Families separated by bars – the home truths about sending mothers to prison

Mar 30, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Life Law

Being separated from a close family member can be emotionally fraught. It can be especially challenging when that person is incarcerated. And the situation becomes even more devastating when children are deprived of their...

Four nifty chemistry life hacks

Mar 30, 2016 12:37 pm UTC| Life

We all love a life hack that makes our day a little cheaper and easier. And the neat tricks that iron out the niggles of life can come from some interesting places. Theres some cool chemistry loitering in your cupboards...

Is lowering the student loan repayment threshold fair for students?

Mar 29, 2016 05:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

A new report by Andrew Norton from the Grattan Institute has called on the government to lower the threshold at which university graduates repay their debt to the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) from the current...

How can a city keep its character if its landmark views aren't protected?

Mar 29, 2016 05:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Landmarks identify and define cities. Town-planning instruments usually protect these landmarks from development that does not respect the setting. But inappropriate development is placing one of Brisbanes most important...

Students struggle with digital skills because their teachers lack confidence

Mar 29, 2016 00:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Australian teenagers are increasingly struggling to achieve the basic level required in information and communications technology (ICT). In 2014, only around half (52%) of students in Year 10 achieved the minimum standard...

Why do people risk their lives – or the lives of others – for the perfect selfie?

Mar 25, 2016 02:09 am UTC| Life

2016 hasnt been a great year for the selfie. In February, Argentinian tourists passed around a baby La Plata dolphin in order to take selfies with it. The endangered animal subsequently died from stress and heat...

The Common Core explained

Mar 25, 2016 02:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Beginning in 2010, mathematics and English language arts standards, called the Common Core State Standards, were adopted in 45 of 50 U.S. states. The Common Core Standards represent a substantial change from what was in...