Lifestyle
Cost issues still putting child care in the corner
31 January
The number of day care services is in decline and providers in some parts of Australia need financial backing, a new report shows. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released its childcare report on Monday following an inquiry into...[Read More]
‘Like my lungs were squeezing’: youth front vape ads
31 January
Young people are front and centre in a new health campaign to reduce vaping, amid alarming rates of use. The campaign was developed in consultation with young people and medical experts and uses the voices of people aged 14 to 24 who have...[Read More]
NSW looks to poach from SA with regional-living push
31 January
A NSW push to poach interstate essential workers has been dismissed by South Australia as a desperate effort to fill the more populous state’s skill “chasms”. The Make the Move Campaign is aimed at boosting the number of essential workers in...[Read More]
Inspiring Australians gather as they vie for top honour
24 January
Community leaders, educators, volunteers and medical researchers are among finalists descending on Canberra for the Australian of the Year awards. The winners of the four categories of the prestigious national gong will be announced on Thursday,...[Read More]
Australia’s population tips over 27 million
24 January
Australia’s population has surged to more than 27 million as births and migrants arriving outstrip deaths and residents leaving the nation. The Australian Bureau of Statistics population clock tipped over the mark on Wednesday and continues to...[Read More]
Steps to take before posting back-to-school photos
24 January
Parents need to ensure their privacy settings are bolstered before posting their child’s back-to-school photos online. That’s the advice from the Australian Federal Police ahead of students returning to the classroom later this month. While many...[Read More]
Boost paid leave to help kids thrive, say famous dads
24 January
As his own boss, Amar Singh is thankful for the flexibility he has had to be the best father to his two kids. “There’s a certain time you need to connect with your child,” he told AAP. “If you are always busy and working and you can’t have...[Read More]
Saving for rainy days even on a tight budget
18 January
When you have a tight budget, it may seem impossible to save money. And with rising inflation, it’s not difficult to understand why the personal savings rate in Australia decreased last year. However, conserving money while you’re short on cash...[Read More]
Family Law – can be a complex and stressful journey
18 January
Family law encompasses a wide range of legal issues, including divorce, child support, and custody, and navigating through these matters can be an intricate and emotionally challenging experience for all parties involved. In Australia, family law...[Read More]
Forgotten and expired gift cards leave billions unspent
17 January
Australians could be nearly $200 richer if they kept track of their gift cards instead of letting them go to waste. Across the nation, about $1.4 billion worth of gift cards have gone untouched, according to data from comparison website...[Read More]
School fees and expenses on the rise
17 January
PUBLIC SCHOOL FEES OVER 13 YEARS AS OF 2024 * MELBOURNE: most expensive – $108,879 * CANBERRA: least expensive $81,564 * METRO AREAS: $92,710 * REGIONAL AREAS: $80,303 CATHOLIC SCHOOL FEES OVER 13 YEARS AS OF 2024 * CANBERRA: most expensive –...[Read More]
Measles alert after infectious baby returns from Asia
17 January
A baby who recently returned from overseas has triggered a health alert after moving through Sydney Airport and visiting a cafe while infected with measles. NSW Health raised the alarm after the nine-month-old was taken to locations in Sydney’s...[Read More]
What you need to know to successfully improve your home
11 January
Embarking on a home improvement can be an exciting and rewarding process. It can transform your living space and increase the value of your property. With so many informative videos and other great resources online, there’s a thriving culture...[Read More]
Study asks: what’s love got to do with it?
10 January
Romantic love isn’t just an emotion but a broad collection of feelings and behaviours key to human evolution, researchers say. A study by Australian National University researchers is one in a limited field of research on romantic love. Earlier...[Read More]
Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results
10 January
Australians could get their X-rays and blood test results sooner, but doctors warn scrapping delays may have unintended consequences. The Department of Health and Aged Care revealed in late 2023 it was aiming to provide Australians with faster...[Read More]