Preschoolers make amazing gains when educators are well trained
Anyone with young kids knows how bright and curious they are. But when it comes to learning, their educators’ ongoing training can make a massive difference. That’s the finding...
Lifestyle
When Aussie teens think of sport, gambling is not far behind
In one year alone, Australians wagered more than $200 billion on sports betting – the most of any nation in the...
Scientists invent tiny tech that kills bacteria with light
Hate cleaning your loo? Well, have we got good news for you. Australian researchers from RMIT university have invented...
Child’s play? Video game ratings have poor warning standards
Australians spent a whopping $3 billion on video games in 2015. But many have poor warning standards, according to...
Advantaged Australians are more active
How physically active and healthy you are could come down to your postcode. Wealthier suburbs report higher activity levels...
Super ancient fungal like fossils could unlock the secrets of life
As you next munch on a mushroom take a moment to consider that their ancestors are a lot more...
Family breakdown linked to homelessness
Disadvantaged children in Australia who have had a family breakdown are more likely to experience homelessness later in life...
Study shows suicide warning signs aren’t being communicated
In a quarter of suicides, relatives fail to tell treating health professionals that they are aware of their loved...
USC study finds gaps in inclusive tourism
From the sun-kissed beaches to the hilly hinterland, there’s a lot that brings more than 3.3 million visitors to...
Over half of Australians avoid the news
Around half of adult Australians find the news too negative or unreliable and regularly try to avoid it, according...