A national survey of 2,000 Australians commissioned by DoorDash found 83% of mums say their mental load is completely underestimated, even on Mother’s Day. And despite good intentions, nearly 8 in 10 mums (79%) still take on some level of planning or coordination surrounding their special day. Instead of resting on Mother’s Day, the irony…
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Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton and Zazie Beetz to Star in Kockroach
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Upcoming genre-bending crime drama Kockroach, starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton and Zazie Beetz, is set to film in NSW with support from Screen NSW’s Made in NSW Fund. The production is expected to create more than 600 jobs and contribute an estimated $37 million in expenditure to the state’s economy. Provocative and wildly entertaining, the…
Remember National Walk Safely to School Day, Friday 22 May 2026
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Primary school-aged children across Australia will step towards a healthier future next month on National Walk Safely to School Day, Friday 22 May 2026. Now in its 27th year, the initiative led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia highlights the health, safety, transport and environmental benefits of walking or using active travel to get to…
Cyclists Safety on Busy Streets
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Cyclists can feel safe at the very moment they are most at risk, according to new Monash research that could reshape how cities design shared streets. The study found that after a vehicle overtakes a cyclist, riders often experience a short “perceptual relief period” where they feel safer, even though the risk from vehicles behind…
Neighbours Mrs Mangel portrait Auctioned by Dementia Australia
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Dementia Australia has today opened an online fundraising auction of the famous Mrs Mangel portrait from the iconic Australian TV series, Neighbours. Dr Kaele Stokes, Executive Director Services, Engagement and Research, Dementia Australia, said the one-of-a-kind artwork has been a fan favourite since the 1980s when the character of Helen Daniels painted an unflattering portrait…
Overseas Anzac Day service numbers
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Australians have come together both at home and around the world to commemorate Anzac Day and pay tribute to all those who have served our nation in times of war, conflict, and humanitarian and peacekeeping missions. Anzac Day commemorations have long held importance for Australians, since the first commemorative service held in 1916. The number…
Tiwi war kwampini: Mwarlapwara kangi tingati (Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand) a new book by Mavis Kerinaiua
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A powerful new children’s book by Tiwi author Mavis Kerinaiua is bringing attention to the largely untold role of the Tiwi people in World War II, while preserving cultural knowledge for future generations. Published by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Tiwi war kwampini: Mwarlapwara kangi tingati (Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand), written, translated and…
Australia Post expands its parcel network in South East Queensland
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Australia Post has opened its fourth, next-generation Post Office in Queensland today. The new, modern format Post Office is designed to make sending, collecting and returning parcels faster and more convenient for locals. Located at 1-7 Waldron Street, the new Parcels Post Office is dedicated to parcel services and provides a streamlined experience, helping customers…
NARM-JAAP: A Flinders Street Station History, a new book by Melissa-Jane Fogarty
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NARM-JAAP: A Flinders Street Station History, a new book by Melissa-Jane Fogarty, offers a powerful re-framing of one of Melbourne’s most recognisable landmarks. Centred on the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung understanding of place, the book invites readers to reconsider Flinders Street Station not simply as a transport hub, but as a site of deep cultural and…
Independent Member for Kooyong, Dr Monique Ryan Raising the Alarm About Proposed NDIS Cuts
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established with bipartisan support in 2013. It’s one of Australia’s most significant social policy achievements. However, the scheme’s long-term sustainability can be guaranteed only if it is administered with integrity and transparency. Responding to yesterday’s announcement by the Minister for Health and NDIS Mark Butler, Independent Member for…