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Breastfeeding in Public is Very Controversial. But Should It Be?

Breastfeeding in public controversy

According to one recent study, only about 36% of infants are exclusively breastfed in the modern era. In developing countries, in particular, poor feeding practices are said to contribute to the deaths of more than 800,000 kids under five each year. At this point, breastfeeding is widely considered to be the safer and healthier choice […]

The Best of Our Forums

Here at LiveTribe our forums are a place for lively discussions across an array of topics from “who should be the next James Bond” to “should indigenous Australians be recognised”. Our members join in these discussions with tidbits of knowledge, hilarious commentary, and memorable one-liners. So, we have collated a few of our favourites – […]

Trailblazing Aussies to Turbocharge the Internet

Turbocharged Internet

If you’d have told someone even as recently as 20 years ago that the Internet would one day become an inescapable part of our daily lives, they probably would have laughed at you. Yet that’s exactly where we are, as advancements in modern technology have turned the Web into a solution that both our personal […]

What’s the General Consensus on My Health Record? The LiveTribe Community Weighs In

My Health Record ft img

At LiveTribe, we believe that everyone should have a voice and that all opinions are inherently valuable – that’s why we regularly post forums to our users to give them the opportunity to weigh in on a lot of prominent topics of our day. Recently, the subject of discussion turned towards a concept that is […]

How Do Australian Businesses Stack Up on Sustainability?

Sustainability

If you had to make a list of all of the most pressing challenges that we’re currently facing as a society, environmental protection would undoubtedly be right at the top. According to one recent study, there will be over one billion cars on roads around the world by as soon as 2025. Currently, there are […]

Changing Lives, One Voice at a Time

One Voice founder Josh

First, they took on homeless hygiene. Next, they’ll be tackling housing. We chat with One Voice Founder Josh Wilkins on his journey so far and plans for the future.  The Story that Inspired One Voice Most people feel pretty chuffed with themselves after donating a gold coin or two. But One Voice founder Josh Wilkins […]

The Future Is Screenless… and It Is Closer Than You Think

 Over the last decade, device screens haven’t just become a common part of our lives – at this point, they’re practically inescapable. First, during the 90s, you had desktop computers in nearly every home and then, laptops. In 2007, the iPhone was introduced to the world. Flash forward to today and, according to Pew Research, 77% of […]

Join the Buzz, Save the Bees  

save the bees

You may have heard that bee populations around the world are decreasing, but a number of recent studies shed valuable light about just how pressing this problem has become. In fact, there are some parts of the world where bee populations have fallen by as much as a third – a trend that shows no signs of […]

Augmented Reality: Passing Fad or Powerful Disruption?

Augmented Reality

In just a few short years, both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have come a long way, making waves in everything from gaming to advertising across the world. Virtual reality, as its name suggests, is essentially a way to use technology to “transport” yourself into a world that doesn’t exist. AR, on the other hand, lets you […]

Even a Single Voice Can Have an Immeasurable Impact. Here’s How.

One Voice shower and laundry van

“I know that there are problems in the world… but I’m only one person. How much of a difference can one person really make?” At some point, we’ve all said some variation of the above. When you wake up in the morning, turn on the television or open the newspaper and read about the myriad […]