High-rise retirement homes in the city are the future for baby boomersfrom www.shutterstock.com It is no secret people are living longer, thanks to advances in medical technology. Futurist Ray Kurzweil predicts we are approaching a point of breaking...
Elena M. Tarasova, Shutterstock Burning gas in our homes to cook food or heat air and water has become a contentious issue. Gas is an expensive, polluting fossil fuel, and there’s mounting evidence to suggest it’s also bad for our health. Five million...
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...
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...
Medical imaging such as MRI can seem daunting, and perhaps even a little sci-fi.from www.shutterstock.com Our first introduction to medical imaging occurs when a doctor asks us to have an x-ray or scan to investigate an injury, pain or symptom that...
For many of us, eating particular foods can be comforting: a pick-me-up during a hard task; a reward after a long day at work; a satiating end to a lovely dinner. But some people have a compulsive and uncontrolled urge to eat particular foods,...
New analysis this week found strong fuel efficiency standards would have saved Australia A$5.9 billion in fuel costs and emissions equal to a year’s worth of domestic flights if the policy was adopted in 2015. The finding, by think-tank the Australia...
Shutterstock The lead-up to the holiday period is often referred to as the silly season — but it is when offenders get serious; burglary ratestend to increase during the festive season. Why? Homes around this time of year are often full of Christmas...
There is little doubt Australia is in the midst of a profound housing crisis, one that has been decades in the making. It was once reasonable to assume the market could cater for most people’s housing needs and preferences, except for those with...
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,...
New Africa, Shutterstock Many Australians struggle to keep themselves cool affordably and effectively, particularly with rising electricity prices. This is becoming a major health concern, especially for our most vulnerable people such as the elderly,...
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...
Shutterstock We live in a culture that values “experiences”. These are often promoted in the media, and by those selling them, as vital to enhancing our well-being. We all know big life events like marriage, parenthood, job loss and the death of loved...
Ground Picture/Shutterstock Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised a Coalition government would spend an extra A$400 million on youth mental health services. This is in addition to raising the number of subsidised psychology sessions from ten to...
Shutterstock Australia’s two most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria, have set the target of delivering an extra year of learning for all children before they start school. Billed as “the greatest transformation of early education in a...
boregos/Shutterstock This article is part of The Conversation’s “Business Basics” series where we ask experts to discuss key concepts in business, economics and finance. In the Bluey episode “The Sign”, the Heeler family enters a contract to sell their...
Shutterstock With childcare and schools starting the new year, parents might be anxiously wondering how their child will adapt in a new learning environment. Some parents may be concerned about their child’s development or that they need specialised...
TV advertisements for funeral insurance often warn of the huge financial impost created for families when you die. They argue the only way to protect your loved ones is to take out insurance. However, what these ads don’t tell you is that funeral...
Effective signage and display hardware can help businesses communicate information, promote products and organise customer or visitor movement. Road...
Effective packaging begins with understanding the product, bottle material, artwork and production requirements when planning bottle label printing. H...
Modern industrial systems depend on accurate communication between sensors, machines and control systems. An I/O controller can help manage this commu...
Mining environments place considerable demands on equipment used for material transfer, water management and processing. Hoses operating in these co...
We have all been to those parties where everyone just stands around the kitchen island, staring at their phones, waiting for someone else to make a mo...
Lighting can influence how a room looks, feels and functions, so the right fitting should be selected according to both appearance and practical req...
Keeping a workplace clean requires a service that can accommodate everyday tasks as well as the particular needs of the business. Professional comme...
Caravan ownership is about more than having somewhere to sleep while travelling. For many Queenslanders, it is one of the best ways to explore regio...
Two quotes landed on a Hills District homeowner's kitchen table last spring for the exact same 80-square-metre backyard. One said $12 a metre. The o...
1,276 people in NSW hospitals have been medically cleared for discharge but remain in hospital because they're still waiting for NDIS or aged care sup...
The effects of recent NDIS reforms are beginning to move beyond policy papers and into day to day service delivery. A new national survey is asking ...
What new Australian parents unwrap, keep, and quietly thank you for months later.
Six weeks after my daughter was born, I did an audit of the baby sh...
Parents have always been part of the disability sector. They advocate, coordinate services, challenge decisions and often become the person holding ev...
An international medical conference compresses many responsibilities into a few days. A delegate may need to present research, move between venues, ...
The diamond industry has changed significantly in recent years as more buyers seek ethical, affordable, and sustainable alternatives to mined diamon...
Search engine optimisation has changed dramatically over the past few years. Search engines have become smarter, user behaviour has evolved, and bus...
