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Opinion: A story of trauma, hope and regaining control, Nayika: A Dancing Girl is soul-stirring dance theatre

The complex and grappling issue of violence against women takes centre stage in the soul-stirring solo dance drama Nayika: A Dancing Girl.


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Opinion: Do we really need to burp babies? Here’s what the research says

Parents are often advised to burp their babies after feeding them. Some people think burping after feeding is important to reduce or prevent discomfort crying, or to reduce how much a baby regurgitates milk after a feed.


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Opinion: What do we lose when our old suburbs disappear?

I live on the edge of Parramatta, Australia’s fastest-growing city.


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Opinion: Most bees don’t die after stinging – and other surprising bee facts

Most of us have been stung by a bee and we know it’s not much fun. But maybe we also felt a tinge of regret, or vindication, knowing the offending bee will die. Right? Well, for 99.96% of bee species, that’s not actually the case.


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Opinion: How much sport will you be able to watch for free under proposed new Australian broadcast rules?

Watching sport on television and other screens is integral to the cultural lives of many Australians.


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Opinion: What is biophilic design? 3 ways ‘green’ buildings work better for neurodivergent people

One in seven people worldwide are neurodivergent. They may have a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism – or traits that mean their thinking style differs from neurotypical patterns.


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Opinion: Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years, to the practices of First Nations people around the world.


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Opinion: When can my baby drink cow’s milk? It’s sooner than you think

Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies.



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