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,...
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...
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...
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...
As Australia begins voting in the federal election, we’re awash with political messages. While this of course includes the typical paid ads in newspapers and on TV (those ones with the infamously fast-paced “authorised by” postscripts), political...
Fake Instagram accounts, often referred to as “finstas” or “spam accounts”, have become the norm for many teens – but their reasoning for creating these is not as sinister as you think. I’ve spoken with 50 Australian families – including 118 children...
Getty The federal government and National Cabinet has committed to rebooting and fixing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people with disabilities. It plans to invest more in the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), which...
New brain cells can form after injury. from www.shutterstock.com This is part of our series on Changing the Brain, about what’s happening in our brain in various mental states and how we can change it for the better and worse. You can read the other...
Winter can be particularly harsh on your hair. Cold air outside, dry indoor heating, and frequent temperature changes can strip moisture from the ha...
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) play an increasingly important role in the Australian construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sect...
Industrial automation relies on a range of advanced technologies to ensure precision, speed, and reliability in day-to-day operations. Among these t...
A hydraulic system plays a vital role in powering machinery, controlling movement, and delivering high-force performance across countless industrial...
Running a business these days is a whole lot different to how it was even a few short years ago. Customers are better informed, there's more competi...
As demand for housing, roads and facilities increases, so does the demand for trade workers. According to Infrastructure Australia, the construction i...
Australia’s road logistics need major reform to counteract the supply chain issues that are hitting rural and regional communities hard. With 80% of...
Fishing enthusiasts understand that having the right equipment on board makes every trip smoother and more enjoyable. One essential accessory for an...
Across industries like construction, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, and welding, workers face hazards every single day. For tradesmen, having...
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Starting and scaling a retail business is unlikely possible without an effective Point of Sale (POS) system. It is the tech heartbe...
liManaging your own superannuation gives you greater control over investments, retirement planning, and long-term financial decision-making. As inte...
A double carport provides practical, cost-effective protection for two vehicles whilst adding value and functionality to your property. Whether you're...
Outdoor comfort and protection are essential for homes and commercial properties, especially in regions with strong sunlight, high UV exposure, and ...
Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in helping NDIS participants achieve their goals and improve their daily living skills. For people with disa...
