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From ‘refrigerator mothers’ to paracetamol: why harmful autism myths are so common

Despite decades of research and a far richer understanding of autistic lives, myths that have been repeatedly debunked continue to surface in public debate

Private tutoring for school kids is booming but poses risks for students

Despite one in six students get private tutoring at some point in their schooling, there is little regulation of tutoring in Australia

1 in 8 households don’t have the money to buy enough food

When money runs short, families cut back on groceries, buy cheaper but less nutritious food, skip meals or rely on food charities

How migrant stories and contributions have shaped Australian TV since the 1950s

The science behind a freediver’s 29-minute breath hold world record

How do freedivers delay a basic human survival response and how was Vitomir Mari膷i膰 able to hold his breath 60 times longer than most people?

What is prepping – and how does it work in Australia?

Who are the people actively living for the end times? Are sovereign citizens the same as survivalists? Are survivalists different from preppers?