Tim Minchin wants you to stop policing opinions online
Tim Minchin thinks policing other people's opinions online is a waste of time. He’s a talented musician and author, who’s smart, has great teeth and was even given three honorary doctorates. His thoug...
26 Jul 202446min
Childless cat ladies are trending in US politics
Polls released in the US overnight show the presidential election campaign is neck and neck. Kamala Harris, who has all but secured the Democratic nomination after Joe Biden dropped out of the race, i...
26 Jul 202413min
The Olympics begin! Here’s what you need to know
The 2024 Paris Olympics begin tomorrow morning our time. The 33rd hosting of the summer games will feature 329 events in 32 sports. More than 10 and a half thousand athletes from 206 nations will part...
25 Jul 202421min
Getting a puppy? How to know your breeder is a good one
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with around 70% of households owning one. While choosing to bring a puppy or kitten into your home is an exciting time, the sad re...
25 Jul 202413min
Why the Government has cut off internet in Bangladesh
Imagine having no internet – well that’s exactly what's happening in Bangladesh right now for over 170 million people since the government has cuff online connectivity. In the last week 10s of thousan...
24 Jul 202419min
Is 'dark oxygen' the secret to life?
In the dark depths, four kilometres below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, scientists have found small clumps of rocks producing oxygen. Previously scientists believed oxygen was created by living th...
24 Jul 202410min
Why are our pollies heading to the mines?
Politicians and jobs in the mining sector seem to go hand in hand - with former New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet and former Western Australian premier Mark McGowan both making the jump. But m...
23 Jul 202419min
Gen Z is a lonely generation. Is ' social prescribing' the cure?
Young Australians are living in a world more connected than ever before, thanks to social media. But an increasing number of 15- to 24-year-olds are experiencing loneliness and feelings of social isol...
23 Jul 202410min
