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The Global Citizen

The trend of ‘home cooked’ takeaway

A new home cooking service is trending in Melbourne, thanks to international students and Chinese social media. The service offers an affordable alternative to eating out for many international students struggling with cost of living pressures. 

Many are finding the service provides them with a sources of income and also promotes a sense of community, but it come with some challenges as Ying Wan reports.

Story by Ying Wan
 

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