Victoria comes alive in spring, with blossoms, open-air adventures, and family days perfect for exploring. Whether you’re riding a steam train through the Dandenongs, getting lost in a hedge maze, or enjoying Melbourne’s cultural treasures, the holidays are a great time to make new memories. Here are...
Science says it can actually be good for us, writes Michelle Kennedy and Daniel Hermens We have all experienced boredom – that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually, we lose focus, we disengage. Time seems to pass slowly, and we may even start to...
Rising overdoses prompt sales halt. An international retailer has suspended sales of melatonin gummies and supplements in Australia after a sharp rise in overdoses among children, prompting fresh warnings for parents to focus on safe sleep routines. The US-based store iHerb confirmed it has paused all melatonin...
Teenagers no longer answer the phone: is it a lack of manners or a new trend? Asks Anne Cordier Teenagers can seem to have their phones glued to their hands – yet they won’t answer them when they ring. This scenario, which is all too familiar...
Nearly 140,000 Australian babies were protected against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this winter, thanks to the country’s world-first National RSV Mother and Infant Protection Program. Early results show a 30% drop in hospital admissions for infants under six months, including a 33% fall in intensive care admissions,...
When it comes to stepping out, Alex A. G. Taub’s son refuses to toe the line. Last year, my son gave me my first Father’s Day gift – some insight into his future sense of humour. As a ‘professional’ father, I found the lesson that accompanied...
Australia will get a register to track educators and a CCTV trial in centres – we still need more to keep kids safe, say Brian Q. Jenkins and Danielle Arlanda Harris This year Australia has seen a horrific string of reports and allegations about abuse and...
‘No pain, no gain’: writes researcher Christina Ho, as every year, thousands of New South Wales students sit a test to determine places for highly sought-after places in selective high schools. These are academically selective public schools often associated with high Year 12 scores. While there has...
eSafety Report Exposes Industry-Wide Failures, report by the International Justice Mission Australia The Australian Government is being urged to deliver on its promise to legislate a digital duty of care, following a damning new report from the eSafety Commissioner.Transparency notices released in August 2025 reveal that...
In part 2, Lisa Buring explores how life on the farm has become an unexpected teacher, offering her boys lessons about empathy, grief, routine and resilience. [caption id="attachment_73602" align="aligncenter" width="599"] Luca with Aurora Knowing Your Limits Not all our farm adventures have been smooth. There was the time...
