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are SUVs and 4WDs safer than other cars?
The Sydney suburbs around me are clogged with huge 4WD cars which have never seen a dirt road. I think people buy them because they think they are safer. Are they? – Petrina of Greenwich The popularity of SUVs, 4WDs and commercial utilities is showing...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/3084-are-suvs-and-4wds-safer-than-other-cars
Aged care, death and taxes after the royal commission
The Governor General was handed the report of the aged care royal commission on Friday. It will be made public in the coming week. Overlaying its considerations has been Australia’s 909 deaths from COVID-19, more than two-thirds of them (685) people in...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/14206-aged-care-death-and-taxes-after-the-royal-commission
Simple Tips For Living On A Student Budget
It’s no secret that your university years are unlikely to be the wealthiest of your life. It’s tough to juggle work and full time studies, and not everyone gets substantial grants to help them along the way, so for many students, getting by financially...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/1322-simple-tips-for-living-on-a-student-budget
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Australia is home to some phenomenal education institutions and choosing which one to enrol with can be an important (and often tricky) decision. However, while tuition is a vital aspect when deciding which institution to study with, your choice of...
https://modernaustralian.com/10669-ultimate-guide-to-student-accommodation
federal budget will widen gap between rich and poor
The Morrison government’s pre-election budget has not been the bonanza some predicted. It is a fairly modest affair. But calculations by the the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, based at the University of Canberra, show the budget...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/5228-federal-budget-will-widen-gap-between-rich-and-poor
Are you walking your dog enough?
A running dog is a happy dog!James Ting/Unsplash, CC BY-SA Australia has nearly five million dogs, with nearly 40% of Australian households owning one. But it seems that 40% of Australian dogs are not walked enough and that a similar percentage of dogs...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/2376-are-you-walking-your-dog-enough
Back to school blues: how to help your child with shyness
Excessively protecting your child and taking over, doesn’t allow them to learn through experience. Shutterstock This series draws on the latest research on back to school transitions. In it, the experts explain how best to prepare children for school,...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/181-back-to-school-blues-how-to-help-your-child-with-shyness
Michelle Grattan on Craig Kelly, Linda Reynolds and JobSeeker
University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Paddy Nixon discuss the week in politics. This week Michelle and Paddy discuss the continued probe into the culture of the...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/14204-michelle-grattan-on-craig-kelly-linda-reynolds-and-jobseeker
Sex, technology and disability – it's complicated
People living with disability are largely excluded from conversations about sexuality, and face overlapping barriers to sexual expression that are both social and physical. Media portrayals of sexuality often focus on a visual and verbal vocabulary...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/2792-sex-technology-and-disability-it-s-complicated
COVID changed the way we use drugs and alcohol — now it's time to properly invest in treatment
During crises and disasters, alcohol and other drug use often changes. But the changes are not straightforward and impacts may be different for different groups of people. There doesn’t seem to have been significant overall increases or decreases in...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/12217-covid-changed-the-way-we-use-drugs-and-alcohol-now-it-s-time-to-properly-invest-in-treatment
It's time for Anthony Albanese to get angry
Remember Scott Morrison’s promise in May 2019: “You vote for me, you’ll get me. You vote for Bill Shorten and you’ll get Bill Shorten.” As well as attacking Shorten, Morrison was also signalling that the rules around the Liberal leadership had changed....
https://modernaustralian.com/news/18495-it-s-time-for-anthony-albanese-to-get-angry
A budget and (more) talk of bullying before voters are sent to the polls
University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics. They canvass Tuesday’s giveaway budget, aimed at enticing back voters who, according to the polls,...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/20867-a-budget-and-more-talk-of-bullying-before-voters-are-sent-to-the-polls
What makes a good psychologist or psychiatrist and how do you find one you like?
Hi, I have mental health issues and I would like to know what makes a good or bad psychiatrist, psychologist or neuropsychologist. Key points Understanding the different roles of psychologists and psychiatrists, and how they align with your needs, will...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/8442-what-makes-a-good-psychologist-or-psychiatrist-and-how-do-you-find-one-you-like
The elephant in the planning scheme: how cities still work around the dominance of parking space
All that land set aside for parking is also an opportunity to ask what the real value of parking space is. Tequast/Wikimedia Commons , CC BY-SA Car parking is expected but often unnoticed, taking up surprisingly large proportions of city space . A...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/193-the-elephant-in-the-planning-scheme-how-cities-still-work-around-the-dominance-of-parking-space
'I didn't know that world existed': how lesbian women found a life in the armed forces
Cadets march in the 2014 Sydney Mardi Gras. Jake Badior/Commonwealth of Australia , CC BY-NC-ND Jennifer, who signed up to the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) in 1979, told me that “until I joined the Army, I had no awareness of gay people....
https://modernaustralian.com/news/194-i-didn-t-know-that-world-existed-how-lesbian-women-found-a-life-in-the-armed-forces
Why the difficult person at work probably isn't a psychopath
Our workplace and work processes may be contributing to stress and bad behaviour. shutterstock As workplaces become increasingly difficult and damaging environments, there are plenty of articles and books on dealing with “psychopaths” among your...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/195-why-the-difficult-person-at-work-probably-isn-t-a-psychopath
Biomining the elements of the future
Joey Kyber/Pixels , CC BY-SA Biomining is the kind of technique promised by science fiction: a vast tank filled with microorganisms that leach metal from ore, old mobile phones and hard drives. It sounds futuristic, but it’s currently used to produce...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/196-biomining-the-elements-of-the-future
How 'slow science' can improve the way we do and interpret research
Slow science is a reminder of what is wonderful and creative in scientific work, but it's under threat. Shutterstock/asseny Scientists don’t usually get involved in politics. But they took to the streets in last April’s March for Science , spurred by...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/198-how-slow-science-can-improve-the-way-we-do-and-interpret-research
Asia is set for a difficult year in 2018 – much of it centred around China
China is increasingly viewed by the United States as a full-spectrum adversary. Shutterstock In 2017 we finally realised that the four decades of geopolitical stability enjoyed by Asian countries and societies had come to an end. In 2018, the major...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/199-asia-is-set-for-a-difficult-year-in-2018-much-of-it-centred-around-china
Curious Kids: Why do we have bones?
Our bones grow and change over our whole life. 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 in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All...
https://modernaustralian.com/news/200-curious-kids-why-do-we-have-bones

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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...

Why People Regain Weight After Weight Loss?

Losing weight is hard; keeping it off is harder; and regaining it after all that effort is something many people go through more than most realise. ...