When I was a little girl back in the late 60’s and early 70’s, going to see the latest Mater Prize Home was a popular weekend outing for many families, including mine. We lived on the northside of Brisbane, so usually […]
MONDAY, March 23 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Australians to summon the spirit of the Anzacs in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 as Parliament resumed today to pass urgent economic stimulus measures. .Speaking to the House of Representatives, Mr […]
Self-isolating? Why not make it a little cuddlier? With many people across the country practicing social distancing and staying at home, TheLatch found out that the RSPCA is looking for Aussies to take on pets in need of a temporary home for around two to four weeks […]
The best thing to come out of what has so far, for me, been a scary time is our family unit coming together in a group text message. Don’t know about you but I am finding myself in a glass case of […]
#SheSociety rounds up this week’s newest finds Netflix Party Watch Netflix remotely with friends Netflix Party is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends, e.g., for movie nights with that long-distance special someone. It synchronises video playback and adds group […]
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 NAPLAN exams will be cancelled this year due to widespread disruption to schools caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Each year students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are tested on literacy and numeracy. This year’s exams were […]
Some schools in Australia have moved online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools in which students and staff have tested positive have temporarily shut over the past three weeks. It’s important to note the government’s health advice is to keep schools open. But many parents are choosing […]
We know positive social support can improve our capacity to cope with stress. But right now we’re being asked to keep our distance from others to minimise the spread of the virus. Many people are facing periods of enforced isolation if they are […]
Tasmania closed its borders, the Federal government again said it would not close schools and Qantas and Jetstar announced they were temporarily standing down two-thirds of their 30,000 employees. These were among the latest developments in Australia as the fight against […]
While large number events are slowly getting culled, there are still a number of small events that are happening which provide us an opportunity to support our local businesses. Market Central Lutwyche is hosting a free Nourishing Kids Workshop on Saturday […]
We live in an uncertain world where crises are inevitable. In the recent past, Australians have suffered an estimated $2+ billion worth of damage from bushfires. We lost somewhere around 2,000 homes, 26+ human lives and an estimated 1.25 billion of […]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned by the Federal Government as the country responds to the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has also warned Australians not to leave the country as the disease […]
TUESDAY, March 17 As the Federal Government considers more economic stimulus measures, medical experts will later today discuss with ministers the need to further ramp up anti-coronavirus restrictions. The moves in Australia came as US President Donald Trump recommended Americans avoid social […]
While some people may be more susceptible to becoming seriously ill with the coronavirus than others, none of us are immune to the pervading sense of anxiety that has taken hold around the world. For Australians in particular, this crisis has come […]
If you have a baby, you may be worried about them catching the coronavirus, particularly after media reports of an Australian infant diagnosed with it. The good news is, the evidence so far is babies almost never get seriously ill from the coronavirus. And even if […]
MONDAY March 16 As coronavirus cases continue to climb in Australia and travel restrictions and bans on mass gatherings come into force Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for calm. Mr Morrison and his senior ministerial colleagues went on an early morning […]
Imagine your employer asking you to work from home until further notice. As COVID-19 continues to spread, this seems an increasingly likely scenario. “Everyone who can work from home should work from home,” said Harvard epidemiologist William Hanage this week. In China […]
#SheSociety rounds up this week’s newest finds Australia’s first subscription Pill service The contraceptive pill delivered to your door. Kin lets you ditch the in-person doctor’s appointment, without compromising quality healthcare. Life is full of loop-the-loops. But, access to your contraception should […]
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but they are also not always what they seem. There’s quite a lot to buying a quality diamond without spending too much. If you’re thinking of getting engaged or simply buying yourself a diamond, learning […]
FRIDAY, March 13 The Australian Grand Prix was this morning cancelled by organisers because of coronavirus fears as governments worldwide imposed strict new restrictions on their people and global stock markets braced for further heavy losses. The GP cancellation came soon after […]
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