The March 3 Tasmanian election, announced on Sunday, will be the opening contest in an election-heavy year that will see three state polls, with the expectation of federal byelections as well. But, Malcolm Turnbull says, people won’t be casting a...
Being autistic, but not diagnosed, can lead to a lifetime of struggles and being misunderstood for women. This issue has been highlighted in the last few years by celebrity women including Hannah Gadsby, Daryl Hannah, British reality star Christine...
A series of recent reports by The Guardian have revealed refugees, asylum seekers and staff at the Nauru processing centre have been exposed to a mould problem of “ epic proportions ”. The fungal growth in housing and working areas has reportedly led...
This week, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced a new private health insurance policy the Labor Party will take to the next election. First, Labor will get the Productivity Commission to conduct a full review of the private health insurance system....
Back pain affects one-quarter of Australians. from shutterstock.com Back pain affects one in four Australians. It’s so common, nearly all of us ( about 85% ) will have at least one episode at some stage of our lives. It’s one of the most common reasons...
NAPLAN testing starts this week. With calls for a review, many education experts are calling the Future of NAPLAN into question. In this series, the experts look at options for removing, replacing, rethinking or resuming NAPLAN. The National Assessment...
Shutterstock Working from home during COVID-19 appeared to cost us little. Yet employers effectively requisitioned part of those homes. While necessary, it was far from costless to us, and our generosity shouldn’t be taken for granted. Bureau of...
Opioids don't work for chronic pain, and can make it worse in the long-term. from www.shutterstock.com Australia is facing a critical public health issue of poorly managed pain. The combination of poor health outcomes, inappropriate prescribing for...
Insider trading comes in two main forms: arguably legal and clearly illegal. But, as with drugs in sport, it’s hard to tell when arguably legal ends and clearly illegal begins. It is generally accepted that it is wrong to buy shares in the company you...
The use of educational videos in schools and universities was on the rise before COVID-19. Now, with continuing disruption by the pandemic, more educators are developing educational videos to support student learning. Similarly, students are...
Shared mobility devices such as bicycles and electric scooters have experienced significant growth across the globe and Australia is no exception. In cities with such offerings, users are able to get around in more convenient and flexible ways. The...
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, now streaming in Australia on Binge, depicts Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes as a bewitching sociopath. Holmes wanted to revolutionise health care by providing a simple and cheap way to...
With so many people now living to their 90s – and so many more projected to in future – health and social policy must evolve. When the media discusses ageing, it commonly focuses on people older than 65. But generally, a 65-year-old and a 95-year-old...
Coronavirus lockdowns have led to a massive reduction in global emissions, but there’s one area where energy usage is up – way up – during the pandemic: internet traffic. Data-intensive video streaming, gaming and livestreaming for business, university...
Home cooks have been trying out their skills during isolation. But the way food tastes depends on more than your ability to follow a recipe. Our surroundings, the people we share food with and the design of our tableware – our cups, bowls and plates,...
China has introduced the Social Credit System in 12 demonstration cities.Shutterstock In less than a month, China’s Lunar New Year will bring the country’s annual epic travel rush – the largest human migration on earth. While many are planning trips to...
Dorothea MacKellar's My Country, with its paen to a sunburnt landscape, excoriated Australians for their nostalgic love of English 'grey-blue' countryside and English weather.Mark Wassell/flickr, CC BY-NC A young woman of 23, Dorothea MacKellar...
As we approach the business end of the 2018 Australian Open, the chatter has increased at Melbourne Park. Are we staring at a possible 2017 Men’s Final rematch between Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Spain’s Rafael Nadal? It’s not surprising really....
The newly discovered _Kupoupou stilwelli_ would have once swam in the waters around Chatham Island near New Zealand.Illustration by Jacob Blokland, Author provided A new species of extinct penguin has been discovered. It’s helping us bridge the gap...
One group of women was strikingly absent from the March4Justice rallies last week: Coalition MPs. Admittedly, there are not many of them (only 23% of the government’s MPs are female), but the refusal of the minister for women to attend the...
Tooth pain has a way of demanding attention at the worst possible time. When the discomfort becomes persistent and intense, it often signals an infe...
Power infrastructure plays an essential role in modern life, but it can also create risks for wildlife, particularly birds moving through establishe...
Choosing a commercial coffee partner is not the same as choosing a machine. It is a broader decision that affects beverage quality, staff efficiency...
In a world where customers expect speed almost as much as quality, logistics has become the silent heartbeat of every successful business. Behind th...
Electricity powers almost every aspect of daily life, from lighting and appliances to complex systems in homes and businesses. This makes choosing a...
Moving house is one of those all-encompassing events in life and most people focus their energy on deciding what to pack. But knowing what not to pa...
The ultimate goal of many support systems is to empower individuals to lead lives defined by autonomy and self-reliance. While some support requiremen...
Automotive maintenance often involves a choice between addressing a small issue immediately or waiting until a component fails completely. When it c...
Stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials across industrial and commercial sectors, known for its strength, corrosion resistance, and...
Access to books often shapes the course of study for scholars who live in regions with thin library shelves and slow supply chains. Many students wo...
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...
