What families need to check for a Surrogacy Birth (hospital policies, legal paperwork, etc.) Before the Birth ✅ Legal agreements: Make sure you and your surrogate have a written surrogacy agreement, and both parties have had independent legal advice (a requirement in most states). ✅ Counselling sessions: Confirm...
Not all processed foods are bad for you, Clare Collins writes. Here’s what you can tell from reading the label If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious...
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...
