New research by Francisco Perales, Ella Kuskoff,  Michael Flood and Tania King, shows how young men ‘copy’ their fathers’ masculinity Today’s men express their maleness in different ways. Some adhere to more traditional models of masculinity, characterised by beliefs in male superiority and endorsement of risky...

A Wake-up Call for Parents: Understanding the Irreversible Impact on Young Lives Esra Haynes was a thirteen-year-old girl who recently lost her life to chroming—a drug craze that, according to recent studies, is increasing in popularity among young Australians. Esra was at a friend's sleepover when she...

Paul Kidson, Herb Marsh and Theresa Dicke report that they are pushed to the edge by mounting workloads, teacher shortages and abuse Australian schools have been under huge pressures in recent years. On top of concerns about academic progress and staff shortages, schools have faced significant,...

Asia capable initiatives that only target adults and young adults leaves it far too late – it has to start in our schools, writes Chris Higgins As the world becomes progressively more connected and interconnected, it’s increasingly important for all people to develop the skills and...

Calling all parents with young movie enthusiasts! Flicks, the ultimate movie, cinema, and streaming guide, has teamed up with Children and Media Australia (CMA), the leading advocate for children's digital and screen media interests. Together, they're revolutionizing the way you find suitable movies for your little...

Enzo Palombo and Rosalie Hocking look at what can be done to fix the problem Most people would expect a freezer can keep perishable food fresh and safe from spoilage for many months. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Have you ever noticed a funky smell...

Researcher Karen Massel breaks down what are the concerns and responsibilities that we face. Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of foods – including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-edited foods – that promise to revolutionise the way we eat. Critics argue these...

With the rise in violence generally, there has been a continued call to crack down on violent video games and television. However, the Media watchdog seems to be missing breaches of the Codes. The Australian Ad Standards Panel recently received complaints about scary advertisements for two...

Canstar is on a mission to make learning about finances more accessible and help Aussies manage their money better by launching Canstar’s new TestMyMoneyIQ quiz. Many people in Australia lack knowledge about basic finance, which is called financial literacy. It's important because it affects how well...