Access to sports betting in the US has exploded since 2018 – and we’re just starting to learn about the effects
Since 2018, more than 30 states in the U.S. have legalized sports betting. Seth Love/iStock via Getty Images.For most of...
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This Melbourne Cup, alcohol and sport collide. We need to watch out for domestic violence
Karolina Grabowska/Pexels, CC BY-SANot everyone looks forward to the Melbourne Cup. Domestic violence and emergency services ready themselves for a...
This Melbourne Cup, alcohol and sport collide. Forget the horses. It’s domestic violence we should be watching for
Karolina Grabowska/Pexels, CC BY-SANot everyone looks forward to the Melbourne Cup. Domestic violence and emergency services ready themselves for a...
Pubs and clubs – your friendly neighbourhood money-laundering service, thanks to 86,640 pokies
ShutterstockBillions of dollars in proceeds of crime are being funnelled through clubs and pubs in New South Wales, according to...
Teenage brains: what is happening and why it leads to more risky behaviours
Shutterstock / Cookie StudioIt’s not easy being a teenager. Once adolescence arrives, navigating new skills such as managing emotions, gaining...
What’s in your future? ‘Fortune tellers’ paper game helps children acquire fine motor and language skills
The folded paper decorated with messages, numbers and fortunes printed under the flaps can spark conversation at gatherings or be...
If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band
Members of Tasmanian Youth Orchestra Mike Morffew, Author providedOne of the most important qualities for a young person to develop...
Should I post photos of my children online? Here’s what new parents need to know about sharenting
Korchagin/ShutterstockOver 40% of UK parents put photos or videos of their children online. Showing just how prevalent online sharing now...
What to look for in a high-quality ‘pre-primary’ or junior kindergarten program
Locating early learning programs in schools provides stable programming infrastructure and allows for potential collaborations between early childhood educators and...
Can gaming ‘addiction’ lead to depression or aggression in young people? Here’s what the evidence says
ShutterstockA Victorian coroner has cited problematic gaming behaviour as the driver of a mood disorder which contributed to the 2019...
