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Expressing breast milk this summer? Storing it safely will protect your baby's health

  • Written by: Linda Sweet, Professor, Chair in Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery Deakin University and Western Health Partnership, Deakin University
Expressing breast milk this summer? Storing it safely will protect your baby's healthFood safety guidelines for expressed breast milk can be confusing.From shutterstock.com

The summer months are upon us and with them we’re getting the usual food safety reminders. Be careful handling raw meat when preparing for your backyard barbecue, refrigerate the potato salad, and so on. These tips are designed to protect us from food...

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The Voice to Parliament isn't a new idea

  • Written by: John Maynard, Director/Chair of Aboriginal History - The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle
The Voice to Parliament isn't a new ideaSome of the key points in the Uluru Statement mirror demands first made in the 1920s, including genuine Aboriginal self-determination and an Aboriginal board to sit under the Commonwealth government. James Ross/AAP

When one reads the Uluru Statement of the Heart – and its call for a Voice to Parliament – it is important to recognise...

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Black Saturday firefighters want you to listen to them, not call them 'heroes'

  • Written by: Leanne Cutcher, Professor, University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney

Evocative images of volunteer firefighters fill our newspapers and television screens. As we look with gratitude into their ash-stained faces, we want to see a modern-day hero looking back at us.

But firefighters don’t want us to see heroes, because calling them heroes overstates their ability to control fires and downplays the long-term...

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A month at sea with no technology taught me how to steal my life back from my phone

  • Written by: Robert Hassan, Professor, School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne
A month at sea with no technology taught me how to steal my life back from my phoneThe time we invest in our digital lives is time we don’t get back. But, it's not impossible to knock your digital-dependance - and the holidays are the best time to start.SHUTTERSTOCK

A survey this year revealed that Australians, on average, spend 10.2 hours a day with interactive digital technologies. And this figure goes up every year.

This...

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  1. Swearing in public is still illegal, but you probably won’t be charged if you’re white
  2. how ecology and mental health go together in our cities
  3. a summer reading list for teens
  4. What is public space and why does it need protecting?
  5. Happy birthday, Mr Bean! Celebrating 30 years of a major comedy character
  6. How to avoid the dentist this holiday (and what to do if you need one in an emergency)
  7. how the GST became unstoppable
  8. heat affects all of us, but older people face the highest health risks
  9. 'Helicopter parenting' and 'tiger mothers'? Relax, Australian kids are alright
  10. What Australia watched on TV on New Year's Eve, 1959
  11. Aussie scientists need your help keeping track of bees (please)
  12. What causes hangovers, blackouts and 'hangxiety'? Everything you need to know about alcohol these holidays
  13. For many, a pool swim is an Australian birthright. Let's make it easier for solo parents to claim it
  14. Wauba Debar, an Indigenous swimmer from Tasmania who saved her captors
  15. 4 ways to keep kids learning while travelling
  16. why desexing dogs isn't always the best thing to do
  17. Playing with old phones teaches children good habits, and reflects our bad ones back at us
  18. That's a relief! We have a way to recover phosphorus from our urine
  19. live tourist snaps have turned solo adventures into social occasions
  20. when the world catches on fire, how do predators respond?
  21. 4 ways to get your kids off the couch these summer holidays
  22. How to pick the right sunscreen when you're blinded by choice
  23. Watch the Moon hide the Sun from northern Australia
  24. The 5 best films for cat lovers (that aren't the movie Cats)
  25. Dili wedding. How Australian farm work nudges up Timor's marriage rate
  26. how do magpies detect worms and other food underground?
  27. Nine things you love that are being wrecked by climate change
  28. Take a plunge into the memories of Australia's favourite swimming pools
  29. the hidden aim of the 1927 tariff inquiry
  30. Being grateful this Christmas benefits you even when your family's driving you bananas
  31. Baby Jesus in art and the long tradition of depicting Christ as a man-child
  32. the statistics of Secret Santa
  33. How to support children whose parent works away for long periods
  34. a proposed new tax on electric vehicles is a bad idea
  35. when did toys turn into rocket science?
  36. how a minor Jewish holiday was remade in the image of Christmas
  37. How the cult of Virgin Mary turned a symbol of female authority into a tool of patriarchy
  38. Christians and their problem with sex
  39. 5 Australian books that can help young people understand their place in the world
  40. Scott Morrison returns, with regret
  41. What NZ and Australia can learn from British Columbia's implementation of Indigenous rights
  42. Australia's nation-building opportunity held hostage by the deficit daleks
  43. How a rethink of emergency care is closing the gap, one person at a time
  44. Seeing the news up close, one devastating post at a time
  45. The timeless appeal of an ocean pool – turns out it's a good investment, too
  46. Scott Morrison's Christmas letter to the colleagues
  47. A new law in India could put Muslims at greater risk of persecution, like the Rohingya
  48. Donald Trump has become the third president in US history to be impeached. He's unlikely to be convicted
  49. Why are public pools important in Australia? For our #myfavouritepool series, we're asking you
  50. As Assange faces court over extradition attempts, the case is complex and the stakes are high

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

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The Blue-Collar Shortage Employers Can't Solve With More Applicants

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The Playground as Classroom: How Line Markings Are Reinforcing What Students Learn Inside

For a long time, the playground was treated as a break from learning rather than part of it. A place...

How Technology Is Changing the Way Gardens Are Maintained

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One Blocked Drain Can Become a Whole House Plumbing Problem: How It Happens

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AI in Marketing: From Experiment to Everyday Tool

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What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

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