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Life August 17, 2019
The Mexican state of Guerrero offers iconic beaches, culinary delights and a pleasing climate. But for tourism promoters trying to sell it as a dream destination it has one major hitch – a frighteningly high crime rate.
Life August 10, 2019
The Kaldor Centre’s Jane McAdam
With the climate emergency displacing more and more people around the globe, Professor Jane McAdam’s research at the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law grows increasingly urgent.
Life August 10, 2019
The bullying of school leadership by parents
Where once school principals were treated with deference and respect, today they are often met with aggression and conflict.
Life August 3, 2019
On a quest to find Taipei’s best beef noodle soup, the favourite comfort food of the Taiwanese, the visitor may find the dish also holds memories that warm the heart.
Life July 27, 2019
Casualisation of academic teaching
This year, seven Australian universities made it into the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings. Their vice-chancellors cheered. International students use this, as well as the Times Higher Education league table, to guide their choices, …
Life July 27, 2019
A new study into men who choose not to have children looks at the third-party scrutiny and judgement – and communication difficulties – that accompany the decision.
Life July 20, 2019
The Johannine Library and Mafra Palace
A journey to see the majestic libraries of Coimbra, Portugal, may make the visitor wonder at the hand of fate.
Life July 13, 2019
As we age, so does our brain. But new research shows healthy lifestyle choices can dramatically slow the process and reduce the risk of diseases such as dementia.
Life July 6, 2019
Canada’s legalisation of recreational cannabis last year has created a market for marijuana tourism. Even on a guided tour the details may become a little hazy.
Life June 29, 2019
As she contemplates her ever-expanding Monstera deliciosa, the author provides tips on what to plant and prune as the cold weather descends.
Life June 22, 2019
The best wines for winter 2019
The beverage director for Andrew McConnell’s restaurants recommends her favourite wines, and sake, for winter.
Life June 15, 2019
Disability and natural disasters
When natural disasters strike, their impact on people with disability is even more diabolical. So what measures are being put in place to assist those affected?
