Turn Repairs into Rewards—and Help the Planet Too If you've ever wondered whether to repair or replace something around the house, now’s the time to lean into your inner DIY expert. WD-40 Company has just launched the Repair Challenge 2025, inviting Aussies to take on small (or...
Chryss Cada’s dreams end up being a little more accurate than science. When birth plans meet real life Childbirth instructors suggest you write up a ‘birth plan’ – but they should call it a ‘birth best guess’. About a month before I was due to have my baby,...
Technology to enforce teen social media ban is ‘effective’, reports Lisa M. Given. But this is at odds with other evidence Technologies to enforce the Australian government’s social media ban for under 16s are “private, robust and effective”. That’s according to the preliminary findings of a...
In Australia, the donor egg industry is heavily regulated, but in countries like the US, it can feel more like online shopping. Here’s what you need to know, report Anna E. Hartman and Dr Erica Coslor Starting a family is an exciting and scary decision at...
Can dancing or twerking really bring on labour? asks Hannah Dahlen Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is back in the news in a podcast discussing her viral “baby mama” video. The video was made four years ago when she gave birth to daughter Lilibet, but was only released...
Will it work? asks Jessica Kaufman and Julie Leask Last week, the Australian government announced a new National Immunisation Strategy for 2025–30. This strategy sets out the government’s priorities for improving vaccine uptake for children, adolescents and adults over the next five years. It comes at an...
Who is at risk of whooping cough? It doesn’t just affect babies, report Niall Johnston, Helen Quinn and Phoebe Williams. Tomsickova Tatyana/Shutterstock Whooping cough (pertussis) is always circulating in Australia, and epidemics are expected every three to four years. However, the numbers we’re seeing with the current surge...
New research shows it doesn’t stop long-term impacts on development, reports researcher Mia McLean Infants born very preterm spend weeks or even months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while their immature brains are still developing. During this time, they receive up to 16 painful procedures...
Everyday drugs like paracetamol are sending kids to hospital — here’s how to keep yours safe Most of us have paracetamol in the cupboard. Maybe an old antibiotic or a half-used bottle of cough syrup. But did you know that nearly 100 Australian children end up...
Looking for a warm winter soup that is a meal in itself? This is one of Donna’s great soups that will make a great family meal—just add crusty fresh bread! Ingredients ⅓ cup (85g) Thai red curry paste 1 x 400ml can of coconut milk 2...
