Everything but the kitchen sink: how to get rid of cooking oils and liquid waste without pouring them down the drain
Oil, out-of-date milk and even roast dinner residues contribute to the growth of fatbergs, a sticky problem for sewerage systems Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips…
A short explainer on Invasion Day’s very long history – video
Invasion Day, and Invasion Day protests, are as old as Australia Day itself. On 26 January 1788, the first fleet arrived and British naval officer Arthur Phillip hoisted the Union…
A ‘silent epidemic’ of family estrangement is on the rise – even if your parents are not Beckhams
As the Beckhams continue their high-profile meltdown, experts say cutting ties with family members is becoming more common, and more visible “One day she just stopped answering my messages,” Vanessa…
Our family has a unique approach to grievances: ‘if you make peace, you heap coals of fire on your enemy’s head’
Advice about how to deal with barbs and those who throw them has trickled down from the Bible and through the generations for Meg Keneally and her father Thomas Read…
Finding the remedy to ‘Trump exhaustion syndrome’ – podcast
At the beginning of Donald Trump’s trip to Davos, the US president’s plans for Greenland were vague, and a worry to European leaders. By the end of the day, military…
Labor’s vague and ill-conceived hate speech laws risk undermining Australia’s democracy instead of defending our way of life | Timothy Roberts
Australians deserve principled political leaders who reflect the community’s strength and goodness at such difficult times Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast If the Australian…
‘I’ve never watered it’: how an Australian groundskeeper achieved the world’s ugliest lawn
Neighbours might look askance at Jarno Coone’s unkempt yard, but the local birds, bees and bats aren’t bothered by the aesthetics When they moved in about 13 years ago, there…
Trump says US ‘armada’ heading to Middle East as Iran death toll put above 5,000
US president says ‘we have a lot of ships’ going in that direction and that Washington is watching Iran closely Donald Trump has said an American “armada” is heading towards…
‘I’ve been called “bigoted”, “racist”, “homophobic” … none of that worries me’: outspoken pastoralist causes a stir as NT’s new administrator
David Connolly has previously attacked Aboriginal land rights and insulted Anthony Albanese. Now he’s moving into Government House Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast In…
Starmer rebukes Trump over ‘frankly appalling’ remarks on Nato troops in Afghanistan
PM joins veterans in condemning claim that troops avoided frontlines and suggests US president should apologise Keir Starmer has issued an unprecedented rebuke to Donald Trump for his “insulting and…