One Day, I May Need to Figure Out How to Get Pregnant
Chanel Contos, founder of Teach Us Consent, shares how she spent her twenties learning to decode her menstrual cycle, eventually identifying ovulation through subtle physical cues. She describes the gradual, self‑directed process of mapping moods, cravings, discharge, and minor aches to hormonal phases. The essay highlights the reactive nature of women’s health education, where understanding often arrives after confusion or discomfort. Contos now leverages this knowledge to anticipate her luteal phase and manage wellbeing proactively.
Controversial WA Fishing Ban ‘Came From Minister’s Office’, Court Told
The Western Australian government introduced a sweeping ban on trawling in the Pilbara fishing zone on 1 January, citing severe risk to demersal species such as pink snapper and dhufish. Commercial operators Sea Harvest Group and Westmore Seafoods allege the ban...
‘Lemonade Out of Lemons’: The Bluesfest Stars Playing Byron Pubs Following Festival Collapse
The long‑running Byron Bay Bluesfest collapsed, leaving over $10 million (≈US$6.6 million) in unpaid debts to ticket holders and suppliers. In response, local venues have organized a pop‑up “Bluesfest” across pubs and clubs, featuring big‑name acts such as The Living End, The...
Coverage of Alexandria Locals Campaigning Against the Metro Conversion
In September 2023, Alexandria residents organized a campaign to confront Woolworths about its plan to convert the local supermarket into a Metro‑branded store. The protest, highlighted in a April 2 2026 update, underscores community anxiety over reduced product variety, potential price hikes, and...
She Was the Little Girl Painted by Her Famous Father. Now She Is Telling the Family Secrets
Eldest Brack daughter Clara releases memoir "The Secret Landscapes," exposing hidden family truths. The book reveals that John Brack, famed for "Collins St. 5 p.m.," stopped painting in 1994 because dementia from alcoholism impaired his abilities. Brack died in 1999 at 78,...
A Deep Dive Into a Controversial Star and a Sudden Inheritance: 15 Books to Read
April 2026 promises a robust slate of Australian titles, with fifteen new books slated for release. Among them is Debra Adelaide’s memoir "When I Am Sixty‑Four," published by University of Queensland Press at $34.99. The list underscores a vibrant publishing...
Wellington Street Wars: The Plan Dividing Collingwood and Clifton Hill
Yarra City Council is evaluating a proposal to turn a 1.1‑km stretch of Wellington Street into a “bicycle street” that blocks most motor vehicles. The plan would install modal filters such as garden beds and concrete curbs, eliminating through‑traffic for...
Louis Theroux Has Always Covered Those on the Edge. These Are His Best Works
Louis Theroux, the British documentarian, has spent three decades probing the lives of society’s most controversial figures—from disgraced celebrities like Joe Exotic to extremist groups in the West Bank. His signature awkward‑nerd persona lets him infiltrate fringe worlds with empathy,...
‘Walk in My Shoes for a Bit’: Cyril’s Fight to Die on His Own Terms
Cyril Land’s struggle to secure voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in regional Victoria highlights systemic barriers that persist despite a national rise in VAD usage. A 2026 Go Gentle Australia report shows Victoria recorded only 799 VAD applications last year—well below...
Perth Nurse Struck Off After Altercation with Autistic Boy on Psych Ward
Perth registered enrolled nurse Daniel Luckhurst was struck off after two separate aggressive episodes with vulnerable patients on a psychiatric ward at Bentley Hospital in August 2023. In one incident he seized a phone from an Aboriginal patient and used...
Do You Wafu? This BYO Spot Will Change Your Mind About Italian-Japanese Fusion Food
Jicca Dining, a modest three‑staff spot in Crows Nest, has become a showcase for Japanese‑Italian “wafu” pasta, a niche that mixes traditional Japanese ingredients such as uni, mentaiko and dashi with classic Italian noodles. Signature dishes include sea‑urchin‑cream spaghetti at...
We Want to Retire, but Our Rent Is $65k a Year. What Should We Do?
A 66‑year‑old couple earning about $162,000 USD combined faces a $43,000 USD annual rent in Sydney, while their superannuation is expected to generate roughly $45,000 USD per year. Their combined super balances of $1.36 million AUD (≈$0.9 million USD) barely cover the rent, prompting concerns about cash‑flow...
‘People Do Terrible Things to Each Other’: How to Cope with Trauma
Dr Bessel van der Kolk, renowned trauma specialist and author of *The Body Keeps the Score*, warns that the word “trauma” is being over‑used while genuine, large‑scale suffering—from wars to natural disasters—continues to rise. He stresses that effective healing requires more than talk...
