Sneaky Supermarket Tricks: How to Outsmart Consumer Manipulation As the cost-of-living soars, supermarkets are employing subtle strategies to entice consumers into spending more money without them even realizing it. In Australia, where the impact of inflation and rising costs is keenly felt, these tactics can have...
Linda Wyrill is proud of the way in which she handled a hairy moment. My three-year-old daughter cut her own hair. She was playing in her bedroom. Minutes earlier, I’d stuck my head in her room to have a peek. She’d had her dolls lined up and...
There are some basic energy-saving tips that anyone who is conscious of their environmental footprint or looking to save money on bills will have heard time and time again. These are not those. We’ve gone down the unbeaten track to gather six surprising energy hacks that...
Big W has withdrawn Welcome to Sex from its stores to protect staff – but teen sex education can keep young people safe, reports Emma Whatman Teaching young people about gender, sex and sexuality has long been controversial. The most recent debate is over Dr Melissa Kang...
After the movie frenzy fades, asks Alan Pears It made headlines around the world when the much-hyped Barbie movie contributed to a world shortage of fluorescent pink paint. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. When movies or TV shows become cultural phenomena, toymakers jump on...
After a months-long marketing blitz, writes Lauren Gurrieri, the much-hyped Barbie movie is released this week. From a Malibu Barbie dreamhouse listed on Airbnb, an AI tool that transforms selfies into Barbie movie posters and multiple Barbie-themed brand collaborations ranging from nail polish to roller skates,...
Hume Community Housing is set to establish a groundbreaking refuge in Port Stephens, offering vital support and shelter for women and children facing domestic and family violence. This initiative is made possible by a substantial investment from the NSW State Government, totaling $484.3 million, which...
We love Donna's Hay's meals that kids can help with during the school holidays. This vegetarian cauliflower curry is a little harder but well worth trying! Ingredients 3 baby cauliflowers (375g) ½ teaspoon garam masala 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ cup (75g) raw cashews ...
Strangers are not the only ones looking for likenesses between Nerissa Marcon and her children. It has suddenly dawned on me that I no longer notice the curious glances strangers give my children and me as we meander around the shopping centre. I guess it has...
Addressing the Neglect in Australia's Education System Do you suspect that your child may be gifted? Are you concerned about their educational needs and the support they receive at school? You're not alone. In Australia, there is a pressing issue of neglecting the needs of gifted students...
