‘Buy it nice or buy it twice’, writes Lorinda Cramer. Rejecting this new world of overconsumption during a cost of living crisis The “frugal chic” aesthetic is having its moment, however contradictory the concept may seem. “Frugal” suggests a focus on thriftiness, while “chic” oozes a...
5 top tips for the perfect compost – according to science, writes Gregory Moore. It all comes down to understanding the requirements of the bacteria and fungi that do most of the decomposing and the processes of cellular respiration. As a young boy, I had to...
It's defined as a traditional Japanese aesthetic: the beauty of something perfectly imperfect. Trevor Mazzucchelli asks "Will this Japanese philosophy make me happy?" The ceramic bowl with an uneven glaze. The teacup mended with gold lacquer. The images are calming and attractive. They are said to reflect wabi-sabi...
Ready in 30 minutes, with juicy chicken and pillowy gnocchi smothered in a dreamy Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 25 mins Serves 5 Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Ingredients 30 ml olive oil 816 g boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1...
With Google, YouTube and AI tools at their fingertips, today’s kids can access information instantly—but knowing what counts as their own work is becoming increasingly blurred. Here’s what parents need to understand about plagiarism now. The new reality: information everywhere For today’s students, information isn’t something they...
It’s hard to escape the news right now. From global conflict to political tension, distressing headlines and confronting images are never more than a swipe away — for us, and increasingly, for our children. As parents, we’re walking a delicate line. We want our kids to...
Uri Gal reports that Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive” chatbot, starting in Australia later this year. Until now, Olive has largely answered questions, resolved problems and directed shoppers to information. Soon, Olive will be able to do...
Tyson Gordon said ‘I want someone submissive’ The current season of Married at First Sight is shaping up to be one of the most controversial yet, writes Claudia Young, with the inclusion of Tyson Gordon demonstrating how the manosphere has breached containment. While the producers and Channel...
A new survey reveals many boys still feel pressure to hide emotions, appear tough and conform to traditional ideas of masculinity, reports Michael Flood. Experts say these stereotypes can affect boys’ wellbeing, friendships and willingness to seek help. Rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and...
Online spaces promoting extreme ideas about masculinity are reaching more teenage boys. As the Netflix documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere sparks debate, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says open conversations at home are key. What is the “manosphere”? Parents may have heard the term recently thanks to the Netflix...
