Science says it can actually be good for us, writes Michelle Kennedy and Daniel Hermens We have all experienced boredom – that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually, we lose focus, we disengage. Time seems to pass slowly, and we may even start to...
From ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens to ‘sustainable’ super, greenwashing allegations are rife. Riona Moodley looks at how the claims stack up. Going “green” is not just good for the environment and climate, it can also be great for business. Consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly goods and services, and are...
These super-easy cookies, from Roberta Muir, are inspired by melting moments, using rice flour instead of cornflour for a more shortbread-like texture. Instead of sandwiching the lemon buttercream between two cookies, Roberta spreads it generously on top. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee,...
Barbara Fraser recalls how desperate she felt after the birth of her son… some 40 years ago. The Crying That Never Stopped From birth, he cried, drawing his little legs up in agony. Medical checks showed nothing wrong, and our GP put it down to colic. Medication...
When it comes to stepping out, Alex A. G. Taub’s son refuses to toe the line. Last year, my son gave me my first Father’s Day gift – some insight into his future sense of humour. As a ‘professional’ father, I found the lesson that accompanied...
New research from Monash University suggests Australian midwives may one day provide contraception during postnatal home visits—a move that could make life easier for new parents. The study, published in Women and Birth, explored midwives’ views on offering services such as the contraceptive implant (Implanon NXT) in...
Researchers watched 150 episodes of Bluey, writes Bradley Smith. They found that it can teach kids about resilience for real life. She’s six years old, lives in Brisbane and might just be one of the best resilience coaches on television. We’re talking about Bluey, the animated Aussie pup...
When minding the baby, Tom Whelan finds his day turns into chasing his wife’s bus—with no shoes, no keys, and a ticking time bomb in your arms. A Cold Morning, a Locked Door, and a Baby on Board I still feel tense as I picture the scene,...
Labubu plushies aren’t just toys, reports Ming Gao. They’re a brand new frontier for Chinese soft power One of the most sought-after items of 2025 isn’t a designer handbag or the latest tech gadget. It’s a plush elf with a snaggle-toothed grin. Labubu (拉布布) is a global...
The shocking 2020 murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children—Trey, Laianah, and Aaliyah—left us searching for answers. Tragically, domestic violence (DV) continues to claim lives and traumatise families. Despite growing awareness and public discussion, the numbers tell a grim story: violence isn’t slowing down. Here...
