Kat Donaghey
‘Porch pirates’ ramp up mail theft measures in the lead-up to Christmas
“Porch pirates” roaming the streets are at an all-time high in parts of Australia, as thieves take extreme measures to get their...
‘Blackfishing’: The social media influencers trying to be more black
Black, tan or blackface? That is the debate sparked by a new skin-darkening social media trend that has seen digital influencers accused...
Snakes in the city: The Australian suburbs with the highest serpent sightings
Deadly snake sightings are on the rise in the urban jungle, with increasing reports of venomous reptiles in Australia’s busy capital cities....
Energy market heats up as retailers fight to out-discount each other
Savvy consumers are scoring secret deals on electricity, saving hundreds of dollars on power bills while unknowing customers are stuck on higher...
Australia’s thirst for craft beer outstrips supply
A new craft beer brewery opens every six days in Australia, creating the modern Gold Rush. The industry has grown by almost 200 per...
Fresh evidence turns back the clock on chocolate’s place as the world’s favourite treat
The story of chocolate has become richer with the discovery that ancient tribes were devouring the dark delight much earlier than previously thought. Archaeologists...