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Where Does Our Food Come From?

It sounds like a simple question, where does the food you eat everyday come from?  Whether it’s the bacon and eggs you had for breakfast or the chicken parmigiana for dinner, do you know how it got from the paddock to your plate? Food Production in Australia Australia produces large quantities of fruit, vegetables and […]

Everything You Need to Know About De-Extinction

If you were given a chance to go back in time and right a wrong, would you? Most of us would a agree with a resounding “Yes” but what about when it comes to righting extinction wrongs? Well, the answer is definitely not unanimous. What Is De-Extinction? For extinct creatures like the Tasmania Tiger (although […]

Does Body Positivity Glorify Obesity?

What started as an underground movement has slowly become one of the most popular hashtags on social media. The body positivity movement celebrates all bodies whether they be big, small, able-bodied or not. But is body positivity celebrating fatness and contributing to the obesity epidemic? Fast Facts: –          One third of Australian adults are considered […]

The Best of Our Forums

Our forums tackle hot topics, controversial issues and sometimes, the debates can get intense! LiveTribe members have strong opinions and we are proud to be able to facilitate their discussions. Here are some of the best responses to forum questions this year: Who Should Be Punished? Me09 said: Who should be punished? Perhaps it is […]

What’s The Deal With Ancestry DNA Testing?

You’ve heard of DNA testing, but do you know that the results can sometimes be devastating? Discovering one’s lineage is no longer reserved for hardcore family ancestry fanatics. Everyday people are now spitting into a tube, sending it off for testing and anxiously waiting to find out whether Grandma was telling the truth about that […]

6 Ways To Find Happiness In Everyday Life

Everyone knows the saying, ‘Money doesn’t buy happiness’. But what does ensure a happy life then? According to Buddhist philosophy it comes down to avoiding comparisons, having close relationships and practicing generosity and kindness. Sounds simple doesn’t it? If Buddhism isn’t your thing, there are some other ways you can get on the track to […]

Are We All Addicted to Social Media?

It might seem like we are constantly scrolling, tapping and clicking our lives away. It appears that way because evidently, it’s true. What Is Social Media Addiction? Feeling the need to constantly update your social media platforms and checking to see whether your latest post has been received well by your friends are just some […]

What the Heck Is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

Everyone knows that rubbish ends up in the ocean, but did you know that there is a patch of garbage twice the size of Texas floating between Hawaii and California? Yup, that’s right. A large collection of mostly plastic items like discarded fishing nets , plastic bottles and polystyrene cups is currently swirling it’s way around […]

Can Decluttering Really Be Life Changing?

In case you missed it, Marie Kondo mania has gone into full affect since the start of the year. Her method of tidying and decluttering has prompted people around the world to get rid of things in their lives that don’t spark joy. But can decluttering really be life changing? What Is the KonMari Method? […]

Violence Against Women: It’s Time To Say No

Eurydice Dixon, Jill Meagher, Toyah Cordingley and Aya Maasarwe. Just four of the women  murdered in Australia. In 2018, 69 women were murdered around the country and 2019 will likely follow a similar pattern if things don’t change. What Is Violence Against Women? While assaults like king hits and coward punches are clear examples of […]