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Sexual predators online are targeting teens wanting to lose weight. Platforms are looking the other way: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/16728-sexual-predators-online-are-targeting-teens-wanting-to-lose-weight-platforms-are-looking-the-other-way
Friday essay: shaved, shaped and slit: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/7848-friday-essay-shaved-shaped-and-slit
Planning on running a marathon? A sports dietitian on what to eat for long-distance running: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/13735-planning-on-running-a-marathon-a-sports-dietitian-on-what-to-eat-for-long-distance-running
Can it make your life better, or is it all snake-oil?: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/15277-can-it-make-your-life-better-or-is-it-all-snake-oil
Get a proper chair, don't eat at your desk, and no phones in the loo – how to keep your home workspace safe and hygienic: 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,...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/11022-get-a-proper-chair-don-t-eat-at-your-desk-and-no-phones-in-the-loo-how-to-keep-your-home-workspace-safe-and-hygienic
'Frontline workers' among those to get priority in Albanese's housing program: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/15479-frontline-workers-among-those-to-get-priority-in-albanese-s-housing-program
The transition to living with 'endemic' COVID could be rough: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/17411-the-transition-to-living-with-endemic-covid-could-be-rough
My baby has 'tongue-tie'. Should I be worried?: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/10312-my-baby-has-tongue-tie-should-i-be-worried
Want to understand how the Coalition works? Take a look at climate policy: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/18395-want-to-understand-how-the-coalition-works-take-a-look-at-climate-policy
China's global diplomatic approach is shifting, and Australia would do well to pay attention to it: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/18180-china-s-global-diplomatic-approach-is-shifting-and-australia-would-do-well-to-pay-attention-to-it
More money for private schools won't make Australia's education fairer, no matter how you split it: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/8997-more-money-for-private-schools-won-t-make-australia-s-education-fairer-no-matter-how-you-split-it
The 'sharing economy' simply dresses up our consumerist tendencies in a more palatable ideology: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/4389-the-sharing-economy-simply-dresses-up-our-consumerist-tendencies-in-a-more-palatable-ideology
Visa policy for overseas students with a disability is nonsensical and discriminatory: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/257-visa-policy-for-overseas-students-with-a-disability-is-nonsensical-and-discriminatory
7 tips to help kids feeling anxious about going back to school: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/10106-7-tips-to-help-kids-feeling-anxious-about-going-back-to-school
15 ways to keep your indoor cat happy: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/10042-15-ways-to-keep-your-indoor-cat-happy
Things to consider before going that extra mile for your smile: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/3454-things-to-consider-before-going-that-extra-mile-for-your-smile
Is that the Coalition debt truck parked just past the election?: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/15480-is-that-the-coalition-debt-truck-parked-just-past-the-election
As South Australians head to the polls, Labor is favourite but there are many unknowns: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20603-as-south-australians-head-to-the-polls-labor-is-favourite-but-there-are-many-unknowns
All mines close. How can mining towns like Mount Isa best manage the ups and downs?: 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,...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/31112-all-mines-close-how-can-mining-towns-like-mount-isa-best-manage-the-ups-and-downs
Why wearable fitness trackers aren't as useless as some make them out to be: 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...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/19205-why-wearable-fitness-trackers-aren-t-as-useless-as-some-make-them-out-to-be

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Digital Minimalism for Business Owners: Fewer Tools, Better Systems

Be honest. How many apps are open right now? One for scheduling, another for invoices, a third for customer notes, plus a spreadsheet someone email...

The Importance Of Proactive NDIS Renewal Preparation For Sustaining Your Provider Business

Your NDIS renewal notice is not a signal to start preparing. By the time it arrives, preparation should already be well underway. For new providers, s...

Why Fire Extinguisher Testing in Sydney Is Becoming a Records Game, Not Only a Maintenance Job

A fire extinguisher used to feel like one of the simpler parts of building safety. It hung on the wall, wore a service tag, and sat there quietly unle...

The Switchboard Upgrade Question Every Melbourne Renovator Should Ask Before the Walls Close Up

Renovations have a funny way of making people think on surfaces first. Splashback, stone, joinery, tapware, paint. Fair enough too. That is the exciti...

Winter Sanitation Gaps in Parramatta Kitchens: A Hidden Pest Risk

Winter brings a host of changes to our homes, from the chill in the air to the cozy warmth indoors. However, this season also introduces sanitation ch...

When to Seek Advice from Employment Lawyers in Melbourne

Australian employment law is detailed and, at times, complex, with rights and obligations that aren't always obvious to employees or employers witho...

7 Benefits of Professional Gutter Cleaning for Australian Homeowners

Gutters aren't exactly glamorous. They sit up there on the edge of your roof, doing their job quietly - until they stop working. Clogged, overflowing ...

Pipe Floats Strengthening Pipeline Performance In Demanding Environments

Pipelines often travel through environments that are anything but predictable, water currents shift, terrain changes, and materials keep moving unde...

Why Ceiling Fans Are Essential For Comfort, Efficiency, And Modern Living

Creating a comfortable indoor environment is not just about temperature; it is about how air moves, how a room feels, and how efficiently energy is ...

Why Duct Cleaning In Melbourne Is A Smart Investment For Healthier Living Spaces

Behind your walls, ceilings, and vents lies a network quietly working every day to keep your home comfortable. Yet over time, this system can become...

Disability Service Providers Supporting Inclusive And Independent Living

Finding the right support system can feel like assembling a puzzle where every piece must fit just right. For individuals and families navigating di...

A Beginner's Guide to Owning a Caravan in Australia

Owning a caravan opens up a style of travel that's hard to match for freedom and flexibility. However, for those just starting out, the process of c...

Preparing Your Air Conditioner for Summer: What Most Homeowners Overlook

As temperatures rise, many homeowners switch on their air conditioning for the first time in months — only to find it’s not performing the way i...

What Actually Adds Value to Properties in Newcastle

Newcastle has seen steady growth over the past few years, with more buyers looking beyond Sydney for lifestyle, space, and long-term value. As dema...

What is Design and Build in Construction?

Imagine you’re about to start a new construction project, maybe it’s a custom home or a commercial building. You’ve got the idea, the land, an...

Commercial roof leak detection: why early action protects your building

Water ingress is one of the most disruptive and costly issues facing commercial properties. For property managers and facilities teams, even a minor...

Custom Photo Frames: Turning Everyday Moments into Lasting Displays

Photos capture moments, but how you display them determines how they’re experienced every day. A meaningful photograph deserves more than a generi...

Managed IT Services: A Smarter, More Predictable Way to Run Your Business Technology

If you’ve ever had your systems go down in the middle of a busy day, you’ll know how quickly things can unravel. Phones stop ringing, emails sto...