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Lipstick index losing its gloss

By Susan Schwartz The lipstick index may be losing its gloss after long being seen as an early indicator of tough economic times. The index – which measures sales of

New child safety standards rollout is imminent

By Michael Lucey The implementation of the Child Safe Standards in Queensland will start from October 1, 2025, bringing with it a staged approach to child safety for

Mud bug has killed 31 Queenslanders this year. Why?

By Thomas Jeffries The outbreak of the deadly “mud bug” melioidosis in North Queensland has not yet abated since it began at the start of this year. So far there

Federal Nationals split from Liberals

By Michelle Grattan The Nationals have broken the Coalition, for the first time in nearly four decades, because new Liberal leader Sussan Ley would not agree to their

Aarhus is Denmark’s forgotten gem

By Susan Schwartz Aarhus is not a city that comes to mind when most people think of Denmark, but it is arguably the jewel in the crown and well worth the side-trip. More

Bikeability can be the key to liveability

By Shane Rodgers Many years ago, when I lived in Canberra, my bicycle was my second car. My eldest daughter had a seat on the back, and I had a basket on the front for

No! Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’

By Aimee Grant I recently had a medical appointment and explained that I’m autistic. It affects how I communicate and understand information, and sometimes I’m

Charger anxiety the true barrier to EV uptake

By Ganna Pogrebna Range anxiety has long been seen as the main obstacle stopping drivers from going electric. But range isn’t the real issue. The average range of a

Ley first female leader of federal Liberals

By Michelle Grattan The federal Liberal party has elected its first female leader, with Sussan Ley narrowly defeating Angus Taylor, 29-25. Ley, 63, who was deputy leader

What the homeless say they need to end the crisis

By Robyn Martin, Carole Zufferey and Michele Jarldorn The 2025 election is over and now it’s time for Labor to deliver on campaign promises to address

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