Since 2012, Australia has become “significantly” more corrupt
According to a global measure of political corruption, Australia has improved, but the same index has flagged us as one of 21 nations with serious issues on that front.
Dyson Heydon faces fresh sexual harassment allegations
Despite three more allegations of sexual harassment, Dyson Heydon will probably not face punishment.
Ten ways to intellectually escape conversations you don’t understand
As someone of limited intellect and fragile ego, I’ve developed ten key methods to escape debates well above my station.
America will combat mega-blazes with fireballs
Faced with unprecedented blazes, the firefighters of America have armed themselves with a metaphor, and will literally fight fire with fire.
NSW needs to prohibit religious discrimination, but not like this
Mark Latham’s proposed bill would allow religious schools to discriminate against students who did not hold the same faith. How is this an improvement?
Giuliani maintains his innocence over compromising Borat scene
Rudy Giuliani has been caught in a compromising position in the latest Borat movie, and while he maintains his innocence, why was in the hotel room in the first place?
I don’t have kids, but I’m repeatedly told to let it go
I’ve made choices in my life. One of them was not having kids. Yet, disappointingly, I’m unable to escape the grip of Moana, or Frozen. My angst, it’s calling me.
We will pay for the $2 billion cut from our universities
Both in legislation and exclusion to JobKeeper, our universities are being squeezed by the Coalition. In this ideological war, we’re all victims.
VR HR: Meet Barry, the AI who solely exists to be fired by you
Perhaps proving this is the darkest timeline, you can now practice firing some sap in VR. Did we all miss the central theme of Blade Runner?
Déjà vu: It’s been (un)done
Stop me if you think that you’ve heard this one before. Well, you haven’t, because science has completely busted the concept of déjà vu.
Jacinda Ardern won over her harshest critics…her own people
As a former New Zealander, let me tell you, Jacinda Ardern uniting the country by a landslide is as fascinating as it is historic.
Oh, for the confidence of a mediocre white male vice president
The Vice Presidential Debate boiled down to yet another extraordinary woman being comprehensively patronised, lectured and interrupted by yet another deeply mediocre man.
Our privileged private schools: Entitlement protected by exclusion
While yesterday’s Shore School scandal made headlines, it also illuminated the divide between public and private education, and the conditioning it enables.
Victoria, despite everything – we’re almost through this
Dan Andrews today confirmed that Victoria is ahead of schedule, and restrictions will soon be eased. Despite everything, we’re almost there.
Abbott putting money ahead of morality is something out of Nazi Germany
Tony Abbott’s comments should grate, as a callous dismissal of the sick to save money is completely beyond the pale, and entirely within Hitler’s wheelhouse.
Dyson Heydon faces fresh sexual harassment allegations
Despite three more allegations of sexual harassment, Dyson Heydon will probably not face punishment.
NSW needs to prohibit religious discrimination, but not like this
Mark Latham’s proposed bill would allow religious schools to discriminate against students who did not hold the same faith. How is this an improvement?
30 reviews in 23 years: Why is our aged care system still broken?
Since 1997, Australia’s aged care sector has been examined by more than thirty major reviews. So, why has nothing changed?
Once again, we’re ignoring gig economy workers
While Josh Frydenberg’s budget promised jobs, workers in the gig economy are being left out in the cold.
Sydney Uni caught colluding with police over campus demonstrations
According to obtained emails, Sydney University sent the NSW Police photos of students and details of events, in an effort to clamp down on campus demonstrations.
Ten ways to intellectually escape conversations you don’t understand
As someone of limited intellect and fragile ego, I’ve developed ten key methods to escape debates well above my station.
Crack the code: Cryptic crosswords made easy
Keen to delve into the arcane world of cryptic crosswords but don’t have a clue? Today’s your lucky day!
Sharks Amongst Us: Lessons from the Octopus Teacher
Netflix’s My Octopus Teacher may be about undersea wonderment, but it is energised by the power of curiosity.
While ‘school refusal’ is on the rise, I lived it as a child
‘School refusal’ is a growing psychological issue. Unbeknownst to me, I suffered from it in my high school days, and the effect it had on my life as an adult should not be ignored.
