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2023-10-03

  What does it take to be a good grandparent today?

There are a plethora of books on how to a good parent, but what about how to be a good grandparent? Although becoming a grandparent can be a time of great joy, there can also be a good dose of trepidation about how best to go about it. Michael Carr-Gre...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-10-03

  Ruin lust - why we're obsessed with abandoned spaces

As the Beijing Winter Olympics draw to a close, many of the ostentatious venues are likely to fall out of use, becoming overgrown urban ruins and a playground for intrepid explorers. We investigate the allure of abandoned spaces in the modern age and w...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-10-03

  As Australia sets new heat records, is a 1.5 degree target still achievable?

"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning." Those were the words of Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the UN, back in July this year. Since then, Australia has seen its driest September on record and Sydney smash...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-10-02

  We need them more than ever, so where are the emergency services volunteers?

The number of Australians volunteering with organisations like the CFA and SES is declining. According to some in the sector, emergency services simply would not be able to cope if another Black Summer situation took place today. So how prepared are ...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-10-02

  How classical music shaped the world we live in

Classical music is hardly a thing of the past. We still see its impacts all around, and not just in popular music. ABC Classic Weekend Breakfast presenter Ed La Brocq explores the link between classical music and now in his new book Sound Bites, from ...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-10-02

  Is it worth learning a new language later in life?

Learning another language is a bucket list item for many of us. Maybe you want to do it for travel, appreciation of another culture, or to connect with distant relatives. But it takes a lot of work and it's easy to think you're past it... don't be so ...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-09-29

  Too Hard Basket: how to talk about an unfair rent split

You've moved into a sharehouse with an old acquaintance who has been the primary leaseholder on a property for nearly a decade. You hadn't questioned how much you'd been paying for rent until you see a rent increase letter that shows you're paying a si...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-09-29

  Barry Crocker: the last of the entertainers

He's been a singer and a star; performed at country halls and the MGM Grand; shaken hands with more than a few world leaders and been crowned himself as the King of Moomba. And in his new book, Last of the Entertainers, Barry Crocker is taking the aud...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-09-29

  How to handle having an over-achiever in your life

We're all guilty of comparing ourselves to others, especially with the ubiquity of social media. But when we have an over-achiever in our life, how does our tendency to compare achievements affect how we view both our life and theirs? Psychologist Chri...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-09-28

  Life in 500 Words: Terra's happy place is hiking on Kunanyi

Terra Sword moved to Hobart to start a new chapter in her life and heal after a painful relationship breakup. She finds peace and quiets her mind while hiking on Kunanyi (Mt Wellington). The theme for Life In 500 Words is My Happy Place. Describe your...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author