Politics and religion at the dinner table, over a Christmas meal with all the relatives – what could possibly go wrong? Writes Peter Ellerton. If the thought doesn’t appeal to you, it’s worth considering how this potentially fraught situation could be understood with a view to...
What's the best way to keep cool in extreme temperatures? George Dodd reports on work being done at Sydney University. The hottest place on the planet on January 4, 2020 was in Australia. But it wasn’t Alice Springs or Coober Pedy. It was Penrith, an outer...
An exhibition, Miffy & Friends, is soon to open at the QUT Art Museum Gallery (Brisbane). As its director Vanessa Van Ooyen has noted, Bruna’s illustrations have a deceptive simplicity, which belies the artistry behind them, writes Margot Hillel. She couldn’t get much simpler in visual...
The live-action adaptation of the classic story of a wooden puppet named Pinocchio who comes to life, reviewed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) Full review see Pinocchio (ACCM) Rated M ‧ 2020 ‧ Drama/Fantasy ‧ 2h 5m Now showing in select cinemas. Check...
Planning a road trip in a pandemic? Thea van de Mortel has some tips on how to have a happy and safe holiday As restrictions ease around the country and the prospect of travel beckons, many of us will be planning road trips for the holiday...
Parents have faced unprecedented stress during the pandemic as they care for children while juggling paid work from home. However, very little research so far has focused on family well-being during the pandemic. Subhadra Evans, Antonina Mikocka-Walu and Elizabeth Westrupp investigate. We asked more than 2,000...
It’s easy to get hot and bothered during a family Christmas. But the science of gratitude can help you not only cope, but enjoy, the festive season, writes Aaron Jarden. Christmas can be a stressful time of year. You will blow your budget, your relatives will...
Eighty years after Lassie first captured hearts in English novelist Eric Mowbray Knight's classic novel 'Lassie Come-Home', the iconic long-haired collie is returning in this remake of the original 1943 film. Reviewed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) Full review see Lassie...
Kelly McBurnie has started making some adjustments to her relationship with Christmas. I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas. I love the decorations, carols, food and music, but can’t stand the crowded shopping centres, overindulged children or pressure to see distant relatives and spend inordinate amounts...
Here is a good selection of Fiction and Non-fiction books released in time for Christmas. It's great to hear authors claim they want to write a 'page turner' for reluctant older readers (who are often boys!) Non – Fiction Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia edited by Christopher...
