Dana writes the world of kidfluencing forces us to confront a difficult question: what do we owe the children growing up on camera?
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: WTF is wrong with our politicians?
RK Crosby writes that something odd is happening in Australian politics right now, and it is hard to tell whether it is panic, performance, or a complete loss of perspective.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: The Coalition is feeding the party that’s eating it
Denise says if One Nation is asking for your preferences, it is not because they want to help you. It is because they know you are helping them.
Posted inSocial
Australia’s gender pay gap persists and confidence alone won’t fix it
Shelley Friesen writes every year the conversation rolls around again. Women should negotiate harder. Women should invest earlier. And yes, financial confidence matters, but the bigger picture can’t be ignored.
Posted inFeatured, Social, Solutions
Many tourism hotspots are ‘de‑marketing’ – with mixed success
SCU’s Anne Hardy and colleagues have been researching how to use marketing to keep people away from tourist destinations. Here’s what they found.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Discontent is fertile ground for One Nation — but it is not the answer
Denise says One Nation’s performance in South Australia’s election is less of a breakthrough and more of a symptom.
Posted inTips and Tricks
Which nut butter is healthiest – peanut, almond or cashew?
Lauren Ball from The University of Queensland and Emily Burch from Southern Cross University write almond or cashew butter might sound fancier than plain old peanut butter. But you might be surprised to find which one’s better for you.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Social
Begin Rant: We never dealt with COVID and it shows
RK Crosby writes that according to a One Nation fan, she is responsible for fuel prices, his unemployment, whatever was wrong with his car, a court decision denying him custody of his children, the lack of staff at the front desk, the war with Iran, the general state of the world, and some sprawling conspiracy that was apparently ruining his life. You’re welcome.
Posted inEditorial
Editorial: Navigating the fuel crunch together
The fuel crunch is affecting daily life across our region, so lets work together to get through this.
Posted inOpinion, Regulars, Social
Opinion: What Finland can teach us about education and homelessness
Paul Sekfy reflects on the Finnish education system and its focus on school readiness, arguing that Australia needs better parental leave and mandatory preschool to support regional students.