Lifestyle
The way to happiness and success
5 February
Happiness and success are deeply intertwined but aren’t always the result of material gains or high-status positions. Instead, a fulfilling life and career stem from aligning your values, passions, and actions in ways that promote well-being and...[Read More]
Preparing to go caravanning in Australia
5 February
Preparing for a caravanning trip in Australia is an exciting venture, especially for those embracing the freedom of remote work. Australia’s diverse landscapes, from its sun-kissed beaches to the rugged outback, provide a spectacular backdrop for...[Read More]
Financial independence: guiding adult children to contribute at home
5 February
Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood. The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]
Discount loans to drive down the price of electric cars
4 February
Motorists will be offered another incentive to choose electric over petrol through a $60 million program to cut the cost of car loans. The Climate Energy Finance Corporation announced the scheme in partnership with Hyundai on Tuesday, revealing it...[Read More]
Valentine’s day: The good, the bad, and what really matters
29 January
Valentine’s Day tends to divide opinion like few other dates on the calendar. For some, it’s a highlight — hearts in shop windows, dinner reservations, flowers wrapped in crisp paper. For others, it’s awkward, commercialised, or even...[Read More]
How parents lose connection with their adult children — and how to avoid It
29 January
Parenting doesn’t end when children grow up, but it does change. The role that once involved protection, instruction, and decision-making must evolve into something very different: a relationship between two adults. For many parents, this...[Read More]
Safety on inland water courses in Australia
28 January
Australia’s inland waterways, such as the Murray River, are popular destinations for boating, fishing, and recreational water activities. However, despite their tranquil appearance, these watercourses can pose serious risks. Strong currents,...[Read More]
What’s for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI
28 January
Australians are using artificial intelligence tools to impress their boss and cut hours from their working week but the technology is also creeping into the kitchen and renovation plans. Preparing special meals for friends and family has emerged as...[Read More]
The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health
28 January
Before seeing a doctor about a rash, sleeping issue or chronic heart condition, have you considered asking a chatbot for advice? It is the suggestion of leading artificial intelligence company OpenAI, which has flagged plans to launch a dedicated...[Read More]
The soundtrack of our lives
22 January
There’s a song for almost every chapter of your life. Hear the opening notes and suddenly you’re not where you are anymore — you’re back there. Back in the car with the windows down, back in your childhood bedroom, back at a moment of...[Read More]
Aussies are using AI at home but want rules at work
21 January
Most Australian workers are honing artificial intelligence skills on their own time but more access, greater control and strict rules might be needed to boost its adoption in workplaces. Software firm Salesforce on Tuesday released the findings from...[Read More]
Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend
21 January
Australian workers are growing nervous about the impact of artificial intelligence technology on recruitment, leading many to throw their arms around an emerging employment trend: job-hugging. The growing movement, unlike job-hopping and...[Read More]
Social media ban a ‘success’ with 4.7m accounts blocked
21 January
All 10 companies covered by Australia’s social media laws are complying with bans on children accessing their apps, with almost five million accounts blocked or restricted under the world-first rules. Federal government data, released on Friday,...[Read More]
Kids on e-bikes and e-scooters a ‘recipe for chaos’
21 January
Children whizzing to class on e-bikes and e-scooters have worried drivers calling for them to be banned for the school commute. Nearly 40 per cent of drivers want the electric-powered devices banned from school zones altogether, a survey by insurer...[Read More]
Progress over perfection: a new year perspective
15 January
2026 is here. The calendar has turned, the noise of the holidays is fading, and there’s a subtle but powerful shift in the air. A new year doesn’t magically change everything — but it does give us something valuable: a clean edge. A moment to...[Read More]