Sydney, Australia – Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s tenure is marked by many significant achievements, but his bold reforms in tobacco legislation stand out as a cornerstone of his public health agenda. Under his administration, Australia became a world leader in tobacco control through the groundbreaking Tobacco Plain Packaging Act. The Introduction of the Tobacco Plain […]
Every anti-smoking campaign has its facts and figures, but sometimes it’s a face that really drives the message home. For many people, that face was Bryan Lee Curtis, a young man from the United States who became a powerful symbol in the fight against tobacco. Who Was Bryan? Bryan was a regular bloke who started […]
The speed and direction of educational leadership are changing every day. Schools are continuously going through digital transformation, increasing diversity in the student body, and rising community expectations all at the same time. The leadership role of teachers in the process is becoming more and more important. They now have the responsibility of creating school […]
Buy now, pay later, or BNPL in short, is a new type of payment method that has emerged in recent years – and it is expanding fast, with its market in Australia being expected to grow at a rate of 12.1% on an annual basis. The reasons for this are obvious, as the growth of […]
If you’re anything like my tradie husband and me, our goal is to buy an old, dilapidated ‘fixer-upper’ and, over time, renovate it into our dream home. That way, we’ll still be able to buy into the property market at a comparatively affordable rate, while crafting our new home to our taste. Modern bathroom appliances, […]
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How a post-Thanksgiving American retail tradition became one of Australia’s biggest shopping events The Friday after Thanksgiving has long been synonymous with massive sales and shopping frenzies in the United States. But over the past decade, Black Friday has crossed the Pacific and firmly established itself in the Australian retail calendar, transforming from a curious […]
And Victorian voters should be paying very close attention. Right. Let’s talk about the political earthquake that just happened. The Coalition’s primary vote has collapsed to 24% in the latest Newspoll—a record low since Newspoll started tracking in 1985. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has surged to 15%, matching its highest ever polling result. Reread […]
The Americans just “fell back” last Sunday, turning their clocks backward and gaining an hour of sleep they’ll dutifully lose again come March. Meanwhile, here in Victoria, we’re heading in the opposite direction; our own clock-changing circus occurs in April and October, because apparently we need to time-shift out of sync with the rest of […]
When I think about the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, I remember the thrill of watching the horses thunder past, the sea of extravagant hats, and the electric atmosphere that seems to take over the city every October and November. This year’s carnival is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with some significant changes that […]
Introduction: The Evolution of Dermal Remodelling Radiofrequency skin needling, often referred to as rf skin needling (RFMN), represents a significant advance in non-surgical dermal rejuvenation. This technique provides a safe and highly effective method for tightening, toning, and smoothing skin texture, offering a less invasive alternative to procedures like Botox or aggressive laser resurfacing. The treatment operates […]
There’s something magical about watching a regional town transform into a bustling hub of food celebration. From the Grampians to Gippsland, Victoria’s food festival circuit has exploded in recent years, and it’s about far more than just good eating. Last weekend, I found myself wandering through the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival, paper plate in […]
Every Victorian driver wants to spend less at the bowser, but navigating the maze of fuel discount schemes can be confusing. With supermarket dockets, app-based savings, loyalty programs, and stacking opportunities, which petrol stations actually deliver the best value? We’ve done the legwork to break down exactly where you can save money on fuel across […]
Fishermans Bend is Australia’s largest urban renewal project, a revitalising vision of five new precincts across two municipalities, the City of Melbourne and the City of Port Phillip. Covering approximately 480 hectares, Fishermans Bend aims to connect Melbourne’s CBD to the bay via neighbouring areas, including the existing Docklands. The government-endorsed vision for the precinct […]
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