June 2025 saw a significant change to the maternity options available to all families in the Top End with the cessation of private maternity services at Darwin Private Hospital (DPH). Despite this, the options for safe & personalised care have actually increased for families as a result of actions taken by NT Health and DPH.   Safety It is important to highlight that Royal Darwin Hospital remains the safest place to give birth in the NT. RDH was the location all expectant mothers who were...

Making a career change or going back to paid work can feel challenging, but you’ve got this! Pull up a chair and a cool beverage, and check out these suggestions from Claire Harris, Director of Human Quotient Group. Be kind to yourself Making a change, thinking about what really matters now and considering your return to ‘the office’ (if you choose) can be fun! Celebrate your intentions and your progress to date. The Australian Blueprint for Career Development includes 12 key things to learn...

Normally, I would focus on some of the positives of motorcycling with so many obvious benefits, such as; easy to park, economical to operate, a closer connection to the environment and good for your physical and mental wellbeing. But in this edition, I am going to discuss some of the pitfalls of motorcycling. As with everything in life, there are positives and negatives to be aware of!   Let’s start with speed... Many motorcyclists would remember the 2012 Victorian TAC advertisement which...