Age verification for pornography access? Our research shows it fails on many levels

Jun 11, 2024 03:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

The Australian government has announced a A$6.5 million trial of age assurance technology to restrict minors access to pornography. Its part of a $1 billion package to address gendered violence. And it now comes alongside...

Spa holidays in France: ‘taking the waters’ with a doctor’s prescription

Jun 06, 2024 11:37 am UTC| Life

From Italy to Germany, Spain to the Balkans, many cultures swear by the use of hot water for its curative properties. France sets itself apart from many European neighbours, however, as doctors can prescribe spa stays,...

To remain relevant to young Muslims, mosques must become more inclusive spaces for women

Jun 05, 2024 04:18 am UTC| Life

I was widowed at a fairly young age, and as a Muslim woman and single mother it was my responsibility to take my children a son and a daughter to the mosque on Fridays, to find solace and to pray. However, each time I...

Dangerous chemicals found in teeth-whitening kits bought online

Jun 05, 2024 04:16 am UTC| Life

UK Trading Standards has recently found that up to 90% of home-use teeth-whitening kits shipped through the mail might be unsafe. It is unlawful in the UK for home-use teeth-whitening kits to contain more than 0.1%...

Worried about sending your baby to daycare? Our research shows they like being in groups

Jun 05, 2024 04:07 am UTC| Life

When parents are starting their babies in daycare, a common concern is whether it is good for little ones to be away from their primary carers for long periods of time. But as our recent book Babies in Groups shows,...

Trying to save money? Our research suggests paying in cash – while you still can

Jun 05, 2024 04:06 am UTC| Life

Cash is in crisis. In Australia, its now only used for 16% of in-person transactions, down from about 70% in 2007. The situation is so dire that on Monday, independent federal MP Andrew Gee introduced a private members...

Could family meetings help you get on better with your kids? Yes – but they can also go horribly wrong

Jun 04, 2024 06:17 am UTC| Life

Family meetings are often touted as an effective way to resolve conflicts, work out some shared goals and bring the family together. They seem to wax and wane in popularity. But as Google Trends shows, there has been a...