Experts say the real challenge won’t be tech, it’ll be how families handle it at home Australia’s upcoming social media ban for under-16s is about to turn parenting into a contact sport. From December 10, major platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Reddit, will be required to take “reasonable steps” to prevent users under 16 from creating accounts. For parents, that means not just pulling the plug on apps but helping their kids navigate what

Move over, Bluey, there’s a new four-legged national treasure in town, and he’s got sea legs The National Museum of Australia has launched  Trim the Cat , a charming new children’s book that tells the tale of a courageous black-and-white feline who literally made history by sailing around the country. Written by acclaimed author Ursula Dubosarsky, Trim the Cat   follows the true story of Trim, the loyal sidekick to British navigator Matthew Flinders during his voyage to circu

While you’re admiring your carving skills, the local vermin might be admiring your menu It’s all fun and games until your spooky doorstep display turns into a rodent rave. Turns out, those grinning jack-o’-lanterns might be more “come hither” than “go away”, at least if you’re a rat. Josh Clarke, from London rubbish removal experts Clear It Waste , warns: “Like any food source, pumpkins can attract pests if left out in or around the home. "This risk is increased during the

Aiper has renewed its partnership with the Sydney Sixers through August 2026, continuing as a Major Partner across the club’s WBBL and BBL teams and remaining the Official Pool Cleaning and Smart Irrigation Partner.

Olympic swimmer Brooke Hanson has joined TWØBAYS Brewing Co as a retail investor, backing the Mornington Peninsula-based company’s mission to make Australian beer culture more inclusive for people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance.

Lifestyle property hotspots are reshuffling as buyers look beyond premium coastal names to cheaper regional options, according to the 2025 Ray White Regional Report.

Most Australian households are no longer treating energy as an afterthought.

Climate headlines may be rippling through more than just weather forecasts; they’re also influencing what buyers are willing to pay for luxury wine.

Federal Government funding to investigate the genetic causes of diffuse midline glioma (DMG)

The road from busking on city streets to finding a national audience has been paved with passion, persistence, and no shortage of hurdles.

Sugarcane juice, one of the world’s most popular street-side refreshments, may soon last far longer in your fridge — and without the need for synthetic preservatives.

A new study from the University of South Australia is aiming to fill this gap, asking how well parents, coaches and volunteers understand the risks of concussion, and what more needs to be done to protect young players.