Fun and gains on the Adelaide fringe

Adelaide’s annual Fringe festival transforms the city into an eclectic and vibrant hive of activity, attracting millions of visitors and putting millions of dollars into the South Australian economy.

I heart love

It may not be a Shakespearean sonnet, but the language of love in the 21st century is just as affectionate and meaningful as it ever was, according to University of South Australia linguist, Dr David Caldwell.

Back of the net, Buntaram

Soccer lags well behind AFL, rugby and cricket in Australian sporting affections, and Australian fans are must more likely to follow the fortunes of major British clubs than show interest in their Asian neighbours.

Dating the Kimberley Gwion Gwion rock figures

Archaeologists at The University of Western Australia are part of a national team of researchers that has been able to more accurately date a significant number of the Kimberley’s most remarkable ancient rock art to more than 10,000 years ago.

Shots fired in the culture wars

UNSW Associate Professor Lizzie Muller is urging the arts sector to come together to fight for the arts in schools after the federal arts department was amalgamated into another portfolio.

Does that word mean what you think it means?

Words change their meaning over time, but it can be hard to keep up, especially when some words evolve to mean the opposite of their original definition.

Robots won’t replace our need to work

As machine automation and artificial intelligence surge, there’s paranoia our jobs will be overrun by robots. But even if this happens, labour won’t disappear, because humans need to work.

Searching for love, laughter and adventure? Read a book

Whether you’re spending the holidays at the beach or at home, the summer break from school offers a great opportunity for teens to catch up on some reading.

The weird world of Christmas traditions

Christmas is over for another year.  How did you celebrate it?  From wrapping presents to decorating a tree, some of the traditions many of us associate with Christmas get their own cultural spin in very different ways around the world.

Art is good for your health

Regular visits to museums, art galleries, the theatre or concerts is linked to a longer life, according to a new study in Britain.

The changing face of the park barbecue

Gathering around the barbecue in public spaces is a time-honoured tradition, but the utilitarian barbecues in our local parks need to change to reflect the diverse needs of our communities.

The evolving story of Hanukkah

The eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah began on Sunday, December 22, and although its roots lay in the distant past, it has evolved markedly in recent years, particularly in America.