Theme Parks on Sand: Cruise Lines Expand Private Island Projects
Cruise lines are rapidly expanding private‑island amenities, with Norwegian Cruise Line adding a two‑ship pier and a new lagoon‑style pool at Great Stirrup Cay. MSC Cruises is upgrading Ocean Cay with wellness programs, an augmented‑reality treasure hunt and a second...
You’re Not the only One Who Feels Anxious After Drinking. Here’s How to Cope
Recent research highlights that alcohol can trigger a “hang‑anxiety” syndrome, marked by brain fog, irritability and regret the morning after drinking. Neurochemically, alcohol spikes dopamine, amplifies GABA, and suppresses glutamate, disrupting sleep and mood regulation. Experts note that reduced REM...
Meta and Google Found Guilty of Building Addictive Platforms
A federal court has ruled that Meta and Google deliberately engineered their services to be addictive, marking the first major legal finding of intentional platform manipulation. The judgment cites internal documents and design choices that prioritize user engagement over well‑being....
One in Four Women Cop Driver Misbehaviour in Rideshares and Taxis
New data from NSW shows over one in four women have faced inappropriate behaviour from rideshare and taxi drivers. In response, the Minns government will require the Point to Point Transport Commission to issue behavioural guidelines, including mandatory training for...
New Global Bucket List 2026, Continent by Continent
Travel publisher launches a new 2026 global bucket‑list series, unveiling continent‑by‑continent guides with 21‑25 curated experiences each. The collections cover Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica, and North & Central America, highlighting fresh attractions, natural wonders, and cultural hotspots....
The 21 Must-Do Highlights of Antarctica
Antarctica’s tourism boom is reshaping travel with over 80,000 visitors last summer, most flocking to the Peninsula. New ice‑strengthened vessels and faster ships make the Drake Passage less daunting and lower emissions, while operators add kayaking, snow‑shoeing, and even submarine...
Rosheen Kaul’s Aloo Tikki Buns Leave Other Vegie Burgers in the Dust
Chef Rosheen Kaul introduces an aloo tikki burger that elevates traditional South Asian potato patties with a modern bun. The recipe blends mashed potatoes, grated zucchini, garam masala, and panko, formed into crisp patties fried to golden perfection. Served on...
Hospital Workers in Lebanon Speak About Their Grim Work
Hospital staff across Lebanon are confronting an escalating humanitarian crisis as daily death tolls climb amid ongoing Israeli bombardments. Emergency rooms are inundated with trauma patients while chronic shortages of medicines, oxygen, and power strain already fragile facilities. Workers describe...
Cynical Vampires, Gritty Crime and Bob Carr’s Moving Memoir: 10 New Books
A fresh roundup spotlights ten newly released titles spanning literary fiction, crime thrillers, genre mash‑ups and memoirs. Eva Hornung’s *The Minstrels* fuses climate‑driven apocalyptic fiction with Indigenous land‑rights themes, while Laura McCluskey returns to the Scottish Highlands with a hard‑boiled detective...
Orson
Orson, a fine‑dining restaurant in Rosebud, Australia, opened in September 2025 inside the restored arcade of the 1920s Broadway Theatre. Chefs Ryan Spurrell and Sarah Cremona serve a prix‑fixe menu starting at $75 for two, featuring dishes such as squid‑ink...
Regional Diesel Runs Dry as Metro Panic-Buying Hits WA Farms
Western Australian farmers are confronting diesel shortages after metropolitan panic‑buying drained regional supplies, leaving some farms waiting up to three weeks for fuel deliveries. The scarcity threatens critical seeding and harvesting operations on wheatbelt, potato and horticultural farms, with limited...
Where It’s Cheaper to Buy a Home than Rent – or Almost the Same Price
Research from Cotality shows that in several Australian metros, especially Melbourne’s city core, buying a unit can be cheaper than renting, with savings of up to $322 per fortnight. In Sydney’s western suburbs, the mortgage premium over rent is as...
Have Your Finances Stalled? Use These Three Ways to Break Through
Financial growth often stalls when individuals rely on endless hustle, fear perceived costs of advancement, or chase short‑term gains. Paridhi Jain outlines three mental traps—overworking, cost anxiety, and short‑term focus—and offers practical steps to replace effort with systematic savings, challenge...
Official Trailer for Iron Winter
An official trailer for the upcoming film "Iron Winter" has been released, depicting two young Mongolian horse herders battling severe winter conditions in the Tsakhir Valley of Arkhangai province. The visual narrative emphasizes the struggle to safeguard an ancient tradition...
RBA Reveals the Number of Australians Who’d Be Out of Work if It Just Focused on Lowering Inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia disclosed that a more aggressive rate‑hiking path would have added roughly 200,000 unemployed workers and pushed mortgage repayments up by about $500 a month on a $600,000 loan. Chief economist Sarah Hunter’s internal modelling shows...