In this podcast episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, Michelle Frechette is joined by her friend and WordPress security expert, Kathy Zant. They delve into various aspects of website security, focusing on WordPress. Kathy discusses her recent security courses aimed at demystifying WordPress for beginners and emphasizes the importance of proact…

A staggering 62 per cent of the clothes we buy in Australia have some form of synthetics in them. With the rise of fast fashion the ubiquity of plastics will only worsen over time. Dr Tamzin Rollason is a lecturer at RMIT's School of Fashion and Textiles who argues we need to rethink not just consumer behaviour but the life cycle of clothes from st…

Patrick Grant is the co-owner of Savile Row tailors Norton and Sons and the author of The Savile Row Suit- the art of bespoke tailoring. He shares his insights into the joy of a well cut suit, albeit at an eye-watering price.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Andrew McConnell is a chef and the owner of a plethora of Melbourne restaurants, wines and food providores. He shares his deep love of cooking with a dish he would choose for his last meal, spaghetti vongole.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Colin Bisset explores the gossip worthy life of Isaac Merritt Singer, the man who invented the modern sewing machine, the Singer.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In this podcast episode, host Corey Maass and Michelle Frechette discuss a variety of topics, focusing on their recent travel experiences, encounters at the Canada border, and interactions with the WordPress community. The guest shares insights into their work with WordPress, including creating open graph images and developing tools for image cropp…

In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Drew Griswold discuss the upcoming Stellar Spark event, a free gathering featuring 15 speakers on various WordPress-related topics. Highlighted speakers include Josepha Haden, Tammy Grant, and Nestor Angulo, covering subjects like WordPress security, SEO, and content creation. The event will have two …

The benefits of 15 minute cities, where amenities are within easy reach for urban life, are gaining traction around the world. Stephanie Bertolo, Associate at Springboard Policy, a public policy research and advisory firm in Canada, explores what this idea means for women in particular.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Geoffrey Bawa is one of Sri Lanka's most renowned architects and now a new documentary is highlighting his extraordinary body of work. Afdhel Aziz is the director of The Genius of Place which is available to stream via the Shelter Architecture channel.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Annie Smithers explores the next chapter in Elizabeth David's seminal work French Provincial Cooking. This time it is the turn of vegetables to come under Elizabeth's exacting eye.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What inspires us to make and create? In this new series we visit craftspeople artisans, and makers in their studios to hear about their craft. First up is Nadine Keegan, glass artist.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What we put in our tea and coffee has become a polarising subject in recent years, so why is it that milk has become such a hot topic? Matthew Evans is a chef, farmer and author. His new book is called Milk-the truth, the lies and the unbelievable story of the original superfood.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Mary-Jane Walker is an evolutionary scientist and artist based in Geelong, Victoria. She is working in 'paper taxidermy' to create more than 80 birds which are under threat in her Now You See Us art project.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Is there a link between good design and democracy? Sophia Psarra is a professor of Architecture and Spatial Design at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London who has studied the way architecture subtly influences power structures in parliaments around the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Sam Cox is a landscape designer who learnt his craft from one of the leaders in naturalistic garden design, the late Gordon Ford. He takes us on a tour of his garden and reflects on how we can all learn from the natural contours of the landscape.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What role can the humble duckweed play as humans embark on missions to the Moon and Mars? And what lessons can be learned about food security here on Earth? Professor Matthew Gilliham is the director Plants for Space, a consortium of academics who are turning their attention to this question of botanical survival.…

As higher density increases in our cities and we look for housing solutions, how can apartment design be improved? Dr Elizabeth Farrelly is the founder and CEO of the Better Cities Initiative, an organisation which is calling for better planning models to create more vibrant urban centres into the future.…

Grand tours for the aristocracy in centuries gone by were filled with art and architecture to fulfil the senses. But what would such a tour look like today if only places created in the 20th and 21st centuries were on the itinerary? Richard Weller is a landscape architect who has pondered this question in his latest book, To the ends of the earth- …

Colin Bisset takes us on a tour of the some of the world's greatest commemorative monuments. From London's Albert Memorial to Berlin's November Revolution Monument, they speak of a desire to immortalise and elevate a particular viewpoint of history.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Can cemeteries be a boon for the living as well as a place for the dearly departed? Tania Davidge, Executive Director of Open House Melbourne, believes so. She argues that cemeteries can provide much needed open space in our crowded cities to be enjoyed across the generations.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Chef Jamie Oliver selects the last meal he would have on this earth- his mum's roast dinner. Surrounded by friends and family, he believes a Sunday roast would be the best final meal, with all the trimmings.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What role has the colour black played in mourning fashions since the time of Queen Victoria? Dr Lorinda Cramer is a fashion historian at Deakin University and co-curator of Back to Black, an exhibition at Old Government House, Parramatta. She charts the changing cultural meanings associated with this darkest of hues.…

See a weed, pluck it out, right? Maybe it’s not so simple. Tim Entwisle speaks with John Dwyer whose new anthology, "Weeding Between the Lines," offers a provocative rethink of what weeds are and how we approach them - in our backyards and in the bush. Learn more Weeding Between the Lines by John Dwyer…

