Living with ADHD and how I make my life easier after being diagnosed as an adult
It’s estimated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects between 2 to 6 per cent of adults in Australia. International Day of People with Disability storyteller scholar and Brisbane artist Mark du Potiers shares his personal story of how ADHD impacts him and what he does to make life more manageable after being diagnosed in his […]
How to protect yourself against a dodgy tradie — and what to do if you’ve fallen victim to one
“If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.” That’s the warning from Master Builders Queensland when it comes to picking a tradie to do home renovations. As a recent case in Brisbane shows, unlicensed operators are leaving people thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. So what should you do before hiring someone? Would-be […]
Queensland premier says government shouldn’t tell parents how to discipline, including smacking
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says the government shouldn’t tell parents how to discipline their children amid a push to ban corporal punishment and smacking. The Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC) is currently reviewing criminal defences, including one that allows parents to use “reasonable” force to control a child. In a consultation paper it released earlier […]
How to prepare your home for Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the Queensland coast later this week, which could impact heavily populated areas in the south-east down to NSW. While some Queenslanders are well-versed in preparing for and weathering a cyclone, for others it could be the first time experiencing a severe weather event like this. It’s even more […]
Scammers are targeting Ticketek accounts. Here’s how to protect your concert tickets
Dozens of Billie Eilish fans have had their tickets stolen from their accounts in what is an increasingly common occurrence when major artists come to Australia. Fans have reported having their online accounts breached and the details on their tickets changed before being sold on. In some cases, fans didn’t realise their tickets were gone […]
How to protect your personal finances in a de facto relationship
Sometimes relationships just don’t work out — but how can you ensure your finances are protected? Yesterday, the ABC brought you Millie’s* story — a woman who was forced to sell her home of nearly 30 years after a family court ruled her ex-de facto partner’s tax debt was a shared liability. Court proceedings revealed […]