Pets
Scientists are turning to dogs to learn about the secrets of ageing
Their research so far shows that dogs are similar to us in important ways, like how they act during adolescence and what happens in their DNA as they get older.
- by James Gorman
Latest
Animals
For your viewing pleasure: the best animal feeds from around the world
Research shows that watching them can make you happier, so here’s a list of 24/7 footage that will bring koalas, penguins and puppies straight to your screen.
- by Sara Aridi
Opinion
Sunday Life
As a Melburnian, these are the small things I've become grateful for in 2020
Coming out of lockdown, this might all sound a little flowery and Kumbaya, but hear me out.
- by Wendy Squires
Opinion
Trump's White House
Trump has no dog in this fight
Political leaders often like to introduce their dogs to the voting public. But not President Trump. Will his canine aversion come back to bite him?
- by Tony Eades
Good Weekend
How can I stop my husband vocal-babbling around our cat?
Pets can turn pet owners into pathetic, gushing imbeciles. It’s a sad thing to see.
- by Danny Katz
Opinion
Spectrum
Act like a dog! A fine appearance can't make you morally superior
The human obsession with appearance is perplexing and shallow.
- by Richard Glover
Good Weekend
'Unadulterated happiness, mixed with a reckless passion for even more speed': why your dog loves road trips
Some animal behaviourists reckon dogs love road trips because they evoke the same euphoric sensations as hunting marathons with their wolf ancestors.
- by Frank Robson
City council
Stink over Brisbane's dog poo bag stock stuck on Sydney dock
Councillor Kim Marx said on Thursday the council was still waiting for industrial action in Sydney to be resolved.
- by Lucy Stone
Coronavirus pandemic
'Helicopter' pet owners keeping vets busy in lockdown
From new puppies requiring urgent vaccinations to pet owners becoming more attuned to changes in their animal's behaviour, there’s been a surge in vet visits across the city.
- by Elsie Lange
Life in Lockdown
Stubborn, emotional and loud: Welcome to the teenage dog phase
Common behaviours include barking or lunging at other people and dogs.
- by Sophie Aubrey
Good Weekend
Overcoming dogged resistance to pill popping
Why is it so difficult to get a dog to swallow a tablet?
- by Frank Robson