Soft plastics recycling looks set to return to supermarkets. Cutting back on plastic would be even better, write researchers Louise Grimmer, Robert Hoffmann and Swee-Hoon Chuah Imagine the weight of three Sydney Harbour Bridges. Between 2022 and 2023, product manufacturers were responsible for 540,000 tonnes (or...
eSafety Report Exposes Industry-Wide Failures, report by the International Justice Mission Australia The Australian Government is being urged to deliver on its promise to legislate a digital duty of care, following a damning new report from the eSafety Commissioner.Transparency notices released in August 2025 reveal that...
Australia’s new social media laws start in December – but experts say mums, dads and carers are still the most important line of defence when it comes to online safety. New Social Media Laws Begin in December From 10 December 2025, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and...
Many families find feeding children a constant challenge. But turning to social media for advice may do more harm than good, write Georgia Middleton, Eloise Litterbach and Emily Denniss SolStock/Getty Image A favourite food is suddenly refused, someone is grumpy after a long day, and siblings fight...
And it could be harming them, write researchers Liz Spry and Craig Olsson Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for friendship, support, and even romance. But these apps could be changing how young people connect to others, both online and off. New research by Common Sense...
Discover how occupational therapy helps children connect, build confidence, and transform everyday family life. For parents of children with developmental delays or autism spectrum disorder, the hardest part isn’t always the meltdowns or missed milestones. Often, it’s the sense of being shut out — of trying...
Separation is never easy, but a new Relationships Australia NSW campaign is showing families there’s a more affordable, supportive way to move forward. With cost-of-living pressures forcing many separating couples to remain under the same roof, the stress of navigating parenting and financial decisions is higher...
How can I help – without making it worse? Celia Harris and Penny Van Bergen have some suggestions. As school gets back, parents and teachers might each be faced with the familiar chorus of “I can’t find my school jumper” and “I left my hat at...
Parents are often told fruit is “bad” because it contains sugar, writes Nick Fuller, prompting concerns about how much fruit they should allow their child to eat. This message has been fuelled by the “sugar-free” movement, which demonises sugar with claims it’s fattening and causes diabetes....
‘I was very fearful of my parents’: researcher Kate Fitz-Gibbon, shows how parents can use coercive control on their children In Australia, there is growing recognition that children and young people are not just witnesses to domestic, family and sexual violence, but victim-survivors in their own...
