5 Games That Will Keep Your Mind Sharp
The human brain is one of the most vital organs in our body. Yet, it is also one of the first to start deteriorating as we begin to age. But that need not necessarily...
Loving the idea of tiny house living, even if you don’t live in one
Picture: Heather Shearer, Author provided
Despite early forecasts of a COVID-driven slump, house prices are now surging in many parts of Australia. This is further widening the gap between the housing “haves” and “have-nots”, and we are seeing related rises...
Award-winning podcaster engages with $3 billion gaming industry
In this interview Melbourne-based podcaster, James Parkinson shares his journey;
where he began with a Diploma of Music Industry at SAE Creative Media Institute, how
he created an award-winning soccer podcast from his bedroom, and how...
Stuck in the past: why Australian heritage practice falls short of what the public...
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Knowledge of local heritage protection measures and support for these are often lacking, according to a recent Heritage Council of Victoria report. The report suggests this points to a need for public education.
Our research proposes...
Can I have a pet and be housed, too? It all depends…
Darren Fisher, Author provided
Barriers to housing for people with pets around Australia are the focus of newly released national research by an interdisciplinary team. Why? Because laws are changing nationally but are highly inconsistent. A systematic national...
Granny’s on Instagram! In the COVID-19 era, older adults see time differently and are...
Many older adults are learning new digital skills
to help them socialize virtually. Eva-Katalin/Getty Images
Time in the era of COVID-19 has taken on new meaning. “Blursday” is the new time word of the year...
Flat Findings: A Cheat Sheet For First-Time Apartment Living
Living in an apartment is one of the most practical, cost-effective and low-maintenance ways of setting up your first home. Apartments are easy to clean, often situated in trendy neighbourhoods and offer a wide...
Latest Melbourne Lockdown Changes
These are the latest changes to the Melbourne Lockdown rules as set out by Premier Daniel Andrews this day.
Social
From 11.59pm Sunday night:
No time limit on leaving home;
The 5km limit on travel from...
Our cities are full of parks, so why are we looking to golf courses...
Picture: Wendy Walls, Author provided
The recent opening of a golf course to the public in the inner north of Melbourne caused a flurry of excitement. Since then, thousands of visitors have explored the expanse of manicured...
Open COVID ‘cold spots’ first: a way out of lockdown for Melbourne
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Up to now the focus has been on managing “hot spots” in the COVID lockdowns of Melbourne and Victoria. We have identified four key factors that might help explain why we...
