Letter from the editor

It’s a trend we are seeing across the world: more and more people who are adopting an attitude of living a less ambitious and stressful life. As the residual effects of the global pandemic play out, Australians are sacrificing financial and career goals for a slower pace. Find out what is driving the trend in our story The rise of anti-ambition

You’ve likely used flour countless times in your cooking, but have you considered the many different types that are available? From common wheat flour to gluten-free alternatives like rice flour and almond flour, we explore a variety of flours and how they can be used for everything from baking to thickening in Flour power

We’ve become accustomed to using reusable bags when we go grocery shopping. But what about when we grab a drink or order takeaway – do we think about the straw or food container? With Victoria implementing a ban on single-use plastics early next year, everyone is encouraged to start preparing now to help ease the transition. We share our tips in Ditching plastic

It wouldn’t be a perfect summer without a good book, and we’ve got some recommendations in Hot summer reads. From prize-winning authors to thrilling page-turners, these books are ideal to take to the beach, park or pool this summer.

And let’s not forget about our local shops, which forms the heart of our community. Camberwell Junction has plenty on offer over the Christmas and summer season, including some fun events, so be sure to make the most of it. Camberwell Catch-up shares the latest news.

Happy reading!

Sharon Green

Editor