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Emotional Freedom Techniques, known as tapping, are an approach to stress relief that more than 100 randomised clinical trials have shown is effective.
It feels like history was made in 2021. But it is hard to argue there has been concrete change at Parliament House … yet.
Is a science kit, some Lego, or building blocks best for fostering kids’ STEM skills and creativity? Fear not – it’s not what’s in the box, but what happens after you open it, that’s most important.
Santa arriving in shopping centres all around Australia signals the beginning of Christmas shopping .
No country has a higher diversity of sharks than Australia. That means we have a special responsibility to protect them.
You weren’t born as an analytic or holistic thinker, you were made. Our quiz will show you how much you are one or the other, helping you to better understand yourself and others.
Boxed wine is one of Australia’s most extraordinary contributions to the wine industry - and Australia’s love for it is only growing.
WA Premier Mark McGowan’s strong stance on borders has reminded many of the long streak of separateness that has defined Western Australia throughout history.
Don’t expect meditation to provide Christmas miracles. But if you start learning how to meditate now, your holidays may be a bit less stressful and perhaps a little more meaningful.
Ultimately, screens are a part of modern life – children need to learn how to navigate them.
Blackwood’s main claim to fame is its magnificent dark and durable timber. But let me introduce you to the tree, a stunning wattle with Christmas-green foliage.
The UV index measures how much UV radiation is around and how much damage it’s likely to do to your skin.
In Australia we are lucky to have a variety of game companies releasing interesting and unique titles all the time.
Australians are entering our most dangerous time of year for fatal drownings. So what can you do to keep yourself and loved ones safer this summer?
Commercial flights could one day be propelled by sustainable fuels, renewable energy or hydrogen propulsion – but big challenges remain.
Here are some ideas for dealing with existing toys, as well as the upcoming influx of new ones.
Cues from people and events around us plus memories of past holidays shape our sense of time over summer. No wonder one day blends into the next.
It’s a great time to buy sustainable Australian seafood, from cheaper lobster to farmed prawns and oysters. Here’s how.
As you make your yuletide preparations, ever wonder where some of the season’s strange words come from? Well, our linguistic experts have the answers.
An archaeological dig is the holiday experience of a lifetime. And as you learn more skills, the rewards grow.
The Morrison government has claimed it has delivered on its commitment to co-design an Indigenous Voice, but the parliamentary term will end without any such Voice being legislated or in place.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Frydenberg ‘thinking about the budget’ over Christmas
Michelle Grattan speaks with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg about the mid-year budget update, his optimism about the economy and the election.
Universities must be considered as not only in crisis but also as drivers of crisis in a world of climate change, biodiversity loss, authoritarianism and deep social and economic inequalities.
A rapid antigen test is a screening tool – it can indicate that you might be infected, but you need a PCR test to confirm the result.