Many parents see the benefit of family travel and the financial upside of not travelling in peak school holiday time.

But some educators say the popularity of mid-term holidays is proving a challenge in classrooms.

Have you heard of the 12-hour Walk movement... what about the trend known as "Japanese walking" or the resurgence of what's being called the "fart walk"?

It seems putting one foot in front of the other is suddenly cool again.

Have you heard of the YIMBY movement? It stands for "Yes, In My Backyard", a counter to anti-development movements. But what role can YIMBYs play in solving Australia's housing crisis?

They're the two hardest words to say - "I'm sorry".

So when a brand or identity is called out for bad behaviour and needs to apologise, why don't we usually believe they're remorseful? 

That gap between Australia's housing supply and demand isn't just pushing prices up -- it's having ripple effects in places we don't always expect.

It's locking people out of the market... and locking them into relationships too.

New research suggests that more and more couples are staying together, not out of love, but because they simply can't afford to get split.

You've probably seen photos like this while scrolling your feed.

A dad in a tiara sipping imaginary tea. Another teaching his daughter to cast a fishing line. Or ... maybe you remember that viral video of a dad nailing the perfect pony tail ... with a vacuum cleaner.

It's usually accompanied by the hashtag #Girl Dad.

Proposed new animal welfare laws in the ACT mean dog owners must spend a minimum of three hours with their pooch every single day.

But vets say quality of time spent with your dog is much more important.

Long family road trips in Australia offer some big reasons to pull over.

The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour, the Big Merino in Goulburn, and the Big Lobster in South Australia are just a few of the country's many giant landmarks.

Now there's talk of building a giant pear in Shepparton, Victoria.

So, what's the deal with Australia's obsession with Big Things?

Patients risk losing their regular GP if they go for long periods without a visit. 

So, if not going to the doctor is a good thing then why are some people being punished for long stints of good health? 

The atmosphere at a game of live footy is pretty awesome -- in fact, being part of that energy is one of the reasons we brave the cold and the crowds.

But a recent study from the University of South Australia has found more than one in five AFL umpires has also been physically attacked.

Lots of referees walk away from the game they love, worried they're just not safe anymore.