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...
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...
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...
Kombucha is made from either a green or black tea base, with some interesting additions.Matt Hoffman The drink kombucha was previously only popular in hipster cafes, but is now vying for space on the supermarket shelves. Many claims are made about the...
Is sleepwalking a legitimate defence for murder? Are victims of family violence protected against the premeditated killing of their abuser? Professor David Field has worked as a public prosecutor, a criminal defence lawyer and as the solicitor for...
It turns out that the world is about 4,600,000,000 years old. That's 4.6 billion years. That's pretty old!Marcella Cheng/The Conversation, CC BY-NC-ND This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send...
Treasurer Scott Morrison is quick to spruik the shareholder benefits of cutting corporate tax rates further, as the usual logic goes that if a corporation pays less tax, shareholders should get a greater return. But in a recent pilot study, we found...
Same-sex marriage becoming legal was rated by as the most significant event in their history by the largest proportion of respondents.AAP/Lukas Coch Every little while, we have a panic about history. We’re having one right now, over Australia Day. A...
Pause and reflect on what really makes wilderness valuable.John O'Neill/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Let us imagine that humanity has almost died out and only a few people remain. Out of resentment or despair, the survivors cater to their destructive...
Over the past 40 years the “modern” sports shoe has evolved from the all-purpose sneaker to an abundance of sport-specific shoes which you can check out with Shoe Hero. Given we have so much choice – and with encouragement from big brands and keen shop...
Diet and exercise are more likely to succeed when done together. The proportion of Australians who are overweight or obese is at an all-time high. We know excess weight is linked to many adverse health consequences, but there is now growing...
Many Australian consumers are concerned at the environmental impact of their shopping habits, especially at Christmas.AAP Australian shoppers are set to spend $52.7 billion this Christmas. In the words of the retail industry, we are “stampeding” to...
Electric cars are taking over – but they really as green as they look? Jack Amick / flickr , CC BY-NC After years of being derided as a joke by car manufacturers and the public, interest in electric vehicles has increased sharply as governments around...
At two to three years, children should be able to play alongside other children with the same toys. www.shutterstock.com As the new year dawns, parents likely turn their thoughts to their child and new beginnings they may experience as they enter an...
Victoria will be the first state in Australia to legalise voluntary assisted dying. From shutterstock.com The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (Vic) comes into effect on June 19, making Victoria the first state in Australia to allow “voluntary...
Dancers perform a scene from the Sydney Dance Company's WOOF: the arts are one of the ways we make sense of our place in an increasingly confusing, and confused, world. Joel Carrett/AAP It says something about the place of the arts in Australian public...
Lime is working on ways to overcome the problem of 'helmet churn' on its e-scooters. Marvin Fox Photography , Author provided You’re smiling as your e-scooter whispers along the riverside path. Without the helmet, the wind can blow through your hair –...
A successful school isn't necessarily one that gets high test scores. from shutterstock.com One of the more elusive goals of education research is answering the question: what makes one school perform better than another? The evidence base is growing ,...
Statistics show that being homeless doesn't increase your risk of being incarcerated. Srdjan Randjelovic/Shutterstock On the night the 2016 census was taken, more than 116,000 Australians were homeless. This was a 30% increase from the decade before....
The severe and repeated bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef has not only damaged corals, it has reduced the reef’s ability to recover. Our research, published today in Nature , found far fewer baby corals are being produced than are needed to replace...
Automotive maintenance often involves a choice between addressing a small issue immediately or waiting until a component fails completely. When it c...
Stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials across industrial and commercial sectors, known for its strength, corrosion resistance, and...
Access to books often shapes the course of study for scholars who live in regions with thin library shelves and slow supply chains. Many students wo...
We all look forward to the weekend as a chance to unwind after a long week of work. You probably picture yourself relaxing on the patio with a cold ...
Owning a car gives you a sweet sense of freedom and comfort. You can go wherever you want, whenever you want. But with that freedom comes responsibili...
Three months of planning. Volunteers giving up their weekends. Sponsorships chased, catering sorted, tables decorated. And then, about an hour into ...
Since a barber is only as good as their tool, choosing the right barber shear scissor must not be taken lightly. Most barbers end up buying the first ...
Urban development requires highly organised planning, engineering expertise, and professional construction teams capable of delivering complex build...
Choosing the right van for family travel requires careful consideration of how the space will be used on a daily basis. Families have specific needs...
Education plays a crucial role in shaping a student’s future, and many students benefit from additional academic support outside the classroom. A pr...
Internal IT teams carry deep operational knowledge, but that familiarity can create blind spots in strategic decisions. An external IT consultant br...
Athletes and fitness enthusiasts place significant demands on their bodies during training and competition. Maintaining energy levels, supporting mu...
Modern aesthetic treatments have made it possible to refine body shape without the need for invasive surgery. One of the most popular non-surgical o...
Window coverings play a major role in the comfort, privacy, and overall design of a home. Homeowners often look for solutions that provide both visu...
Managing hoses efficiently is important for both residential and commercial environments. Whether watering gardens, cleaning outdoor areas, or maint...
Upgrading your mobile is exciting, but many Australians are left wondering what to do with the device they no longer use. Instead of leaving it in a...
