Ashleigh Handsaker wins Nestlé Golden Chef after six years of trying

Ashleigh Handsaker, a 23-year-old Maitland chef, won the national Nestlé Golden Chef of the Year title. Her prize is a $10,000 cooking course in Singapore.

Why it mattersAfter years of trying, her win shows that persistence pays off. She now gets world-class training in one of Asia's top culinary cities.

AustraliaAn emerging Australian chef gets a platform and international experience that could elevate regional NSW's food reputation.

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Warrnambool teacher's own play wins place on VCE drama curriculum

Megan Twycross wrote a play called Stuck now studied by VCE drama students across Victoria.

Why it mattersA working teacher has written a play good enough to be studied in schools, proving you can build a professional creative career while teaching.