Responsible pet ownership seems to be key.
75 percent of Aussies currently choose cremation.
There’s been a worrying increase in hospitalisations among users.
Responsible pet ownership seems to be key.
75 percent of Aussies currently choose cremation.
There’s been a worrying increase in hospitalisations among users.
Racked by conflict, and devastated by the Boxing Day tsunami, Indonesia’s Aceh province has had more than its share of hardship. Five years on, Stephen Minas reports on the recovery.
The romanticised idea of hitchhiking across the country in a stranger’s company quickly disappeared after Ivan Milat’s brutal backpacker murders. But as Lisa Rosman finds out, the Internet is helping to make hitching appealing again.
Can you remember the last time you saw a realistic portrayal of a mental health practitioner in the media? Rarely are we shown positive depictions of them on screen, writes Jean Kemshal-Bell
The digital age has provided many headaches for those in the music industry. But as Ryan Jon explains, some musicians are also discovering new opportunities.
How much work is involved to crack the elusive music scene? Renee Tibbs chats to lead singer of The Fearless Vampire Killers, Seàn Ainsworth.
As the demand for Wi-Fi in cafés reaches breaking point, Meghan Lodwick investigates the relatively untapped source for wireless internet connections: public transport.
It’s been reported that young New Zealanders are doing a great job cleaning up after last week’s devastating natural disaster. But as Sarah Green writes, it shouldn’t take an earthquake for young people to receive some positive press.
Michael Winterbottom’s new film, The Killer Inside Me, has caused outrage for graphically showing women being abused. But, as Jean Kemshal-Bell writes, perhaps seeing this brutality is a necessary step towards recognising the reality of violence against women.
Financial journalist Alan Kohler and ninemsn head Andrew Hunter spoke about the funding of journalism in the online age during the New News 2010 Conference at the Melbourne Writers Festival. Evan Harding was there for upstart.
It’s time that journalism spent more time informing the public about the country’s key issues, and less time trying to interpret polls and second-guess election outcomes, says Saul Wakerman.
Walls can divide a society, literally and figuratively. As Luke S.H. Raggatt writes, there are still obstacles that need to be ripped down on the issue of gay marriage.
Road accidents are fast becoming a leading cause of death in Southeast Asia yet official statistics often underestimate the full scale of the problem. Laura Retsos investigates road safety in Laos.
When you think of street art the last thing that comes to mind is doilies hanging from trees. But as Sarah Green finds out, Melbourne’s newest graffiti artists are armed with knitting needles rather than cans.
17 June 2010 saw the glorious re-opening of The Tote. Renee Tibbs sits down with a Tote regular under its notorious eaves and talks politics, predicaments, and who’s getting the next round.
Animal alter egos, conventions and fursuit pornography, welcome to the world of furry enthusiasts. Liana Neri learns about the quirky subculture that’s slowly growing in Australia.
A tea-sipping, cake-baking, floral-wearing trend is gripping the nation. But, as Lee Tobin finds out, there is more to vintage than just fashion.
40 years after the Beatles broke up, their appeal is as strong as ever. Renee Tibbs takes a look at why the lads from Liverpool still fascinate, long after they’re 64.
It’s been almost 200 years but Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is more popular than ever, and global adoration of Mr Darcy isn’t waning either. Pride and Prejudice blogger Jennifer Duke examines just what it is about Austen’s work that is so enduring.
For over 30 years Melbourne’s 3CR has maintained its alternative voice despite limited funding. Helen Lobato takes us inside the world of the much loved community radio station.
Every day new blogs are created but unfortunately, as Kelly Theobald discusses, some governments feel threatened by the independent thought and expression of their citizens.
