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...
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...
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 ,...
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...
