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JANUARY

Portarlington Mussel Festival, January 14

Get your fi ll, mussels lovers! At this celebration of the tasty mollusc on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, you can tuck into a range of fl avoursome food off erings, savour local beer and wine, watch cooking demonstrations and check out works by local artists. There will also be live music and roving kids’ entertainment. Don’t forget to pop down to the pier to pick up mussels fresh off the the boats to take home.

portmusselfestival.com

The 5K Foam Fest, January 21

Get ready to splash, climb, duck and slide into Adelaide’s 5K Foam Fest, a fun run with an adventure-fi lled obstacle course. Crawl through mud, climb ropes and whizz down a mega slide as you tackle 22 obstacles to reach the foam-fi lled fi nish line at Oakbank Racecourse. The event is open to all fi tness levels. Feel free to walk the course rather than run it — this family-friendly event is all about having a fun day out. Check the website for details on upcoming 5K Foam Fests in other states.

the5kfoamfest.com

FEBRUARY

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, February 25

Expect a dazzling display as the parade of 200-plus fl oats and 12,500 marchers shines the spotlight on our LGBTQIA+ community. Returning to Oxford St for the fi rst time since 2020, the parade will celebrate the mardi gras’ 45th anniversary. This year, it is part of Sydney WorldPride 2023, a massive global LGBTQIA+ event, which is being held in the southern hemisphere for the fi rst time.

sydneyworldpride.com

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, February

Search your closet for teal this month and host a Teal Tea to raise awareness and dollars for people impacted by ovarian cancer. Your eff orts will aid Ovarian Cancer Australia’s support and advocacy programs, helping ensure those aff ected by ovarian cancer have access to free support, no matter where they live. Donate on

Giving Day, on February 22, for maximum impact.

ovariancancer.net.au

MARCH

Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe, March 3-20

Head to one of Australia’s most iconic stretches of sand — Cottesloe Beach in Perth — to admire the array of giant outdoor sculptures on display for this free, 19th annual exhibition. The quirky sculptures are spread out on the sand and neighouring grassy areas. To add to the experience, time your visit for sunset, enjoy some fi sh and chips or take a dip in the crystal-clear Indian Ocean.

sculpturebythesea.com

PODCASTS WORTH A LISTEN

LADY-BRAINS

Join Caitlin Judd and Anna Mackenzie as they discuss the journeys, advice and insights from some of the world’s leading femalefounded companies, exciting entrepreneurs and businesswomen. THE PURE POTENTIAL PODCAST

Hosted by Alix Mace, this podcast explores ways to give your life more meaning. Alix and her guests examine topics such as holistic health, forgiveness, nutrition and navigating ambition. CULTURE CLUB

Love staying in the loop? Each week, 20-somethings Jasmine Wallis and Maggie Zhou cover all things pop culture, internet and current aff airs. Expect celebrity gossip, online scandals and everything in between. THE NUTRITION COUCH

Nutritionists and dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward talk all things nutrition, such as the importance of cheat meals, understanding your body and sciencebacked ways to stay healthy.

Try is WALK 4 DUCHENNE

March 6-13 The Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation’s Walk 4 Duchenne will be in Queensland this year to raise awareness and funds for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Walk participants will visit local schools of children who have the severe genetic musclewasting condition. The Save Our Sons Melbourne Gala Dinner will be held on March 25.

saveoursons.org.au

APPS TO CHECK OUT

POCKET CASTS

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LIBBY, BY OVERDRIVE

An app for library book readers! Browse and borrow your local library’s ebooks and audiobooks. Download your selections to read them offl ine or stream them to save space. You just need a library card and a device.

QUIZ TIME

1In which country is Cannes Film Festival staged annually?

2What is the name given to the small distinguishing dot above a lowercase “i”?

3In what month does the summer solstice occur in the southern hemisphere, being the longest day of the year?

4What were the first words spoken by cartoon character Mickey Mouse in the 1929 short film The Karnival Kid?

5What is the given birth name of Australian rock singer-songwriter “Angry” Anderson?

6Who in 1978 was the Pope for only 33 days?

7In which Australian state or territory was champion Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath born in 1970?

8Who was the first athlete to light the cauldron for a summer Olympic Games and then win a gold medal at those same games?

9With which four countries does Belgium share its land borders? 10 What is the largest organ of the human body, which also regulates your temperature and defends against disease and infection? 11 In what country did the physical, mental and spiritual practice/discipline of yoga originate? 12 In what country was singer, actress and businesswoman Jennifer Lopez born? 13 In the English nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty, who couldn’t put Humpty together again after his fall? 14 In what country is the historical archaeological landscape Stonehenge located? 15 What is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code for Brisbane airport? 16 At what age did former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke die? 17 What vitamin do humans obtain when the skin is exposed to UV from direct sunlight? 18 The Red Vineyard is reportedly the only painting sold by which famous artist? 19 In which film did Humphrey Bogart win his only Academy Award, that being for best actor? 20 The family name Grimaldi is of the ruling dynasty of which nation? 21 What country won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930? 22 To what direction does the magnetic needle in a compass automatically point? 23 What is the name of the common disease where the human bones become weak due to changes in bone mineral density and mass, causing a higher risk for fractures?

20. Monaco; 21. Uruguay; 22. North; 23. Osteoporosis – Compiled by WORDEDIT 14. England; 15. BNE; 16. 89 years; 17. Vitamin D; 18. Vincent van Gogh; 19. The African Queen; Netherlands; 10. The skin; 11. India; 12. US; 13. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men; 7. New South Wales (Dubbo); 8. Cathy Freeman; 9. France, Germany, Luxembourg and the ANSWERS: 1. France; 2. Tittle; 3. December; 4. Hot dogs; 5. Gary; 6. Pope John Paul I;