Life Matters is your guide to contemporary Australian life. Be part of rich conversations on relationships, family, parenting, education, work, health and consumer issues.
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PNG rugby league - how the toughest game is saving lives
How rugby league in former PNG badlands has turned gang members into forwards, halfbacks, wingers and hookers - saving many lives as a result.
Are TV cooking shows ruling out real-life home cooks?
When it comes to contestants; are TV cooking shows now just the realm of the privileged few?
The beautiful Lizzie Velasquez - once dubbed 'the ugliest woman in the world'
Put a bag over your head when you go out! How would you respond to reading these words written about you?
When doctors and parents disagree
In Western Australia, the Family Court directed that a child be given cancer treatment against the wishes of his parents. Doctors applied to the court for a ruling so they could begin treatment of their son's malignant brain tumour. Parents and doctors ca
Boomers, Bequeathments - making a difference when you die
The push to encourage Australians to leave a small percentage of their estate to charities
Are you living in a grocery 'dead zone'?
Do you live more than 1.6km away from the supermarket? You could be living in a 'food desert'.
We're here to dance! Sexual and physical assault at gigs
Getting groped at a music gig is simply not acceptable but it seems this behaviour is happening under our noses. #It Takes One is a campaign to raise awareness of violence and sexual assault at music gigs.
Job security more important than flexibility
Job security and fulltime work are still more important than work life balance for younger workers.
A man is not a plan - 55, female, homeless.
Over 55s - the fastest growing demographic among Australia's homeless population.
"Jumping Ship"
Leaving 'the millionaire's factory' for good, Michael Traill became one of Australia's most successful social entrepreneurs