With the pressure for housing at the moment, the Planning Institute of Australia has a timely reminder that well-maintained public areas, infrastructure and facilities are the building blocks of healthy and vibrant communities. How Our Cities Have Evolved The early planned settlements in Australia were small, and...
Cameron Webb asks why do I really need them in Australia? Summer’s here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a routine requirement for time outdoors. But how safe are they? And do we really...
For children who prefer a gentler cinema experience Many Australian cinemas offer sensory-friendly screenings designed for children who are autistic, sensory-sensitive, anxious in noisy environments, or littlies who simply prefer a more relaxed setting. These sessions typically feature: Lower volume levels Dimmed lights (not complete darkness) No trailers...
Help teens understand these reactions are normal. Social media platforms are designed to keep users hooked, write Christiane Kehoe and Elizabeth Westrupp Watching your teenager grieve the loss of their social media account can be confronting. Many are genuinely distressed or struggling with the change, and many...
Perfect pet presents this Christmas, and ones to avoid – from Jacqueline Boyd an expert in animal welfare Pets are increasingly viewed as integral family members. This often means owners want to offer their pets the same experiences as our human friends and family. But the holidays...
The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns, write researchers Giselle Woodley and Paul Haskell-Dowland There has been massive global interest in the new social media legislation introduced in Australia aimed at protecting children from the dangers...
Because of their inability to empathise with others, narcissistic people will push boundaries and put their needs before yours. Ava Green reports. The holiday season is here, and streets are filled with festive sparkles, twinkling lights and cheerful Christmas songs. While many of us are looking...
“Even confident children misjudge speed. Walking with an adult is still the safest option.” — Kidsafe Australia A Safer Summer for Everyone With more children outdoors over summer, pedestrian safety requires shared responsibility: parents providing supervision, communities designing safer streets, drivers slowing down, and manufacturers continuing to improve...
A new study by researcher Jessica Biesiekierski shows social media and lifestyle magazines have turned gluten – a protein in wheat, rye and barley – into a dietary villain. Athletes and celebrities have promoted gluten-free eating as the secret to better health and performance. But our review,...
Mineral vs chemical sunscreens? Scientists Anna Wang, Jon Beves and Timothy Schmidt show the difference is smaller than you think. “Mineral-only” sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of “chemicals”, a belief that “mineral” products are inherently safer, and confusion about how...
