Dan Caprar, University of Sydney and Ben Walker, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Finally, the holidays are here — the break you’ve been waiting for. You want to leave work behind, kick back and enjoy time with family and friends. But you’re still checking work emails and […]
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As bushfire and holiday seasons converge, it may be time to say goodbye to the typical Australian summer holiday
For 40 years I have studied bushfires in Australia. It has been my life’s work to try to better understand Australian landscapes and the interaction of humans and landscape fire. As we contemplate a future where catastrophes like the one currently engulfing Australia become increasingly frequent, there’s an idea to which […]
Should I lie to my children about Santa? Four out of five experts said no.
If they ask, tell them the truth. www.shutterstock.com. Sophie Heizer, The Conversation Ah yes, December. Christmas trees and decorations are popping up in shop windows, the weather is warming up, and the school holiday period looms. This may be exciting or distressing, depending on your relationship with your family. Not everyone celebrates […]