Sophie Kesteven

A former Sri Lankan deputy high commissioner based in Australia has been ordered to pay more than $500,000 in unpaid wages to a domestic worker, who worked seven days a week for three years, with only two days off. 

Australians are increasingly storing eggs and embryos but some clinics are running out of space. As the industry grows, what are the options?

Pet food is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, yet in Australia it’s still widely unregulated. Animals and their owners are paying the ultimate price.

Space is often described as the Wild West, but this is changing with commercial operators now charging people to send human ashes of loved ones to the Moon. But there are ethical implications around whether this should be allowed.

People once wore eyeliner for more than just its aesthetic, with Ancient Egyptians believing it could protect them from the ‘evil eye’. Now, people are using it to connect them to their heritage.

Pushing back against the wave of meeting invitations at work could improve your mood and your productivity. Here’s how to go about it.

Katya and Sascha know that speaking out against the war is risky, but that’s not stopping them.

Nature was always Warren’s “antidote” to a busy life. Then he had a devastating accident on Hinchinbrook Island and didn’t know if he’d make it out alive.

Loud parties, noisy businesses and early garbage trucks can be part of communal living, but when is it time to make an official complaint? And will it work?

Employer-funded counselling sessions can be helpful when times are tough, but some employees are still hesitant.