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Kim Forrester shares tips for buying a Christmas gift that delivers true happiness.

How do you cope when your social connections are constantly splintering and you’re continually saying goodbye to departing friends? There’s no magic bullet to alleviating the heartache of regular farewells here in Singapore, says Kim Forrester, but there are steps you can take to mitigate the loss.

Amandine Samb-Calvez’s restored heritage shophouse can be found nestled in the vibrant Joo Chiat neighbourhood on the East Coast. With a lovely kid’s park right across the street and friendly neighbours, the French expat has created a quirky, retro-influenced home that ticks all the boxes for family living.

You have a property overseas that needs work, but should you wait until you’re there to deal with it? Karola Clark shares her own story and speaks to other expats who’ve managed overseas building projects.

Jenny Sutton and Gordon Perchthold’s colourful 1920s residence in McNair Road can be found in a cluster of 84 heritage houses, built as residences for British Civil servants in the 1920s. After the British left, the houses fell into disrepair, but were later given conservation status and restored by the government.

Australia’s most exciting emerging contemporary visual artist, Lara Scolari’ s paintings have made a serious splash on the international art scene. Lara will […]

Is Scandi still in? Is minimalist meh? Juliet Harper looks at the hottest interior looks of 2019 and how to recreate them in Singapore.

We chat to author Rosie Milne about life in the 19th century, the local literary scene, and her new book.

Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes is performing live in Singapore on 8 September at the Capitol Theatre. Ahead of his tour, he chatted to ANZA about singing from his soul and talking publicly about his darkest moments.

Balloons, banners, plastic plates and straws...kids’ parties are colourful and festive but can be wasteful. Karola Clark finds out how to host a fun celebration, without destroying the planet.

Cycling Without Age volunteer Dorothy Teo talks to us about how piloting a trishaw has helped her to focus on the people that are most important to her, and how volunteering with her daughters has taught them new skills and the importance of community service.

Aussie performer GARETH JACOBS steals the show playing the irrepressible Genie in the stage show Aladdin, which flies into Singapore on 21 July. He talks to ANZA about taking on the iconic role in the hit musical.

New Zealander Philippa Glover likes to push her body. And as a breast cancer survivor, she has more reason than most to celebrate her recent successes in triathlons and half ironman races.

June is International Foreign Domestic Workers month. We talk to helper Rowena Zamora about her involvement with Aidha, an ANZA Action supported charity

Liz Coward, a Singapore based author and scriptwriter, co-wrote Blood and Bandages; fighting for life in the RAMC Field Ambulance 1940-46, with 103-year-old William Earl, who served with the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in WW2.

Professor Brian Cox is heading to Singapore with a brand-new show, the Universal World Tour 2019 on Saturday 8 June at the Star Theatre.

New arrivals: Location, Location, Location: When searching for a property, decide if you want to be close to work or schools (or somewhere […]

Planning a party, whether it’s for yourself or someone else, can be a daunting task. There are so many things to remember! Once […]

Helle Norup, author of The Missing Barbegazi “I’ll be snuggling up with hot chocolate this Christmas and reading some snowy middle-grade novels: The […]

Just in time for the silly season, Kim Forrester shares tips for avoiding family conflict this Christmas.