Why are Australian houses so cold?
TikTok users – including expats from colder climates – are asking why it’s sometimes colder inside Australian houses than outside, with popular viral videos and creative skits on the theme.
Is your child experiencing ‘winter burnout’?
Parents should be on high alert for signs of burnout at this stage of the term.
France is banning ultra-fast fashion advertising – should Australia do the same?
France’s lower house of parliament has unanimously passed a bill introducing a tax per item of ultra-fast fashion clothing and banning ultra-fast fashion advertising, including from companies like Shein and Temu.
Victoria is raising minimum rental standards
This week, the Victorian Government proposed new minimum requirements for rental properties and rooming or boarding houses, to be phased in from October 2025.
New ABS data reveals the state of housing is worsening
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released new data this week, which reveals the state of housing in Australia.
Ticketmaster users face the latest potential widespread hack
Ticketing giant, Ticketmaster, is alleged to be the latest victim of a cyberattack, with reporting suggesting about 560 million people could be affected globally.
Net-zero bill to focus on the transition of energy workers
The Net Zero Economy Authority Bill is being debated in parliament again today. An RMIT expert can comment on the pathway to net-zero.
Addressing Gender-Based Violence Annual Report 2023
RMIT has reached a significant point of reflection in our work to prevent, and respond to, gender-based violence at the University, with the release of our Addressing Gender-Based Violence Annual Report 2023.