Western Sydney artists resilient despite lack of funding
A new study tracking cultural activity across Greater Western Sydney has found artists in the region are resilient and optimistic about their professions, despite a relative lack of funding...
Lifestyle
Co-housing offers older people independent, fulfilling lives
Co-housing offers a cost-effective solution to the housing challenge presented by the ageing population and the trend to single-person...
How much TV is too much?
Most five-year olds can watch up to three hours of television a day without harming their language skills, but...
New app to help children with disabilities stay active
Curtin University researchers are rolling out a free app to help children with disabilities access leisure activities in Western...
Suicide education program gives meaning to mateship
A program designed to turn around the very high incidence of suicide in the construction industry is having an...
Instagram images undermine young women’s self-esteem
Many young users of Instagram report feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, bullying and negative self-esteem, a new study has...
Online daters ignore wish list when choosing a match
Despite having a very clear ‘wish list’ stating their preference for potential ideal matches, most online daters contact people...
Plain packaging helps smokers quit
The introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes in Australia has been successful, according to a study led by the...
Active wear helps the drive to exercise
The very act of wearing colourful leggings and Lycra tops can help encourage physical activity, a Victoria University study...
Bushfire-proofing expensive but could save lives
Most houses in bushfire zones don’t meet current building standards but costly retrofitting would save lives and property, researchers...