24 March 2016: The University of Canberra has experts available to comment on Easter themes this long weekend.
Eggs and our health (both chocolate and chicken)
Associate professor of nutritional science Dr Duane Mellor can answer those pressing Easter questions on whether chocolate eggs are actually doing you any good, and is the post-overindulgence guilt worth it? He can also share the nutritional value of poultry eggs and whether too many of these can be unhealthy.
Food, feasting and mental health
Assistant professor in psychology Dr Vivienne Lewis will discuss what the Easter holiday period and traditional indulging brings for those whose eating habits can become a problem? Dr Lewis can also comment on Australian stress and anxiety levels and the need to use long weekends to actually take a break and switch-off.
Take a long weekend break at home
A long weekend is the perfect time for Canberrans to be ‘tourists in their own town’. The University’s tourism expert Dr Naomi Dale can discuss whether we make use of our holidays to explore our city and if residents of nearby regions view the ACT as an appealing destination for a short-break.
Overrun with rabbits, but not of the Easter variety
Adjunct associate professor Dr Brian Cooke will answer whether rabbits, of the invasive pest variety, are still a major issue in Australia and what effect pest eradication programs have had on the problematic bunny.
Easter spending spree and business costs
University of Canberra economics expert Professor Phil Lewis can comment on Australians’ spending habits and the economic impact of holiday periods on business and the nation.