Bush dance lottery leaves you in the lap of the gods
He admits that at 90 his dancing has seen better days, but Peter Leith looks back ‘fondly’ on the trials of the progressive barn dance?
Why a dog in the car makes drivers more careful
A recent study in the UK has shown travelling with a dog in the car makes drivers more likely to drive with greater care. It even reduces stress behind the wheel.
Calls to cull Aussie bats overlook just why we need them
In this pandemic it’s tempting to look for someone, or something, to blame. Bats are a common scapegoat and the community is misled to believe getting rid of them could be a quick fix. But are bats really the problem?
Harlan Coben: 32 books means a lot of time alone
The bestselling thriller writer talks to Hannah Stephenson about moving into TV territory, the joy of working in teams and why he has to write.
Animal welfare: four ways to shop responsibly
Animal welfare: our good intentions usually fall short. Here are four ways to shop responsibly.
The killing machine in (and outside) many homes
It’s not just feral cats that are decimating our native wildlife.
Five famous parks and gardens you can enjoy at home
Don’t let staying indoors stop you from seeing these five famous parks and gardens from around the world
Reconnecting after coronavirus – four key ways cities can counter anxiety and loneliness
COVID-19 has forced us into social distancing, isolation and quarantine. Here’s what we’ve learnt and how we can better maintain connections in the future.
Friday essay: today’s grandmothers grew up protesting. Now they have nothing to lose
Grandmothers as social activists? What a radical idea … but one that is increasingly true of today’s generation of grandmothers.
COVID-19 pandemic may have a silver lining for older Australians
Enforced isolation may encourage older generations to adopt online tools and modern methods of communication, says the co-founder and director of aged care support provider Aged Care Steps, Assyat David.
The difference between self-isolation and social distancing
There has been a lot of confusion about how self-isolation works and all it entails. With the number of coronavirus cases doubling in the last three days, there is no better time to become acquainted with exactly what self-isolation and social distancing entails.
PM announces stricter social gathering rules deemed ‘heartbreaking’
Australians woke this morning to strict new regulations that effectively prevent them from attending weddings, funerals and family barbecues – among other rules that will come into effect at midnight Wednesday.
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