To smack or not to smack: Is that really the question?

The act of smacking children has evolved over the past few years into a debate over whether it's an essential and effective form of discipline, or simply a less obvious form of physical and psychological abuse.

Some things never change

In an odd way it’s comforting to know that despite the “effort” to break down the social and cultural stereotypes and unflattering tags that have attached themselves to various geographic areas of Sydney, at the end of the day many of them live on with vengeance.

What to make of the stay-at-home Dad?

Though many of us like to consider ourselves modern individuals of the 21st century, it will always be difficult to remove the traditional idea of "family roles" from the public eye …

The price of technology – manners anyone?

 Aside from convenience and accessibility, new technologies have brought us the lack of us private space and a need for technology etiquette …

Implementing a Rational E-Health System in Australia

On September 19 2007 a strategic workshop discussing the challenge of implementing a rational e-health system in Australia was held in Parliament House, Canberra. Convened by Global Access Partners, it featured a paper commissioned by the Australian Centre for Health Research and written by Professor Michael Georgeff, Director of E-health Research, Monash University.

The interesting thing about interest rates….

People are not happier because their debt suffocates them. Living outside their means has decreased their quality of life, not improved it.

What we can all learn from “The Simpsons”

What is it about The Simpsons that speaks to such a wide audience?

Facing Up to Reality

The Girl Guides changing approach to young women from potential housewives and good deed doers to savvy, independent individuals.

The Demise of Accountability

Is the problem that nobody has made athletes painfully aware that like every other individual in society they are (or should be) completely accountable for their actions?

The role of the workplace in achieving work/life balance

The term “work/life balance”, and the struggle for most to attain it, is rapidly gaining awareness in the workplace.

Changing the Concept of Productivity

Which sounds like a more successful business to you – one that understands that offering flexible working practices is vital to attracting and retaining employees, or one that views the number of hours an employee sits at their desk (regardless of what they are actually doing) as a key performance indicator?