Life

Josephine Rowe High above Capri’s busy Marina Grande, ornithologists use the spectacular vantage of the ruins of Castello Barbarossa to catch and observe migratory birds

Jason Phu Based on research trips to Young, an artist explores the events surrounding the Lambing Flat Riots.

Sophia Auld As well as writing prescriptions for medicine, Australian GPs are being encouraged to follow the lead of New Zealand and Britain in “social prescribing”, where formal directions are provided on diet, exercise, meditation and more.

Celina Ribeiro Where once live music thrived in sticky-floored, inner-city pubs, musicians are now being booked for gigs in suburban homes.

Linda Moon Suicide rates among the middle-aged are on the rise. And, according to experts, growing social fragmentation, income insecurity and life pressures are fuelling the trend.

Clem Bastow Library-borrowed copies of Dolly magazine offered a much-loved window to the world of beauty, fashion and budding sexuality. But, beyond the model searches and sealed sections, they were also tinged with feelings of solidarity and shame.

Linda Jaivin Within Borneo’s Gomantong Caves – slippery with teeming insects, bird droppings and guano from two million bats – fine dining is likely far from the mind. But overhead a perilous harvest ensues for the key ingredient of Chinese bird’s nest soup.

Kath Kenny Long before the #MeToo movement, Australian feminist film and theatre was at the forefront of the push for women’s liberation.

Cat Rodie Australian governments are to consider recording the height and weight of all primary school children in an effort to reduce rates of obesity, but critics warn such a scheme could prove to be detrimental.