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YesPhotographers/Shutterstock If you’re thinking about buying plant-based foods, a trip to the supermarket can leave you bewildered. There are plant-based burgers, sausages and mince. The fridges are loaded with non-dairy milk, cheese and yoghurt. Then there are the tins of beans and packets...

Dallas Kilponen / AAP Coles and Woolworths, the supermarket chains that together control almost two-thirds of the Australian grocery market, are facing unprecedented scrutiny. One recent inquiry, commissioned by the Australian Council of Trade Unions and led by former Australian Consumer and...

Mark Oatney/Getty Images Bushfires are currently burning in Australian states including Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia. In some areas, fire authorities have warned residents about the presence of smoke. Bushfire smoke is harmful to our health. Tiny particles of ash...

Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock Earlier this month, a Hong Kong company lost HK$200 million (A$40 million) in a deepfake scam. An employee transferred funds following a video conference call with scammers who looked and sounded like senior company officials. Generative AI tools can create image...

SpeedKingz/Shutterstock Many people object to intelligence tests. Some say IQ test scores are too often abused. They says it’s unfair that when children “fail” these tests it can mean they receive a worse secondary education than their more successful peers – sentencing them to a lifetime of...

Shutterstock Official dietary advice in Australia is set to warn of the climate impact of certain foods. The move has raised the ire of farmers, meat producers and others who branded it “green ideology” and a “war on meat”. Critics say the The National Health and Medical Research Council...

In a surprising twist of generational preferences, the younger generation, born between 1997 and 2012, are embracing a technology that many thought was on the brink of extinction – the landline phone. A greater interest in the culture and technology of the early 2000s is contributing to this...

Heads up for those who are planning or have already booked their holiday trips to Hawaii. Hawaii, known for its pristine beaches and lush landscapes, may soon become more expensive for tourists. The US state is considering implementing a new climate change fee for visitors, which could see...

Many of us enjoy pasta because of how versatile, delicious, and cheap it is. However, it's also been blamed for weight gain and unhealthy eating habits, especially among those who are dieting. But before you throw out your spaghetti, a renowned dietician has offered some pasta-eating tips...

We've been handed down laundry wisdom for generations that seems as timeless as our favourite garments. The rule that has stood the test of time? The belief is that hot water sets stains, making them a permanent fixture on our favourite clothes. But what if this age-old advice was more myth...

Slithering without warning, a python took Aussies by surprise as it was caught on camera while it was digesting its meal, leaving people wondering what it had to eat. A photo of the reptile amassed attention online after it was shared on the Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers Facebook page...

An increasing number of Australians are choosing to opt out of online gambling, with a particular group in the lead. In just six months since the start of the remarkable action to register for self-exclusion, thousands of Australians have permanently barred themselves from online betting...

The kitchen is often the heart of the home, a place where meals are prepared and memories are made. But it's also a place where grease and grime can build up in the most unexpected places. One such hidden hotspot is the area above your kitchen cupboards. This often-neglected space is a...

For many Aussies, a trip to the petrol station is just another part of their daily routine, as familiar as making a cup of tea or tuning in to their favourite radio station. But for those who've come to Australia from overseas, the experience can be quite the culture shock. This was the case...

‘How dirty is a shopping trolley handle?’ This is not a typical question that would come to mind, but it left the internet disgusted after a doctor exposed on social media how dirty a shopping trolley handle can be. Often overlooked, shopping trolley handles are dirtier than what we could...

Orsima ichneumon, a species of jumping spider. James O'Hanlon, courtesy NewSouth The comedian Jimeoin once wrote a song titled Everybody’s Got a Spider Story (I believe; I can’t find it on YouTube now I am looking), in which each verse tells some alarming story of giant spiders crawling on...

Voluntary assisted dying is now lawful in every Australian state and will soon begin in the Australian Capital Territory. However, it’s illegal to discuss it via telehealth. That means people who live in rural and remote areas, or those who can’t physically go to see a doctor, may not be able...

Unai Huizi Photography/Shutterstock People in palliative care are dealing with serious, non-curable illness. Every day can be filled with severe physical, psychological and emotional pain. Palliative care staff work hard to help make patients as comfortable as possible and provide strong...

Bernard Spragg/Flickr They can recover from fire. Grow back from a bare stump. Shrug aside bark loss that would kill a lesser tree. Endure drought and floods. Eucalypts are not interested in dying. They’re survivors. The world’s 800-plus species are almost all found in Australia, a continent...

13_Phunkod/Shutterstock A class-action lawsuit filed in the United States against Match Group – the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and The League – is making headlines around the world. The claimants accuse Match of having a “predatory” business model and using “recognised...