Warm days, coastal adventures and family fun across Western Australia Autumn is a beautiful time to explore Western Australia, with warm sunny days, cooler evenings and ideal conditions for beaches, wildlife parks and outdoor adventures. From Perth to Rottnest Island and the South West, here are...
Cooler days, golden leaves and family adventures As the weather cools across New South Wales, autumn brings crisp mornings, colourful foliage and perfect exploring conditions. It’s an ideal time for bushwalks, festivals, cosy indoor outings and low-key family adventures. New & Local Activities & Events to Check...
Easter is a special time for families — whether you’re celebrating traditions, enjoying chocolate treats or keeping kids busy over the holidays. Here’s our curated mix of trusted, reader-favourite Easter ideas, refreshed for today’s parents. What Easter Means (and Why It Matters) Easter — what’s it all...
The Easter school holidays bring a welcome change of pace — cooler days, colourful leaves, chocolate treats and long weekends perfect for family time. Whether you’re planning a day trip, looking for local activities, or just trying to keep boredom at bay, here’s your Autumn edition...
Looking for a fun (and free) school holiday activity? A nationwide bike “treasure hunt” is back this Easter — and families could win brand-new bikes just by solving clues and getting outdoors. The Pedal Heist returns this Easter with free bikes hidden across Australia. Here’s...
As AI tools and instant information reshape how students learn, schools are shifting focus – from catching plagiarism to teaching critical thinking, creativity and the ethical use of sources. From copying to critical thinking For years, plagiarism was treated as a discipline issue—something to catch and penalise....
Planning a cinema trip these Easter school holidays? From a blockbuster Mario adventure to magical classics and animated newcomers, here’s what families can watch in April 2026 — plus what parents should know before booking tickets. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) Rated: PG Runs: 98 mins Released: April 1 Mario...
Having your period can be a painful experience, writes Mike Armour. Could exercise help? Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a very common condition, with around nine in ten young women aged 13 to 25 in Australia having regular period pain. For many women, period pain...
Lauren Ball and Emily Burch ask, are these benefits real, or is drinking hot water just another viral wellness fad? You may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online. People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with nothing else in it) can...
Blind box* toys such as Labubu are hugely popular with children and collectors, but their mystery packaging means buyers don’t know what they’ll get until they open the box. César Albarrán-Torres and Jessica Balanzategui say the chance-based appeal raises questions about gambling-like behaviour. If you walk...
