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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Eating gong gong and la la at Chomp Chomp

Get a taste for Singaporean flavour at this lively hawker centre, Carolyn Beasley says.Many expats in Singapore love their local hawker food. But there’s one hawker centre that’s famous among Singaporeans and frequented by...

Appreciating True Spirit

The sixth annual Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrated the generosity ANZA’s volunteers give year-round to enrich our association.Close to 200 turned up to the Australian High Commission in May to thank ANZA’s dedicated...

One Last Ride

One of the charities ANZA has supported for years has closed, but not without one last special moment.Riverkids has been supported by ANZA through various arms – from the continual fundraising of ANZA Action,...

10 minutes with: Jon Cooper

Having given many ANZA tours around Adam Park, we hear about author Jon Cooper’s recent book ‘Tigers in the Park: The Wartime Heritage of Adam Park’ – surrounding his extensive research into the area’s...

Unexplored Singapore

You haven’t seen it all. You say you have, but you haven’t. This little guide will give you some suggestions next time you’re feeling a little adventurous.Food Wheeler’s YardYou won’t stumble across this place because...

Soon to disappear

With all the construction going around the country, it’s easy to forget what’s closing shop. Here’s a couple of places in town to see – or scoop up deals – before it’s all gone.Rochor...

Scouts looking out

One day out with Melrose Home kids perfectly summed up what Scouts is all about, Gerard Ward finds.For one November afternoon, twenty kids from Melrose Home Children’s Aid Society spent some time with some...

Interview: Singer Matu Ngaropo

One of the founding members of Modern Maori Quartet, Matu Ngaropo, talks about the upcoming cabaret style show he helped start with a twist on some kiwi oldies and recent hits.   How did the Modern...

What’s On: June 2016

Looking for something to do in the next few weeks? Here’s a handful of events to check out in June – from a familiar Aussie comedic duo with a penchant for sound effects to...

Knitworking with friends

What started as a great way to meet new people in Singapore has become a great cause for those going through life-changing chemotherapy, Gerard Ward finds.Sitting in a session with knitters Kim Wilson, Virginia...