Who makes the money in publishing? Nobody. This often repeated dark joke highlights a serious issue. The most recent figures show that Australian authors earn just $12,900 a year from writing work (the median, at $2,800, was even worse). Indeed,...
It pays to think very carefully about your new fridge.DedMityay/Shutterstock.com Shopping can be confusing at the best of times, and trying to find environmentally friendly options makes it even more difficult. Welcome to our Sustainable Shopping...
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...
Sciatica isn't just annoying. It's genuinely painful.
It sits deep in your glute and shoots straight down the back of your leg. It turns something as...
As wardrobes shift to cosy knits, tailored coats and rich seasonal textures, jewellery becomes the finishing touch that pulls every winter outfit to...
If you run a workshop, panel shop, or fabrication business anywhere around Perth, you already know what heat and dust do to equipment over a few sum...
Planning a bathroom renovation is exciting, but one of the biggest questions homeowners ask is, "How long will it take?" While every project is uniq...
Acne is the most common skin condition in the world. An estimated 85% of people experience it at some point between the ages of 12 and 24, and a gro...
Every Australian summer brings a fresh wave of swimwear trends, but some styles have much greater staying power than others. While fashion constantly ...
Every student has unique learning strengths, challenges, and academic goals. While classroom teaching provides essential knowledge and structure, so...
There's a movement gaining traction on the Sunshine Coast, providing a village of support, socialisation and relief for first-time mothers and babie...
Some dads are easy to buy for. Others do not want anything, already have everything, or give you the classic "don't worry about me" answer every yea...
Moving into a new home is an exciting opportunity to personalise your space and make it your own. While many homeowners focus on furniture, flooring...
When saying goodbye to someone you love, there is no single way to honour their life. Every family has different traditions, beliefs, and preference...
Roofing projects are an important part of maintaining and protecting your home. Whether you're repairing storm damage, replacing an ageing roof, or ...
Academic success often requires more than classroom attendance alone. Students face increasing expectations as they progress through school, particu...
Managing unwanted hair can become time-consuming and frustrating for many people, especially when shaving, waxing, and other temporary methods requi...
For IT leaders managing large fleets, the device layer is where workforce productivity and security policy meet. The shift towards flexible and hybrid...
Every business owner aims to build a profitable and sustainable organisation. While dedication, innovation, and hard work are important, achieving l...
