Home truths

A NEW home-testing kit that detects drug use through hair samples has been branded an invasion of privacy by civil liberties and health groups.

DIARY is constantly inspired by the originality of thought when Meddlers of Parliament rise to their feet to waffle on about a matter of major importance. Take Labor's MP for Preston, Robin Scott (below top), in the lower house on October 7, tackling a scam involving the sale of electrolyser..read more

Build-your-own car kits can be wildly frustrating and deeply satisfying.

THE City of Sydney has spent $40,832 buying 1200 Go Bags - emergency escape kits packed with radios, torches, dust masks and other survival paraphernalia - for staff and councillors.