A plastic bottle trapped on a coral reef.Tane Sinclair-Taylor, Author provided There are more than 11 billion pieces of plastic debris on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific, according to our new research, which also found that contact with plastic can...
Naps have many benefits, including improving memory, reaction times and mood Sal/Flickr, CC BY You may be familiar with that feeling of overwhelming sleepiness during the mid-afternoon. It’s common, occurs whether you’ve eaten lunch or not, and is...
vitamins A government bill, currently before a Senate inquiry, aims to simplify the process for advertising medicines. These include over-the-counter products such as Nurofen, and complementary medicines such as vitamins, herbals and homeopathic...
Mezzo soprano Eve Klein performed two compositions while a medical laryngoscope, inserted into her throat, revealed the movement of her vocal chords.Jesse Hunniford Summer signals the start of festival season in Hobart including MONA FOMA – or Mofo for...
A proposed model for an Australian republic encourages active citizenship while preserving the non-partisan, ceremonial role of the head of state.AAP/Lukas Coch As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this...
Aussie slang such as 'budgie', 'greenie', 'pollie', 'surfie', and even 'mozzie' are now also making appearances in global English.shutterstock As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this series looks at...
Gotye's Somebody That I Used to Know was voted ninth in the Hottest 100 of the Past 20 Years poll. What makes some songs endure as a classic and others fade away? This year’s Triple J Hottest 100 promises to be a memorable one, and not just because of...
Potting mix is known to carry harmful bacteria and fungi.Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Gardening is generally a healthy and pleasurable hobby or occupation. However, any activity carries some risk – and gardening is no exception. Potting mix is...
Share-bikes can litter our cities and be found in rivers, up trees, in gutters, and strewn around public places.Obikes in unusual places/Facebook Many cities are keen on dockless share-bike schemes such as oBikes or Reddy Go, and for good reason. They...
I’m going to hazard a guess that you’ve found the conversation around changing the date of Australia Day a tad frustrating. There are plenty of loud voices offering different views, but it doesn’t seem like there’s much genuine engagement between the...
We must change the date of Australia Day again again if we want to achieve a national day that unifies all Australians.Shutterstock As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this series looks at the politics...
Before the government shutdown, Donald Trump exceeded a 40% approval rating for the first time since May 2017.Reuters/Carlos Barria On January 20, 2018, exactly one year after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president, the US government entered a...
If you’re a woman, then you’ve definitely experienced the frustration of standing in a long, slow-moving queue for the toilets while watching men quickly go in and out of theirs. And you’ve likely had the same conversation with others in that queue -...
3D printing has rapidly increased in quality and popularity over the past decade. In the medical sector, it has evolved from the creation of relatively simple prosthetics, to a silicon prototype of a functioning human heart. Unfortunately regulation...
The Royal Commission into the summer fires is an opportunity to start seriously reconsidering our built environment. We need to prepare for accelerating climate change, our changing natural landscape and future natural disasters. This should include...
The case of Eman Sharobeem, the NSW Australian of the Year finalist who stole almost $800,000 from charitable organisations she ran, highlights major problems with transparency throughout the nonprofit sector. Sharobeem managed two organisations that...
The COVID-19 pandemic produced a run on the things people need to produce their own food at home, including vegetable seedlings, seeds and chooks. This turn to self-provisioning was prompted in part by the high price rises for produce – including A$10...
I live in a vegan family situation. I have been a vegan for over 33 years and my partner, poet and novelist Tracy Ryan, has been a vegan for over a quarter of a century; our 16-year-old son Tim was conceived and born a vegan, and remains one. If you...
The federal government has announced a A$3.5 billion upgrade to the National Broadband Network (NBN) that will grant two million households on-demand access to faster fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) internet by 2023. Reports from the ABC suggest the plan...
Several changes to the regulation of opioid supply in Australia come into effect today (June 1). Opioids are strong medicines used for pain. The new rules – including reducing pack sizes and restrictions around prescribing – are part of a range of...
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...
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...
