Lucia Stein
Should I switch off power at the wall? Here’s what you need to know for your next electricity bill
Some people can’t stop themselves from reaching for an empty socket and switching it off if it has been left on. Others...
This is how the search for the Canadian teen suspects unfolded
A manhunt for 19-year-old Kam McLeod and 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky had spread across three provinces and spanned hundreds of kilometres. “If you...
Why you should never trust a call from an unknown number
Have you been getting missed calls from overseas numbers or people pretending to be from Centrelink or the Australian Taxation Office? These...
Coles supermarkets roll out ‘quiet hour’ to help shoppers with autism
We may take it for granted but for some, a quick trip to the local supermarket can quickly become a nightmare. For...
Topshop Australia goes into voluntary administration
Almost six years after opening stores in Australia, fashion retailer Topshop Australia has been placed into voluntary administration amid mounting debts. Administrator...
Apple to face court over alleged consumer warranty misrepresentations
The competition and consumer law watchdog is taking action against Apple over allegations it misled consumers about their warranty rights under the...
Fake news ‘vaccine’ aimed at combating climate change myths
The spread of fake news online has led scientists to develop a “vaccine” to inoculate the public against climate change myths. The...
Bikes overtake cars on streets of Copenhagen
The capital city of Denmark officially has more bikes than cars on its streets thanks to its efforts to encourage more people...
Coverage of women like ‘wheelie-bin girl’ focuses too much on looks
Women have made headlines recently for not acting “ladylike” at the Melbourne Cup, their “unfashionable cleavage” and for being “bad role models” for...
Mystery surrounds 6000-year-old Jordanian desert fort
Archaeologists have uncovered three ancient, fortified settlements and what may be the earliest evidence of artificial irrigation systems while excavating in the...