Fiona Blackwood

Scientists have, for the first time, linked exercise with a particular protein in the blood that is associated with brain health.

There can be a range of clues parents can pick up on when their child is being bullied. Here's how to approach it with your child, and how to advocate for them at school.

Artificial eye maker ordered to stop working while investigation underway

While some people love the chance to get creative with book week costumes, others see it as an expensive chore. Costume libraries are offering outfits to students to make sure everyone is included.

'My wife was crying': More complaints against prosthetic eye maker

After 17 years of NAPLAN testing, Australia is yet to see a big turnaround in results — so what can be done to improve them?

Amelia Bird would love to become a home-owner in Tasmania, but she isn't hopeful. Like many others, she is looking at what is being promised at this month's state election for people who want a place of their own.

While a proposed AFL stadium has been a hot topic for discussion this election, many Tasmanians say their health needs are the main issue when considering how they will vote on July 19.

Australians have told the ABC that a lifetime of manual labour is making it difficult to work until pension age. An expert says there are some options for people who want, or need, to retire early.

Writing your school lunch order on a brown paper bag may be a thing of the past. School canteens still rely on the goodwill of volunteers and advocates say more funding is needed to keep the roller door open.