Life Matters

Easter and school holiday plans have been disrupted by yet another coronavirus outbreak, despite the fact that we have enough vaccines available for frontline workers. What can be done to address this, and the impact it's having on the travel industry? Plus your stories about how you make your living space feel tidy.

Easter and school holiday plans have been disrupted by yet another coronavirus outbreak, despite the fact that we have enough vaccines available for frontline workers. What can be done to address this, and the impact it's having on the travel industry? Plus your stories about how you make your living space feel tidy.

The benefits of including dogs in the lives of children as they grow up have been explored in a new research study. Also, evidence is starting to mount on how the cashless debit card affects people's lives and there are pros and cons, depending who you talk to. Plus, in The Good Divorce, we look at splitting the family assets.

The benefits of including dogs in the lives of children as they grow up have been explored in a new research study. Also, evidence is starting to mount on how the cashless debit card affects people's lives and there are pros and cons, depending who you talk to. Plus, in The Good Divorce, we look at splitting the family assets.

As Brisbane enters a sharp lockdown, we look at the economic impact of these kind of emergency measures. Also, how does trauma trap us? And, new research says just 20 seconds of exercise might go a long way.

As Brisbane enters a sharp lockdown, we look at the economic impact of these kind of emergency measures. Also, how does trauma trap us? And, new research says just 20 seconds of exercise might go a long way.

Australia has weathered the economic storm brought on by the pandemic and associated shutdowns better than many countries. This is partially thanks to unprecedented levels of Federal Government support given to those unable to work or look for work during the pandemic. These special payments – JobKeeper and the coronavirus JobSeeker supplement – end this month, and predictions are that between 100,000 and 250,000 people could lose their jobs.

Australia has weathered the economic storm brought on by the pandemic and associated shutdowns better than many countries. This is partially thanks to unprecedented levels of Federal Government support given to those unable to work or look for work during the pandemic. These special payments – JobKeeper and the coronavirus JobSeeker supplement – end this month, and predictions are that between 100,000 and 250,000 people could lose their jobs.

Lisa Leong explores the psychology behind making a tree change. Is moving really the answer to your problems? Plus, how the Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana, forces you to make space mentally. And Theresa asks why she’s the one doing the consoling after being diagnosed with cancer.

Lisa Leong explores the psychology behind making a tree change. Is moving really the answer to your problems? Plus, how the Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana, forces you to make space mentally. And Theresa asks why she’s the one doing the consoling after being diagnosed with cancer.