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Alicia Vrajlal

October 11, 2024

MasterChef: Dessert Masters judge Melissa Leong: ‘I really don’t enjoy being pigeonholed’

From being a judge on MasterChef, to starring in The Chef’s Line, to writing food columns for top hospitality-focused publications, it’s understandable why much of the public’s perception of Melissa Leong is linked to the culinary world.

Alicia Vrajlal

October 9, 2024

Citadel’s commitment to female leads who aren’t ‘perfect’ has made me a fan of the spy genre

The latest spin-off, Citadel: Diana depicts a woman who's "not just the super kick-ass spy or the glamour queen".

Alicia Vrajlal

September 29, 2024

After fleeing the civil war in Sudan as a child, Abang Othow visualised ‘buckets of hope’ to hold onto her memories

“When I was going through my journey from five years old till 11, it was quite frightening because I was beginning to lose memory of my family.”

Alicia Vrajlal

September 5, 2024

Eating disorders are not only a young white woman’s problem

"It’s a frustrating dialogue that is constantly parroted in the community, which makes it hard for anyone who is not white to seek help."

Alicia Vrajlal

August 9, 2024

From a neonatal ward to the TV screen: Roxie Mohebbi’s inspiring and unexpected path to acting

Alicia Vrajlal

July 30, 2024

Look Good Feel Better helps women face cancer with confidence (and a powerful slick of lipstick)

The organisation has helped over 190,000 Aussies in the last 34 years.

Alicia Vrajlal

July 25, 2024

Alyssa Huynh didn’t have a safe space to talk about racism growing up – now she’s created her own

From internalised racism to the fetishisation of Asian women, the Safe Space author documents her experience of racism in Australia, and how she found hope through community.

Alicia Vrajlal

July 24, 2024

Teen activist Frankie Mazzone is using her voice to shift the dial on trans rights

She opens up about representation, coming out, and allyship.

Alicia Vrajlal

July 2, 2024

Poh Ling Yeow says MasterChef Australia ‘represents multiculturalism at its best’

The cooking show has forged the culinary careers of herself and many other women of colour.

Alicia Vrajlal

July 1, 2024

‘Fairytale’ viral sensation to breaking records: Brazilian skateboarder Rayssa Leal’s rise to success

The 16-year-old is one of 44 street skateboarders who have qualified to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Alicia Vrajlal

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