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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Access to quality healthcare is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing medical conditions effectively. Visiting experienced doctor...
Backyard design has come a long way from a patch of lawn, a barbecue in the corner, and a few chairs chosen purely for practicality. Today, outdoor ...
There is nothing wrong with convenience. Flat-pack furniture, fast styling decisions, and online checkouts have made it easier than ever to furnish ...
The best dental clinics in Beecroft, NSW are Beecroft Smiles Dental Surgery, Beecroft Elegant Dental Clinic, McConnell Dental, Dentistry for Life, a...
Hiring the right leadership team can significantly influence the direction and performance of any organisation. Strong executives bring strategic thin...
