By: Dr Justin CoulsonDo you remember how sex-obsessed you were as a teen? Or your friends? Even if you weren’t doing it, chances are you were talking about it, asking about it, and thinking about it.Sure, it starts off as desire. Then arousal. The first hand-holding or...
By: Laura BennettAs the weather heats up it’s only right we start thinking about our next visit to the beach and how often we can visit the local pool. Although, new research suggests a lot of Australian kids aren’t ready to enjoy the water safely – with a number of families...
By: Laura BennettStorytelling is one the oldest forms of communication there is. From ancient oral histories that inform cultural identities to the narratives of the Bible that form the backbone to our Christian faith, stories are a powerful conduit for meaning and belief.The impact of a story on...
By: Susan JoyThese Cassava Flour Waffles are the perfect breakfast treat for those avoiding gluten and grains but also need a nut-free recipe. Cassava flour helps to give a crisp outside and soft inside to the waffles.I’ve made this recipe super easy to whip up, just pop everything into a...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezWhile Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked...
By: McCrindleAccording to our third phase of research exploring the impacts of COVID-19, since a global pandemic was declared, two in five Australians (41%) have worked from home. Almost one in four (24%) are still working from home, while 13% are now back in the office.The office is not dead, but...
By: Laura BennettOur relationships to family and friends have been tested in 2020. In the year’s upheaval there have been times of appreciation for the extra moments we get to share together, and no doubt times when the confinement has taken its toll.Singer and songwriter Ayiesha Woods knows...
By: Robert GarrettIt has been said that character is ‘who you are when no one is watching’; it’s those things that we do in private, not for the praise or recognition from others, or conversely, for fear of being caught out.As parents, it’s essential that we live a life of...
By: McCrindleThis article is part of a series of blogs from our Future Consumer Report, where we aim to unpack the traits, behaviours and mindsets of our current generations and understand where they might head in the future.We believe that generational analysis isn’t a passing fad or a...
By: 98fiveAustralian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an urgent appeal for 16,000 additional people to give blood or plasma during the next two weeks.All blood and plasma types are needed, but in particular, Lifeblood’s supplies of O+ and A+ blood have now dropped to two days’ supply,...
By: Sam ChanBaby Shark – doo doo doo doo doo doo – has become the most watched YouTube video with over 7 billion views.Baby Shark began as a catchy children’s song. But since then, it has become a cultural juggernaut. It became the Washington Nationals’ unofficial anthem...
By: Laura BennettAt this stage of the fight, the daily habits you’ve formed during the pandemic are pretty well embedded. Whether it’s wearing your PJs to the home office, or finally having time for that morning walk in your routine, seven months in we’ve got some engrained...
