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...
How stores fighting thieves risk putting off shoppers, especially those with disabilities and with kids, report Paul Harpur and Lisa Stafford Retailers are increasing security to deter shoplifting, but locked cabinets, barriers and staff checks can make everyday shopping stressful for parents with prams, children in...
After an Australian teenager died after eating beef sausages on a camping trip, it has been confirmed as the nation’s first death from a tick-induced meat allergy, reports Alexander Gofton (CSIRO). New South Wales Deputy State Coroner Carmel Forbes ruled that Jeremy Webb died in 2022...
For the 2026 awards, 736 entries were assessed by 15 expert judges, representing 166 publishers and nearly 800 creators from across Australia. The Shortlist has been selected from the entries that made it through to the Notables List The Children’s Book of the Year Award winners...
‘Buy it nice or buy it twice’, writes Lorinda Cramer. Rejecting this new world of overconsumption during a cost of living crisis The “frugal chic” aesthetic is having its moment, however contradictory the concept may seem. “Frugal” suggests a focus on thriftiness, while “chic” oozes a...
5 top tips for the perfect compost – according to science, writes Gregory Moore. It all comes down to understanding the requirements of the bacteria and fungi that do most of the decomposing and the processes of cellular respiration. As a young boy, I had to...
It's defined as a traditional Japanese aesthetic: the beauty of something perfectly imperfect. Trevor Mazzucchelli asks "Will this Japanese philosophy make me happy?" The ceramic bowl with an uneven glaze. The teacup mended with gold lacquer. The images are calming and attractive. They are said to reflect wabi-sabi...
Ready in 30 minutes, with juicy chicken and pillowy gnocchi smothered in a dreamy Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 25 mins Serves 5 Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Ingredients 30 ml olive oil 816 g boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1...
With Google, YouTube and AI tools at their fingertips, today’s kids can access information instantly—but knowing what counts as their own work is becoming increasingly blurred. Here’s what parents need to understand about plagiarism now. The new reality: information everywhere For today’s students, information isn’t something they...
