Researchers Surprised By Teenage 'joiners'

CONTRARY to the stereotype of the angst-ridden adolescent, today's teenagers are more connected to the community than many adults give them credit for, a study suggests.

An Adolescent's Guide To Dealing With Grief, Written From Experience

In her new book, Erin Vincent revisits how it felt to lose both parents at age 14. She talks to Lily Bragge.

Teenagers' Secret World

An adolescent subculture and the net have been the focus of blame after an apparent suicide pact involving two 16-year-old girls. But is such finger pointing justified?

Wry Adolescent And A Funny Tour Of Meaning

COMEDY FESTIVAL REVIEWS: JOSH THOMAS: PLEASE LIKE ME * * * * Melbourne Town Hall, until April 29. Running time: 50 minutes MATT ELSBURY - MEANING ...? * * * Pony, Lt Collins Street, city, until April 28. Running time: 55 minutes

Coag Needs To Pull Up Its Socks

THE federal-state relationship these days reminds me of an unfocused adolescent.

Strong Discipline Only Way To Lift Coag Results

THE federal-state relationship these days reminds me of an unfocused adolescent. It is full of good intentions, but not so good at following through on the grand plans it comes up with because it lacks discipline and a clear process for actually getting things done.