t stop calling out racism

‘Good immigrants are grateful’:Nope,I’m Sri Lankan-Aussie,and I won’t stop calling out racism

Accepting my identity as a brown woman means standing up to prejudice – even if it makes people uncomfortable.

  • byGabriella Marcelline
Mastering the Sri Lankan Tamil kiss

Mastering the Sri Lankan Tamil kiss

Miles Franklin Award-winner Shankari Chandran on family and funerals.

  • byShankari Chandran
How to cultivate a love for all beings,great and small

How to cultivate a love for all beings,great and small

A common Buddhist saying tells us to “cultivate love for beings all”. I could start with mosquitos. But leeches and spiders – not so keen.

  • byMichael Wells
Optimism for the future and evolving identity:Winners of the Brisbane Times Essay Prize revealed

Optimism for the future and evolving identity:Winners of the Brisbane Times Essay Prize revealed

Local writers Sabrina Guse and Gabriella Marcelline have won the inaugural competition with essays about racism and Brisbane’s potentially utopian future.

  • byNick Dent
Airline review:Food and service make up for this business class’ shortcomings
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Airline review:Food and service make up for this business class’ shortcomings

While the entertainment offerings and bar menu fall short,this business class has other highlights.

  • byJulie Miller