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why do we crave comfort food in winter?

  • Written by: Megan Lee, Academic Tutor and PhD Candidate, Southern Cross University
why do we crave comfort food in winter?You're not imagining it. Our bodies really do crave macaroni cheese and other comfort foods as the temperature drops. Here's why.from www.shutterstock.com

It’s winter and many of us find ourselves drawn to bowls of cheesy pasta, oozing puddings, warming soups, and hot chocolate with marshmallows.

These and other comfort foods can make us feel...

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Demolish your front fence. It would be an act of radical kindness

  • Written by: Katherine Wilson, Journalist, author and educator, Swinburne University of Technology
Demolish your front fence. It would be an act of radical kindnessIn 1924, Canberra’s civic planners placed a ban on front fences to stop people forming ghettos. Randy Fath/Unsplash

A few years ago, I reflected on years of doctoral field-notes documenting the homes of tinkerers — people with an extraordinary commitment to DIY living. It occurred to me that despite their DIY skills, few of these...

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Nearly 30% of kids experience sibling bullying – as either bully or victim

  • Written by: Rachael Sharman, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
Nearly 30% of kids experience sibling bullying – as either bully or victimBullying among siblings isn't the same as teasing and occasional sibling spats.from shutterstock.com

Australia has invested an extraordinary amount of time and effort into putting in place bullying prevention programs – especially across schools. But what happens when your bully is your own flesh and blood, and lives with you, so you...

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  1. 'Have you been feeling your spirit was sad?' Culture is key when assessing Indigenous Australians' mental health
  2. Thirty years on, the Fitzgerald Inquiry still looms large over Queensland politics
  3. To carve out a niche in space industries, Australia should focus on microgravity research rockets
  4. Dolphin researchers say NZ's proposed protection plan is flawed and misleading
  5. Buckle up. 2019-20 survey finds the economy weak and heading down, and that's ahead of surprises
  6. a winter deciduous Australian tree
  7. Michelle Grattan on Australians' attitudes to China, the G20 summit and the Israel Folau saga
  8. After defamation ruling, it's time Facebook provided better moderation tools
  9. Period pain is impacting women at school, uni and work. Let's be open about it
  10. How the 'Sydney School' changed postwar Australian architecture
  11. Academia can help humans and large carnivores coexist
  12. How we closed in on the location of a fast radio burst in a galaxy far, far away
  13. mapping 30-minute cities, how do our capitals compare?
  14. how 19th century ideas influenced today's attitudes to women’s beauty
  15. Go home on time! Working long hours increases your chance of having a stroke
  16. Xi Jinping's grip on power is absolute, but there are new threats to his 'Chinese dream'
  17. If Dutton had defeated Turnbull, could the governor-general have stopped him becoming prime minister?
  18. having a bob each way on US and China is Australia's own super power
  19. Australian household wealth has taken its biggest dive since the GFC, but things are looking up
  20. Folau affair shows Morrison heading into religious freedom morass
  21. Turnbull slams Porter for "nonsense" advice
  22. what consumers need to know about Facebook’s new cryptocurrency
  23. Infecting healthy people in vaccine research can be ethical and necessary
  24. how bluestone shaped Melbourne’s identity
  25. Bellingcat's report on MH17 shows citizens can and will do intelligence work
  26. Trade war tensions sky high as Trump and Xi prepare to meet at the G20
  27. why it's time to focus on the perpetrator when tackling domestic violence
  28. Competition for the kerb is rising, and cities are going to have to manage it
  29. Our ailing aged care system shows you can't skimp on nursing care
  30. Media chiefs unite on press freedom, but will it result in any action?
  31. Is Australia's electricity grid vulnerable to the kind of cyber attacks taking place between Russia and the US?
  32. Sydney declares a climate emergency – what does that mean in practice?
  33. Coach Fitz and the accidentally comic voice
  34. could the Australian Christian Lobby be investigated for its Israel Folau fundraiser?
  35. beneficial or risky? Here's what the evidence says
  36. what are the media companies' challenges to the AFP raids about?
  37. how Ash Barty became the world's best female tennis player
  38. How English-speaking countries upended the trade-off between babies and jobs without even trying
  39. People living in rural areas may be at lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
  40. Most Australian teachers feel unprepared to teach students with special needs
  41. Australia's social housing policy needs stronger leadership and an investment overhaul
  42. Australians' feelings sour towards China: Lowy poll
  43. Morrison warns of widespread pain if US-China trade tensions are not contained
  44. To protect us all, babies travelling overseas may need the measles shot at 6 months instead of 12
  45. Why Christians disagree over the Israel Folau saga
  46. 5 things to know about the traditional Christian doctrine of hell
  47. why can’t we do whatever we want?
  48. Can you be liable for defamation for what other people write on your Facebook page? Australian court says: maybe
  49. what is surveillance capitalism and how does it shape our economy?
  50. Peter Dutton is whipping up fear on the medevac law, but it defies logic and compassion

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

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

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Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...

What Happens After You Lodge a BYDA Enquiry? The Step Most Excavation Projects Miss

Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

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If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

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