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...
Damian Dovarganes/AP The recent US shootings at massage businesses in Atlanta should ring alarm bells in Australia. Eight people were killed in the attacks, including four Korean women and two Chinese women. US authorities are still trying to determine...
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...
A far-infrared sauna uses far-infrared (FIR) wavelengths to heat the body directly instead of relying on high cabin temperatures. Unlike traditional...
In homes, classrooms, and offices across Melbourne, the pinboard has long been a staple for organisation, communication, and creativity. Simple yet ...
Across Victoria, and particularly in regional hubs like Geelong, solar energy has become an increasingly popular investment for those looking to red...
In a world where education is becoming increasingly competitive, students often need extra guidance to excel. For families seeking quality academic ...
A proper paint job can do much more than simply modernize the color of the walls; it can affect how implicit buyers view a home. In real estate, curb ...
Global humanitarian Alison Thompson OAM has been named the 2026 Australian of the Year for New South Wales, recognised for her decades of frontline re...
When it comes to home and business security, few solutions offer the same balance of protection, convenience, and style as modern roller shutters. D...
Plunge pools have become one of Australia’s most sought-after outdoor features, offering a stylish, compact, and refreshing escape for homes of all ...
Leasing a commercial property is a major commitment that can shape the future of a business. Yet, many tenants and landlords overlook key details th...
As we age, our skin naturally begins to lose its elasticity and firmness due to reduced collagen and elastin production. For those seeking to restor...
Car rental appears to be easy, but most travellers unintentionally get stuck in usual pitfalls that incur unnecessary expense and tension. Unseen ch...
Picking the right air conditioning unit for your home is only half the battle. Just as crucial is finding a top-notch air conditioning store to back i...
Split system air conditioners are a staple in homes across Brisbane Northside, and for good reason. They are a cost effective, energy efficient soluti...
Engaging experienced lawyers in Melbourne is important when dealing with legal matters. Whether it involves business, property or personal law, the ...
