Is sustainable dining the way of the future? The launch of Future Trails by Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx may hold the answer. This innovative project, developed in partnership with Melbourne’s sustainable material studio Other Matter and Tasmanian food innovator Rough Rice, introduces the world’s first sustainable, nutritious trail food […]
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Melbourne mum Kathryn Ram has opened up about grief and healing after the tragic death of her toddler son, Isaiah. In an exclusive interview with BACKCOVERNEWS.COM, Ram has spoken about her struggle to find forgiveness after little Isaiah died following a harrowing two-hour wait inside a Victorian emergency room. It […]
In the heart of South Korea, a profound yet quietly seismic revolution is unfolding. It’s known as the 4B movement—an audacious feminist wave that is unraveling age-old traditions and boldly confronting entrenched patriarchy. Originating in 2019, the 4B movement has swiftly gained momentum, fuelled by a generation of women tired […]
Parents are conflicted when it comes to zero-alcohol beer, wine and spirts and adolescents, experts say. The meteoric rise of zero-alcohol drinks has propelled the market into the millions, heralding a new era filled with options but also confusion for parents nationwide. Despite their growing popularity among adults aiming to […]
Australians have been hit by large rises in grocery, energy, transport, child and aged care prices, only adding to other cost of living pressures. While extreme weather and supply delays have contributed to the increases, an inquiry into what’s causing the hikes has confirmed what commentators and consumers suspected – […]
As the cost of living continues to rise, an increasing number of Australians are finding themselves relying on credit cards as a means to meet their financial obligations. Recent data unveiled by comparison website Finder shows that roughly 15% of Australians, totaling 3 million people, have turned to credit cards […]
Two lucky Australian families woke up as multi-millionaires after winning the record $200 million Powerball jackpot. The first ticket was bought by a delighted couple from Singleton, just an hour inland from Newcastle in NSW, while the second ticket belongs to an unidentified Queenslander. The woman from Singleton, still in […]
Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs of abuse can overwhelm the natural reward pathways in your brain, resulting in intolerable cravings and reduced impulse […]
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies. Scientific evidence describing harm to the environment and humans is growing. Hence, the United Nations has resolved to negotiate a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. Strategies to achieve this goal include provisions […]
