Unsplash, Canva, The Conversation, CC BY-NCAnxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common mental health conditions for which Australians are prescribed medicinal cannabis. Most prescriptions for mental health conditions, and for other conditions more broadly, are for products containing higher levels of THC ...
The harvesting of spaghetti from a 'vine' on the ceiling of Lo Spiedo, an Italian restaurant in central London, September 22, 1961. The ceremony wasin response to a hoax broadcast by BBC's Panorama on April Fools Day 1957. Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesApril Fools’ Day is a funny one. Developed over
Spotted bower bird from The Birds of Australia Vol. IV, London, 1848. Elizabeth Gould and John Gould/Museums VictoriaIn the 19th century, natural history was a field dominated by men: collectors, curators and naturalists. Names such as John Gould and John James Audubon are well known for their contributions to
The federal parliamentary seat of Lindsay, west of Sydney, was formed in 1984, honouring the great Australian illustrator and writer Norman Lindsay (1879-1969). The seat has been held since 2019 by the Liberal member, Melissa McIntosh. When McIntosh’s colleague Angus Taylor was elected leader of the opposition in February,
Canva, Wikimedia, The Conversation, CC BY-NCRetiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop working. If you are one of the many Australians still
The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact on energy markets. In Taiwan, however, the focus has shifted in a different direction. Rather than treating the war as geographically distant, Taiwanese political leaders
As fuel prices spike, many Australians are understandably anxious. Photos of empty bowsers, long queues, and high prices create the impression of a system under strain. What we are seeing isn’t a collapse of Australia’s fuel supply chain. Shipments are still arriving and most deliveries continue as planned. While some
Getty ImagesThe 2020s haven’t exactly been a golden age for getting ahead. First came COVID, when job security evaporated overnight. Then the cost-of-living crisis, when everyday expenses surged far faster than incomes. Now, global instability is pushing fuel prices higher again, squeezing household budgets even tighter. For many New Zealanders,
On Tuesday, the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out “junior” rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key sectors. The commission ruled that if they have six months of experience, all those over the age of 18 working in the
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has quashed a push by his Special Minister of State Don Farrell to increase the size of the federal parliament. Albanese was blunt in response to questioning from Opposition Leader Angus Taylor asking him to rule out an expansion. He told parliament he was satisfied
ljubaphoto/GettyGrowing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them. As we age, the joints that once handled every bend and fall start to weaken. This is because the amount of cartilage, a tough but flexible kind of connective tissue, and fluid in your joints
The apocalyptic red skies in Western Australia have generated considerable international media attention. Crimson dust whipped up by the strong outer winds of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle created this unusual phenomenon. Spectacular weather events like this are not common in northwest Australia. They occur under very specific environmental conditions. Most
Unsplash, Canva, The Conversation, CC BY-NCAnxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common mental health conditions for which Australians are prescribed medicinal cannabis. Most prescriptions for mental health conditions, and for other conditions more broadly, are for products containing higher levels of THC ...
The harvesting of spaghetti from a 'vine' on the ceiling of Lo Spiedo, an Italian restaurant in central London, September 22, 1961. The ceremony wasin response to a hoax broadcast by BBC's Panorama on April Fools Day 1957. Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesApril Fools’ Day is a funny one. Developed over
Spotted bower bird from The Birds of Australia Vol. IV, London, 1848. Elizabeth Gould and John Gould/Museums VictoriaIn the 19th century, natural history was a field dominated by men: collectors, curators and naturalists. Names such as John Gould and John James Audubon are well known for their contributions to
The federal parliamentary seat of Lindsay, west of Sydney, was formed in 1984, honouring the great Australian illustrator and writer Norman Lindsay (1879-1969). The seat has been held since 2019 by the Liberal member, Melissa McIntosh. When McIntosh’s colleague Angus Taylor was elected leader of the opposition in February,
Canva, Wikimedia, The Conversation, CC BY-NCRetiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop working. If you are one of the many Australians still
The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact on energy markets. In Taiwan, however, the focus has shifted in a different direction. Rather than treating the war as geographically distant, Taiwanese political leaders
As fuel prices spike, many Australians are understandably anxious. Photos of empty bowsers, long queues, and high prices create the impression of a system under strain. What we are seeing isn’t a collapse of Australia’s fuel supply chain. Shipments are still arriving and most deliveries continue as planned. While some
Getty ImagesThe 2020s haven’t exactly been a golden age for getting ahead. First came COVID, when job security evaporated overnight. Then the cost-of-living crisis, when everyday expenses surged far faster than incomes. Now, global instability is pushing fuel prices higher again, squeezing household budgets even tighter. For many New Zealanders,
On Tuesday, the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out “junior” rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key sectors. The commission ruled that if they have six months of experience, all those over the age of 18 working in the
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has quashed a push by his Special Minister of State Don Farrell to increase the size of the federal parliament. Albanese was blunt in response to questioning from Opposition Leader Angus Taylor asking him to rule out an expansion. He told parliament he was satisfied
ljubaphoto/GettyGrowing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them. As we age, the joints that once handled every bend and fall start to weaken. This is because the amount of cartilage, a tough but flexible kind of connective tissue, and fluid in your joints
The apocalyptic red skies in Western Australia have generated considerable international media attention. Crimson dust whipped up by the strong outer winds of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle created this unusual phenomenon. Spectacular weather events like this are not common in northwest Australia. They occur under very specific environmental conditions. Most
