Retired Melbourne IT manager Les Firth anonymously donated the sperm that led to the birth of contract administrator Alex Mallon in 1988 – and 29 years later, they came face-to-face for the first time.

The New York City-based Australian cook discusses being vegetarian, why losing her father as a teen made her grow up instantly, and how her sexual awakening was due to a gay man.

My partner’s background is Hindu-Indian; mine is Christian-Chinese. We’re about to have our first child and can’t stop arguing about what to call the bub.

It’s tempting to think of these biscuits as a kind of poor man’s florentines. Be that as it may, they’re crisp, rich and delicious and absolute child’s play to make

This is a perfect light and tasty sandwich. Pair quality bread and butter with this ready-in-a-jiffy salad and add lettuce for crunch.