Two-year-old Harley Rigby will inspire Queenslanders to turn their small change into support for sick kids, becoming the face of this year’s Woolworths Small Change Appeal to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Throughout October, customers shopping at Woolworths supermarkets in Queensland will have the...
Will ‘overcharging’ make it explode? Ritesh Chugh debunks common battery myths Shutterstock In the world of lithium-ion batteries, smartphones take centre stage. Yet they’ve also sparked an ongoing debate: does prolonged (or overnight) charging wreak havoc on your battery? A number of factors determine a phone battery’s lifespan,...
Three distinguished educators from across the nation were celebrated as the 2023 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Award winners, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to early childhood education. Advancing Pedagogy and Practice - Balnarring Pre-School, Balnarring, VIC Balnarring Pre-School in Victoria was honored with the 'Advancing Pedagogy...
Cancer in the family brings immense challenges. Thanks to Cancer Hub, finding support isn’t one of them. The immense challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Families often have to make important treatment decisions while also navigating financial pressures, accommodation and parenting arrangements. Whether...
Law experts from Charles Darwin University (CDU) are advocating for significant reforms to Australia's parental leave system, emphasizing the need for substantial increases in paid parental leave. Their research indicates that Australia lags behind other countries with similar economies in terms of parental leave entitlements. Current...
One essential element of home safety is having functional smoke alarms. Here's why! With the transition to daylight saving time, it's the perfect opportunity to make sure your home is well-prepared for any emergencies. Here's what you need to know: The Lifesavers: Smoke alarms are...
With upcoming winter events and high rates of flu and COVID circulating in the community, it’s important that we keep doing the little things that will make a big difference this winter, yet many families never get around to thinking about being fully vaccinated! Most news...
We have put together a list of our favourite podcasts that cover all things motherly....
Here's how you can help, writes Mandie Shean Starting school is an important event for children and a positive experience can set the tone for the rest of their school experience. Some children are excited to attend school for the first time, yet others feel anxious. Back...
Feeling pressured to buy Christmas presents? Read this (and think twice before buying candles) write Gary Mortimer and Jana Bowden. Christmas marks a peak in consumerism across the West. Despite the COVID downturn, this Christmas the spending frenzy is unlikely to be dampened. One consumer sentiment survey...
