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Virtual reality sex is coming soon to a headset near you

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imageYour every fantasy can be brought to life.Shutterstock

The 1992 film Lawnmower Man generated a lot of buzz at the time of its release.

As a film about virtual reality (VR), you might think that it was the vivid representation of this startling new technology that grabbed people’s attention. In fact, it was the virtual sex scene that made...

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An urban workshop? Why office workers want to make 'real' things

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imageTwo former IT professionals in Melbourne have recently opened a community makers workshop.Splinter & Callous/Facebook

In March, 15,000 people attended the Lost Trades Fair in the country town of Kyneton, Victoria. Eighty rare trades were on show, including fletchers, bladesmiths, coopers and milliners.

Common household items, such as knives and...

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Why are more parents choosing to delay when their child starts school?

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imageBoys are more likely to start school later. from www.shutterstock.com

Many parents worry about when is the right time for their child to start school. While some use their child’s individual characteristics to judge school readiness, others have philosophical beliefs that lead them to delay their child’s school entry.

In Australia, a...

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