Phones and devices have become inextricably linked with everyday life, writes Danielle Einstein. They store our credit cards, provide critical bus updates, and allow us to communicate whenever we need to....
The Victorian government recently announced it will introduce “nation-leading” laws to make technology companies accountable for preventing hate and keeping children safe. How will they work? asks Professor Lisa M. Given...
When visual and textual elements conflict, consumers rely more heavily on the visual content in forming their judgements, and form less critical thoughts when it comes to the text, such as a product description. What can you do about it?...
An eSafety report has revealed gaps in protections against livestreamed child sexual abuse on major video-call platforms. Here's what parents should know....
Parents are turning to AI for meals, homework and parenting advice. Where can it help, what are the risks, and what does Australian research tell us?...
A quick, family-friendly noodle dinner made with mince, vegetables and a sweet-savoury sauce. Using cheaper vegetables and a little less meat helps keep the cost down without making the meal feel skimpy....
Giant dinosaurs, robots, space, wildlife and blobfish are among the family highlights of National Science Week, running 15–23 August 2026....
Ben Gray, reports from New Zealand why Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ –but it is saving lives. The concept of cultural safety is recognised worldwide as an innovation by New Zealand nursing academic Irihapeti Ramsden. The New Zealand Nursing Council was a leader...
Got some brown bananas on the counter, or soggy salad in the fridge? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows on average, Australian households waste about 30% of the food we buy – or 2.5 million tonnes each year....
Need a doctor or nurse after hours? How to get virtual or in‑person health care in Australia – including for free. Researchers run through the many options Australians have available....
