Author provided There’s no shortage of people online looking to exploit and manipulate the vulnerable among us. One such group is anorexia coaches, or “anacoaches”. They are typically middle-aged, male sexual predators who go online to find...
Eyebrows can turn a smile into a leer, a grumpy pout into a come hither beckoning, and sad, downturned lips into a comedic grimace. So, it’s little wonder these communicative markers of facial punctuation have been such a feature of beauty and fashion...
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to run a marathon? Or perhaps you’ve conquered a marathon and want to take on an even longer event? Your diet is crucial in long-distance running. If you don’t eat the right foods in the right amounts, you might not...
More than 50 years ago, George Miller, president of the American Psychological Association, urged his colleagues “to give psychology away”. No, cynical reader, he was not instructing his followers to abandon the field. Rather he hoped raising the...
The onset of COVID-19 saw a dramatic shift, with many in the workforce suddenly finding themselves working from home. As hashtags sprung up on social media documenting makeshift work-from-home setups, it rapidly became evident that for many workers,...
A promise to set up a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund to build social and affordable housing was the centrepiece of Anthony Albanese’s Thursday night budget reply. In the program’s first five years, the investment returns would build about...
In the Orwellian world of the pandemic, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews’s raising of the white flag on “COVID zero” was greeted positively by the Morrison government and with relief by many among the public who are at the end of their tether. We’ve now...
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Is it joyful? What if your baby cries, fusses and isn’t feeding well? Perhaps you’ve tried breast and bottle-feeding without success. After talking to family, friends and searching social media, someone...
This week’s excruciating case of a prime minister being beholden to a rogue section of his own Cabinet over climate policy has again drawn attention to the arcane nature of Coalition arrangements. While the numbers eventually fell his way, a policy...
In 1934, Mao Zedong’s embattled guerrilla forces began what was to prove an epic military withdrawal from southern China to a stronghold in the north of the country. This became known as the Long March. It enabled the Communists to break out of...
In recent days the federal government announced a new funding formula for non-government schools. Called the Direct Measure of Income, the formula will base the level of government funding on school parents’ incomes rather than the socioeconomic...
The scope and scale of the so-called “sharing economy” has increased exponentially over the past decade, to the point where it affects almost every aspect of our lives. Ride sharing has changed how we move. Food delivery apps have changed our eating...
International education is one of the pillars of economic growth in Australia. The government is committed to welcoming people who genuinely want, and can afford, to study here. Curiously though, if you are an overseas student with a disability or...
People with social anxiety may fear embarrassment or the expectation to perform in social situations, or worry exceedingly about people judging you poorly. They may even look to supplements in order to help them try to take back control of their...
Cats have recently been on the tail-end of bad press, with recent research finding roaming pet cats kill 390 million animals per year in Australia. Most of them are native species. To protect our native wildlife, who never evolved with such an...
Australians spend up to A$300 million each year on health-care costs abroad. As part of this phenomenon, each year around 15,000 of us are travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery tourism, including dental procedures. We don’t have firm numbers on...
It was a small thing but a revealing moment during Scott Morrison’s Wednesday interview on Nine’s Today show. Presenter Karl Stefanovic noticed Morrison seemed out of sorts, despite the government having delivered the night before a benign budget that...
The combination of COVID fears and the appeal of so-called “convenience voting” will see record low numbers of South Australians attend polling booths on Saturday. As a consequence, it is a safe bet we won’t know on election night whether Premier...
The announcement by Glencore last week that its Mount Isa copper mines will close in 2025 is significant for the town. The closures affect at least 1,200 jobs in the Queensland outback community of 21,000 people. Those affected include mine workers,...
Shutterstock Wearable wrist and ankle fitness trackers will be on many Christmas shopping lists this year, with a vast range of devices (and an ever-increasing number of features) hitting the market just in time for the festive season. But what does...
Three months of planning. Volunteers giving up their weekends. Sponsorships chased, catering sorted, tables decorated. And then, about an hour into ...
Since a barber is only as good as their tool, choosing the right barber shear scissor must not be taken lightly. Most barbers end up buying the first ...
Urban development requires highly organised planning, engineering expertise, and professional construction teams capable of delivering complex build...
Choosing the right van for family travel requires careful consideration of how the space will be used on a daily basis. Families have specific needs...
Education plays a crucial role in shaping a student’s future, and many students benefit from additional academic support outside the classroom. A pr...
Internal IT teams carry deep operational knowledge, but that familiarity can create blind spots in strategic decisions. An external IT consultant br...
Athletes and fitness enthusiasts place significant demands on their bodies during training and competition. Maintaining energy levels, supporting mu...
Modern aesthetic treatments have made it possible to refine body shape without the need for invasive surgery. One of the most popular non-surgical o...
Window coverings play a major role in the comfort, privacy, and overall design of a home. Homeowners often look for solutions that provide both visu...
Managing hoses efficiently is important for both residential and commercial environments. Whether watering gardens, cleaning outdoor areas, or maint...
Upgrading your mobile is exciting, but many Australians are left wondering what to do with the device they no longer use. Instead of leaving it in a...
Access to quality healthcare is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing medical conditions effectively. Visiting experienced doctor...
Backyard design has come a long way from a patch of lawn, a barbecue in the corner, and a few chairs chosen purely for practicality. Today, outdoor ...
There is nothing wrong with convenience. Flat-pack furniture, fast styling decisions, and online checkouts have made it easier than ever to furnish ...
The best dental clinics in Beecroft, NSW are Beecroft Smiles Dental Surgery, Beecroft Elegant Dental Clinic, McConnell Dental, Dentistry for Life, a...
Hiring the right leadership team can significantly influence the direction and performance of any organisation. Strong executives bring strategic thin...
Surface preparation is an essential step in many industrial processes. Whether preparing metal structures, removing old coatings, or cleaning equipmen...
