NSW is trying to make the selective school application process fairer – but is it doing enough? asks Christina Ho The NSW state government has recently announced a major overhaul of its selective school program. From the 2023 intake, up to 20% of the places on...
You can start with these books, suggests Emma Whatman and Paul Venzo Parents will be increasingly aware they need to talk about consent with their children. There is no such thing as “too young” to start the conversation. In fact, the earlier the better, when it comes...
What parents should and shouldn’t say when talking to their child about NAPLAN results, writes Jessica Holloway It’s that time of year again when parents and students anxiously await their NAPLAN results. NAPLAN is a nationwide test of literacy and numeracy that all students in years 3,...
Repeated concussions can thicken the skull, Monash University study finds Now that the winter sports season has finished, new research has found that repeated concussions can thicken the structure of skull bones. Previous studies have shown damage to the brain following concussion, but have not looked...
1 in 2 Aussies say they will spend less this Christmas, while 2 in 3 will shop earlier Christmas may not be so 'merry' for some, as new research reveals that more than half of Aussies concede that they cannot afford to spend the same amount...
Yes, writes Enzo Palombo and Sarah McLean. Here’s why. Preparing meals in bulk and reheating is a great way to save time in the kitchen and can also help to reduce food waste. You might have heard the myth that you can only reheat food once...
It's not like udder milk, writes researcher Milena Bojovic The global dairy industry is changing. Among the disruptions is competition from food alternatives not produced using animals – including potential challenges posed by synthetic milk. Synthetic milk does not require cows or other animals. It can have...
UK supermarkets have removed “best before” dates on thousands of fresh food products in an effort to reduce food waste. Louise Grimmer and Nathan Kilah ask why can't Australia? One of the major supermarket chains, Sainsbury’s, is replacing these labels with product messaging that says “no...
Damien O'Meara and Liam Burke report that Aussie kids’ TV has been leading the way in queer representation Peppa Pig’s first same-sex couple, a pair of lesbian polar bears, were recently introduced after a petition to include a same-sex family received nearly 24,000 signatures. Children’s television has...
Here’s what they said, writes researcher Sharon Bessell What does a “fair go” look like for Australian children? We asked 130 children aged between seven and 13 years what makes communities strong, supportive, and fair. Many felt communities are about care and connection. As one ten-year-old girl...
