Six Australian gamers on brink of becoming a professional racing driver for Nissan

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What makes the perfect passionate kiss? 5 tips from history

WikimediaYou’ve booked the restaurant, chosen the outfit, and selected a romantic spot for the...

Australia’s food labelling system isn’t working – here’s how we can fix it

If you’ve ever read a food label and come away feeling more confused, you’re not alone.Since 2014, Australian shoppers have relied on the Health Star Rating scheme to help them choose whic...

Deep-sea fish larvae rewrite the rules of how eyes can be built

A _Maurolicus muelleri_ viewed under fluorescent light.Dr Wen Sung ChungThe deep sea is cold, dark and under immense pressure. Yet life has found a way to prevail there, in the form of some of Earth&r...

Will Ozempic-style patches help me lose weight? Two experts explain

Kate Wieser/GettyCould a simple patch, inspired by the weight-loss drug Ozempic, really help you shed excess kilos without the pain and effort of an injection?Promotions of these Ozempic-style, weight...

Southern right whales are having babies less often, but why?
Ivan Stecko/Pexels, CC BY-SAFor decades, southern right whales have been celebrated as one of conservation’s success stories.Once driven to the brink of extinction by commercial whaling, souther…
If you live in public housing, what rights do you have to stay in your home?
Around 544,000 people live in public housing in Australia. And there’s huge demand for more: 169,000 households are waiting for public housing, up almost 10% from a decade earlier.But what happe…
From Bridgerton to Heated Rivalry, what’s the secret to a good book-to-TV romance?
HBO/Netflix/The ConversationOutside of classics like Pride and Prejudice, romance fiction has not historically been adapted often for the screen, despite its immense popularity. The success of Bridger…
Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
Jenny Dettrick/GettyYou may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online. People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with nothing else in it) can deliver everything from weight…
How do Winter Olympians train compared to summer games athletes?
The Australian Olympic Committee has sent its second-largest Winter Olympics team of 53 athletes in ten sports to Italy for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Every athlete has a unique story of how t…
Liberals facing wipe-out in South Australian lower house: new poll
A South Australian Fox & Hedgehog state poll has the Liberals facing a possible wipe-out in the lower house, losing seats to Labor and One Nation. One Nation continues to surge in a federal YouGo…
Funding surgery and hormones for trans people can save Medicare millions: new research
Frazao Studio Latino/GettyTransgender and gender-diverse (“trans”) people have worse mental health compared to the general population. As a result, they’re more likely to use mental …
Serious incidents in childcare centres are still rising. Why?
The number of “serious incidents” in Australian early childhood services – including long daycare – is increasing. According to a new Productivity Commission report, there were…
Christchurch terror appeal: why now, and what is really being decided?
Hagen Hopkins/Getty ImagesThe New Zealand Court of Appeal is this week hearing a case that is unusual in a number of respects.The person bringing it is Brenton Harrison Tarrant, the 35-year-old Austra…