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- 5 more ways New Zealand can help support Ukraine and punish Russia
- The illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine has already seen New Zealand break with long diplomatic tradition and introduce an “autonomous” sanctions regime outside the normal United Nations process. But as the war nears the one-month mark, there is more...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/20599-5-more-ways-new-zealand-can-help-support-ukraine-and-punish-russia
- As horrific evidence of massacres is uncovered in Ukraine, Russian propaganda gathers pace
- Warning: this article contains distressing details. The appalling crimes against humanity allegedly committed by Russian soldiers against Ukrainians are a sobering reminder that the most brutal behaviour can be cynically weaponised for political and...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/20928-as-horrific-evidence-of-massacres-is-uncovered-in-ukraine-russian-propaganda-gathers-pace
- If you cry while watching movies, it is probably a sign of your emotional strength
- You have probably found yourself weeping quietly, or even suddenly sobbing uncontrollably, while watching a movie. Common culprits include Marley and Me, The Color Purple, Schindler’s List and The Lion King. You may have tried to blubber discretely so...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/21780-if-you-cry-while-watching-movies-it-is-probably-a-sign-of-your-emotional-strength
- Election meme hits and duds – we’ve graded some of the best (and worst) of the campaign so far
- 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...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/67120-election-meme-hits-and-duds-we-ve-graded-some-of-the-best-and-worst-of-the-campaign-so-far
- Why we should put yoga in the Australian school curriculum
- Given the evidence base, offering mindfulness based yoga programs in schools may help young people learn to manage stress.Shutterstock This series draws on the latest research on back to school transitions. In it, the experts explain how best to...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/170-why-we-should-put-yoga-in-the-australian-school-curriculum
- Should raw sushi-eaters be worried about tapeworms?
- There are multiple opportunities to detect tapeworm cysts and larvae before the sushi makes it to our plate.Epicurrence Australians love their sushi and consume more than 115 million servings of seaweed-wrapped rolls and sashimi (slices of raw fish)...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/150-should-raw-sushi-eaters-be-worried-about-tapeworms
- New cryptocurrencies could let you control and sell access to your DNA data
- Genetic data is used to perform statistical analyses of disease associations.Shutterstock Did you know that when you take certain genetic tests, the company can make money by on-selling your data to other businesses? Now new blockchain-based...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/148-new-cryptocurrencies-could-let-you-control-and-sell-access-to-your-dna-data
- First reconciliation, then a republic – starting with changing the date of Australia Day
- Changing the date of Australia Day is the first tiny step for Australia to begin the reckoning with its origins.AAP/Dan Peled As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this series looks at the politics of...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/146-first-reconciliation-then-a-republic-–-starting-with-changing-the-date-of-australia-day
- How folk music went from daggy to cool
- Only about a decade ago, any serious young musician in Australia would run a mile from being labelled as “folk”. But among the new beards in the inner city, along with a returned desire for the organic over the urban, the term is increasingly...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/144-how-folk-music-went-from-daggy-to-cool
- Ice psychosis: what is it, and why do only some users get it?
- It doesn't matter if you're male, female, young or old, the major risk factor for ice induced psychosis is how much you use it and how addicted you are.from www.shutterstock.com There is growing concern about crystal methamphetamine (ice) use in...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/143-ice-psychosis-what-is-it-and-why-do-only-some-users-get-it
- The quest for the convivial city: how do ours fare?
- What comes to mind when you think of the word “convivial”? Likely, images of happiness, freedom, relaxation and ease: people interacting pleasantly without constraint or conflict. The idea of conviviality isn’t simply a lack of negative attributes; it...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/142-the-quest-for-the-convivial-city-how-do-ours-fare
- Why do we need food?
- Food helps recharge your batteries. This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky! You might also...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/3363-why-do-we-need-food
- what should I eat to improve my skin?
- “Get radiant skin!” “Banish your pimples!” “Glow from the inside out!” These are some statements that pop up when asking Google the age-old question: what should I eat to improve my skin? Recommendations usually include cutting out chocolate, other...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/1477-what-should-i-eat-to-improve-my-skin
- What does it mean to be immunocompromised? And why does this increase your risk of coronavirus?
- Immunocompromised is a broad term reflecting the fact someone’s immune system isn’t as strong and balanced as it should be. Because immunocompromised people’s immune systems are defective or ineffective, they’re unable to stop invasion and colonisation...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/9515-what-does-it-mean-to-be-immunocompromised-and-why-does-this-increase-your-risk-of-coronavirus
- Young Australians are drinking less – but older people are still hitting the bottle hard
- Young Australians are drinking less and less. But why?Shutterstock Recent research has provided yet more evidence that teen drinking in Australia is in steep decline. We first summarised this trend in 2015, and subsequent surveys have shown that the...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/151-young-australians-are-drinking-less-–-but-older-people-are-still-hitting-the-bottle-hard
- Moral rights, artistic integrity and Cory Bernardi's Australia Day playlist
- Amid the debate over changing the date of Australia Day and Triple J’s announcement of moving the Hottest 100 countdown, Senator Cory Bernardi, leader of the Australian Conservative political party, has sparked criticism for arranging his own Australia...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/152-moral-rights-artistic-integrity-and-cory-bernardi-s-australia-day-playlist
- How to gently prepare your child for prep
- Parents can effectively manage their children's relationships with schools in many positive ways. Shutterstock This piece is the first in a series that draws on the latest research on back to school transitions. In it, the experts explain how best to...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/154-how-to-gently-prepare-your-child-for-prep
- Get a grip: the twist in the wrist that can ruin tennis careers
- Wrist injuries have forced many high-performance tennis players to miss recent major tournaments. Both the Rio Olympic medallist Kei Nishikori and two-time grand slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova are missing the 2018 Australian Open while recovering...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/169-get-a-grip-the-twist-in-the-wrist-that-can-ruin-tennis-careers
- Farmers and services industry the winners under the revised Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
- The revived trade agreement, now known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), has finally made it across the line. It’s a considerable win for Australian farmers and service providers, in a trading area...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/168-farmers-and-services-industry-the-winners-under-the-revised-trans-pacific-partnership-trade-deal
- $60 million to save the Great Barrier Reef is a drop in the ocean, but we have to try
- The Great Barrier Reef has never faced such a dire future. Amid increasingly doom-laden headlines, the federal government this week unveiled a recovery package aimed at securing the reef’s prospects. The question is whether this is indeed a rescue, or...
- https://modernaustralian.com/news/167-$60-million-to-save-the-great-barrier-reef-is-a-drop-in-the-ocean-but-we-have-to-try
Refurbished iPads Are Better Than New Ones (Here's Why)
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Your Guide to Finding the Right GP: What Perth City Doctors Offer Today
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Why Every Mining Operation Needs a Robust Safety Management System
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Australian Classic Literature Enjoys Resurgence
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Say Goodbye to Draughts and Hello to Savings: Your Guide to Perth Window Replacement
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How to Choose the Right Horse Trailer for Your Riding Needs
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Sydney Turf Installer for Instant Green Lawns and Long-Term Performance
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