Living in Melbourne and working in hospitality,one cultural difference with France was immediately apparent:men’s behaviour towards women.
‘Centuries of programming’ have it that it’s women’s work to manage the mental load of family life – especially at Christmas. Researchers are trying to measure (and reduce) the toll.
An Australian Bureau of Statistics analysis found December 25 was the second-least common day for a baby to be born – after February 29.
New research across multiple cultures shows people ask for help every two minutes and 17 seconds. We’re much kinder than we know.
A report that assaults across all NSW schools have risen by 50 per cent in the past decade is a harrowing outcome for education authorities,governments and parents who invest so much time,effort,money and hope into improving students’ lives and outcomes.
Many residents hope this will be the year the Northern Beaches Council proceeds with a proposed trial of off-leash hours at two beaches.
Across Melbourne,young Jewish people are turning to Yiddish to explore their heritage and reconnect with their history.
It’s not just doomsday bunkers and goat’s blood. Cults are all around the world,including in Australia. What are the red flags and how do cult leaders operate?
The federal government has been warned:the importance of domestic democracy in underpinning gender equality is one issue that most people agree on. Lack of action could be dangerous.
Former treasurer Peter Costello once told the nation to have “one[baby] for Mum,one for Dad,and one for the country” when he launched the baby bonus. Those children are now starting to turn 18.
People-pleasing is something most of us can identify with,but putting the happiness of others over our own comes with a cost.