Putting the brakes on FIFO
The availability of rental accommodation, quality education and medical services in local towns are key factors in persuading long-distance commuters to live closer to work.
Lifestyle
Social media may not be good for you
Patterns in the way we use social networks like Facebook and Twitter could prove a powerful tool in identifying...
Not enough time to keep healthy
One in five Australians aged 25 to 54 years old don't have time to exercise and eat healthy food.
Sleep can be sexy
More sex is associated with more sleep, and more sleep is associated with more sexual desire, researchers say.
“Aww”: the new cute emotion
The way we feel when we see something cute should be given greater recognition as an important driver of...
Printed books still top choice for Aussie teens
New research contradicts the stereotype of teenagers glued to their digital devices, finding adolescents prefer old fashioned print when...
Young festivalgoers over-confident about condom use
Survey finds that despite their confidence, a significant number of festival goers used condoms inconsistently or incorrectly in the...
Parents’ activities at playtime make a difference to learning
Parents can help improve their child’s literacy and numeracy skills by demonstrating their own interest in similar activities.
Positive parenting can overcome kids’ disadvantage
The University of Queensland’s Positive Parenting Program delivers profound benefits in a seven-year trial with disadvantaged children in Ireland.
Link between male infertility and mobile phones
New research highlights the potential danger of storing a mobile phone near male genitalia for prolonged periods.