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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.

12H AGO

Ask Aunty: Watching a friend break up and make up

What should you do to support a friend who has bad luck with relationships? Letter-writer Morgan says she's fed-up with a friend who she thinks is scared to be alone. The friend's latest relationship is just eight months old and they've already broken up and reunited several times. So, is it possible to help a friend without the emotional labour taking its toll on you?

10 min
12H AGO

The scientifically proven way to experience more joy

Many of us would love to add a little more joy, fun or pleasure into our lives, and research is now proving that we can. Dr Kerry Burnight, Director of the National Pleasure Project, and Dr Desiree Koslowski say there are many ways we can train our brains to feel more joyful and give ourselves a greater sense of meaning and purpose.

42 min
1D AGO

Ask Aristotle: Is it ethical to keep watching problematic shows?

Dawsons Creek. Little Britain. Friends. At the time, you thought these TV shows were hilarious. But by 2025 standards, they haven't aged well. But is that fair? Can we view things that were made in a different time with different ethical standards and moral expectations than if they were made today?

9 min
1D AGO

If trivia is your special skill, here's how to get on a quiz show

Have you ever wondered how to get your mug on a quiz show? Or have you wondered who comes up with all those left-field questions? Hamish Watt is the senior question producer for one of the country's highest rating quiz shows - Channel 9's Tipping Point Australia.

8 min
1D AGO

Is cancel culture "cancelled" in 2025?

The internet pile-on is a well-established phenomenon in 2025. We've been living our lives online for decades now, so is it time for our behaviour on the internet to turn a corner? In two new projects, podcaster and author Clare Stephens asks what would we learn if we paused, just as the pitchforks are coming out, to ask what are we actually trying to achieve here?

10 min
1D AGO

Will aviation reforms help protect Australian travellers?

A cancelled flight, lost bags, a lengthy delay forcing you to spend hours at an airport, and the stress of trying to rebook the family's holiday at the last minute. Travel has its delights... but it also has its challenges. The Federal Government has released a proposed aviation consumer protection scheme. The aim is to establish reasonable standards for airlines and airports ... like when refunds should be issued and when food and drink vouchers are appropriate. So, what protections would you like to make your airline travel smoother?

24 min
2D AGO

How to address the deep exhaustion of burnout

A seemingly never-ending list of work projects is piling up... meanwhile family and personal commitments have never been more demanding. You feel like every ounce of energy has drained from your body... and you're beyond worn out. The deep exhaustion of burnout makes it feel like you'll never emerge at the other end. A 2023 report found 80% of the Australian workforce struggles with burnout. So, what are the signs you are headed for a crash? How do you course-correct?

23 min
2D AGO

Melissa Leong explains her "accidental" career in food

MasterChef judge, food critic, and writer under the handle Fooderati, Melissa Leong is many things. She is also an author - she's just released her new book Guts: A memoir of food, failure and taking impossible chances. Her new book also explores themes of abuse in the hospitality industry, racism, and mental health. She also reveals how her career in food was an accident.

20 min

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.