Australian restaurants and cafes are grappling with the impacts of the cost of living, COVID, immigration reform, and wages, jeopardising their survival. Wes Lambert is the head of a new peak body, alongside Neil Perry and Chris Lucas, tackling these pressing challenges to sustain the $64 billion sector.…

The total area of degraded land in Australia is eight times the size of Tasmania. The need to replant diverse native species is more urgent than ever. But with a critical shortfall in the availability of native seeds, how can we replant degraded ecosystems and meet Australia’s ambitious international targets? Read more: Only 10% of native plants ca…

What exactly is the gut microbiome and why is everyone talking about it? Nutrition expert and genetic epidemiologist Tim Spector debunks common dietary myths, opens his fridge, and gives his top 5 tips for eating a healthy and diverse diet that your gut – and your mind – will thank you for.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Two years after devastating floods ravaged Northern NSW and South-East Queensland, the town of Lismore is the focus of a collaborative effort to rebuild. Drawing from her experience in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, Professor Elizabeth Mossop explores what’s ahead for Lismore and how other communities can thrive amid climate change threats.…

Explore the fascinating world of architect Le Corbusier with design commentator Colin Bisset, as he walks in the footsteps of this larger than life figure. Colin shares his own love affair with France, including his firsthand experiences of Le Corbusier’s iconic buildings, and his strange obsession with concrete.…

Bruce Pascoe and Lyn Harwood discuss traditional agriculture, observing the seasons, and how they find strength in Country at their farm Yumburra.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Artist and former regional doctor David Freeman shares his sense of place – a setting which led to his exquisite new collection Australia's Birds in Watercolour.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Annie takes Jonathan through jointing and roasting a duck. Learn how to cook a duck stock, duck sausage, and the prized duck fat.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Comedian Daniel Connell shares the story behind a cute little porcelain owl which has accompanied him on his comedic journey.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The idea of designing with empathy is a popular one. But empathy has its limits. LA-based designer Nu Goteh explores how we can move beyond creating objects to foster conditions for radical change, reshaping the very idea of design as a chance for others to thrive.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Why are tourists so obsessed with Ancient Greece and Rome? Might some of the more obscure archaeological sites, for example from medieval times, be missing out on the attention they deserve - both in terms of the eyes of tourists, as well as the cold hard cash so vital to ensuring their upkeep? Read more: The Long Shadow of Rome by Dr Daniel Reynol…

Join Tim Entwisle on a late autumn stroll through the System Garden at the University of Melbourne. The System Garden is used by teachers and students to learn about subclasses and families of plants. Created in 1856, it is one of the oldest gardens of its kind in Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass delve into their product's development and marketing strategies. They discuss the technical challenges of image management, including resizing and the potential for automated featured and open graph image placement. The conversation also explores the idea of creating media kits and the int…

Niklas Ekstedt is a celebrated Swedish chef known for his pioneering approach to cooking over open fire. He gained international acclaim through his Stockholm-based restaurant, Ekstedt, where he showcases his expertise in reviving ancient culinary techniques to create exquisite dishes - all without the use of gas or electricity.…

Shalamar Lane is a Los Angeles-based pitmaster renowned for her innovative approach to American barbecue. She comes from a long line of pitmasters in Alabama and Texas. As the creative force behind the popular restaurant My Father's Barbecue, Lane has earned accolades for her unique recipes that blend Southern techniques with a West Coast flair.…

Lennox Hastie, the acclaimed chef celebrated for his mastery of wood-fired cooking, has a distinct preference when it comes to envisioning his last meal on earth. Known for his Sydney restaurant Firedoor, Hastie would choose a simple yet exquisite dish: a perfectly grilled whole fish, sourced from pristine waters, and complemented with a side of fr…

No exploration of fire would be complete without understanding the tools we've used to contain it. Design writer Colin Bisset guides this captivating journey through the evolution of modern cooking technology, from Francois de Cuvillies's 1735 Castrol oven, to the contemporary convenience of the air fryer.…

In this podcast episode, MIchelle Frenchette and Corey Maas discuss the plugin's features and user experience. They address user feedback, particularly issues with the onboarding process and interface design. The host demonstrates how to create a site and install the plugin, emphasizing the importance of template creation for image generation. They…

Matt Preston’s personal story abounds in twists and turns, from the joys of travelling the world, finding love, and landing his career-defining role on MasterChef, to unspeakable family tragedies. It’s all told with the signature charm and wit we all know so well in his new memoir Big Mouth.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Come on a special tour of this flour dusted bakery that’s taken Sydney and Melbourne by storm. Owner Mike Russell shares his ingredients for success in the food business, as well as some of the secrets behind baking seriously good bread.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The built environment has had a major impact on student protests on university campuses stretching back to the 1960s. How did protest activity differ between sandstone universities and their younger counterparts - and how did universities respond architecturally in order to curb dissent?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What’s your relationship like with your local sausage maker? Embark on this joyful exploration of charcuterie through Elizabeth David's seminal work French Provincial Cooking. We’ll learn about French techniques and recipes that bring to life the art of charcuterie, celebrating its rich flavours and cultural significance.…