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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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What Every Homeowner Should Know About Roof and Drainage Maintenance

A home's roof and drainage system work together every day to protect the property from water damage. While many homeowners focus on visible areas such...

From Plans to Priced Quote: The Estimating Workflow Most Builders Skip

For a small one-off job, an experienced builder can size up the materials in their head. The problem is that most jobs are not small one-off jobs, and...

Organisational Experts Share Their Tips for Achieving a Clutter-Free Kitchen

They say the kitchen is the heart of a house which means a clutter-free kitchen not only makes your home in general look nicer, it also makes cookin...

10 Creative Ways AI Image Extenders Are Transforming Digital Content Creation in 2026

Introduction Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the digital landscape, and one of the most exciting innovations in 2026 is the rise of AI i...

What to Do When You're Arrested in Victoria

Most people have thought about this in the abstract. A knock at the door, a hand on the shoulder, a car pulled over on the Hume. In the abstract, th...

Common Financial Disputes During Separation

Separation hits on many levels, not just emotionally. When a partnership ends, untangling the financial side — assets, debts, and everything built t...

Why Posting More Content is Killing Your Brand

More content. More often. More platforms.Most brands have been running this playbook for three years. Most brands have nothing to show for it.Not be...

Garden Clean-Up vs. Regular Maintenance: Which Do You Really Need?

Most people ring a gardener and ask for a "tidy up." What they mean by that, and what the garden actually needs, are often two completely different ...

Solar Panel Maintenance Tips for Melbourne Homes

Three years in and the panels are still on the roof. The inverter is still blinking. The electricity bills are still lower than they used to be, rou...

Cost Effective Kitchen Renovations – From the Ground Up

Even in times of uncertainty, it seems renovations continue to be on the to-do list for many Australian property owners. As a result, demand on materi...

Why Bathroom Product Selection Matters More Than Most Homeowners Realise

Most homeowners think wrong when it comes to a bathroom renovation. They think hard about the layout. Spend hours choosing tiles. Agonise over pain...

How An Asbestos Removalist Ensures Safe And Compliant Property Environments in Melbourne

Maintaining a safe environment within residential and commercial properties requires careful management of hazardous materials, which is why engaging ...

Why Protein Bars Are A Convenient Option For Daily Nutrition And Energy

Maintaining balanced nutrition throughout the day can be challenging, especially for individuals with busy schedules, which is why protein bars hav...

Property Settlements After Separation: Key Considerations

Dividing assets after a separation is one of the more complex and emotionally charged aspects of the process. Understanding how property settlements...

Why Dust Control Matters During Bathroom Demolition

People usually expect bathroom demolition to be noisy. No one thinks of dust — but it turns up everywhere. Inside cupboards. On couches. Along...

Why Roller Shutters And Outdoor Blinds Are Popular For Modern Properties

Many homeowners and businesses now install roller shutters to improve security, privacy, insulation, and weather protection across residential and ...

Slushie Machine Hire for Events: What to Check Before Booking

There's a moment at every great event when guests stop what they're doing and just enjoy something. A slushie machine is often that moment. It draws p...

Why AS/NZS Certified Sunglasses Are Essential for Australian Kids

Australia has some of the highest UV radiation levels in the world. That's not a warning label exaggeration; it's a measurable, documented fact that s...