Hollywood digitally reversing death pushes us further into the unreal
With Hollywood forever enthralled with possibilities of digital effects, reducing the age of actors (or bringing others back from the dead) firmly places us at a weird (hyperreal) crossroad.
The Big O: Who has it better?
One Australian study has reached a climax in deciding who experiences the best orgasm. I need a cigarette.
Science sez ageing populations are making us stupider
Average IQ scores are in decline and the fingers of science point to the fact that we’re all a lot older. But is it strictly a question of age?
I thought I knew hardship – but I was blinded by my privilege
I was asked to address my hardship in order to qualify for a grant. While I missed out, I did learn about my own privilege.
In Australia, intersex children are being left behind…and under the knife
As it stands, there’s a lack of education surrounding intersex babies, as parents are automatically placing their trust in an antiquated medical system.
How do pandemics end? History suggests disease fade, but never leave
While many are looking to the end of the pandemic, history shows that may not be anytime soon.
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How a tech company internship saved me from COVID isolation
While quarantine was one of the most challenging experiences in my life, it was a remote internship that kept me on track.
How students can be part of designing the future of education…and become a monthly TBS columnist!
Thanks to Education Perfect, the winner of our Student Voices writing competition will receive editorial mentorship and a monthly TBS column!
How students have experienced learning during COVID-19
Make no mistake, COVID-19 changed the classroom for me and my friends, as suddenly, we had so much to do, with little time to comprehend the tasks.
Trading primary for high school will be tough, but I’m ready
While I’m less than a week away from leaving primary school forever, I believe I’m ready to take this overwhelming step.
TripAdvisor pulls support for venues featuring captive animals
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions such as Sea World on the Gold Coast, on the grounds of animal welfare.
America will combat mega-blazes with fireballs
Faced with unprecedented blazes, the firefighters of America have armed themselves with a metaphor, and will literally fight fire with fire.
VR HR: Meet Barry, the AI who solely exists to be fired by you
Perhaps proving this is the darkest timeline, you can now practice firing some sap in VR. Did we all miss the central theme of Blade Runner?
80% of humans trust robots with their mental health, study finds
Perhaps proving that peace is possible, a majority of humans in one survey said that they’d trust robots with their mental health.
Lockdown has changed our personalities, experts claim
While we’ve all adjusted to a life kept in stasis, the experience has changed us. But, is that change permanent? And is it a good thing?
US military invents AR dog goggles, because of course they did
Proving that we don’t deserve dogs, the US military has engineered augmented reality goggles that will help protect soldiers on the battlefield. Yeah, nah.
There are two vacant properties for each homeless person in NSW
In NSW, more than enough vacant properties exist in which to house the homeless, but is the solution that easy? In NSW, more than 37,175 people are homeless while
A wine cellar in a rental property? Why, yes you can
Ever thought about having a wine cellar or something vaguely resembling it? The fact that your name is not on the mortgage is immaterial. A wine cellar sounds
Current Affairs Wrap: Another US mass shooting, Adani’s mine is almost here, America weaponises “freedom gas”
Well, it’s been a week punctuated by gunshot, a local voyeur peeking at Jupiter and ‘freedom gas’, whatever that happens to be. Hello and welcome to this week’s
The coalition is back – But delivering on promises won’t be easy
The struggle for the coalition starts now, as the challenge to follow through with their promises will be difficult, as the minority clearly now rules. “It’s not a
Masculine traditions still rule in study of Australian men
In a recent study of Australian men aged 18 to 30, traditional masculine views still hold true in this country. Young men who conform to traditional definitions of
Great southern blend: Let our new citizens shape us, not we them
With the conditions on new citizens tougher, it begs us to ask not only who we are, but what we expect. In this culture of 'otherdom', again we're
The week in Media: 19th August 2016
Carefully curated by MediaScope Industry Warned as Consumers are Frustrated by Advertising (CampaignLive) Consumers are "frustrated and annoyed" by the advertising experience is highlighted as a key theme in
I wish rugby league would go and die
Nicholas Hartman isn’t your typical Aussie bloke. In fact, for him football, in particular Rugby League, brings out the very worst in society. I wish Rugby League would go and
I lived with a crack addict for six months
Dylan Goodluck discovered that living with a heroin addict is not all it's 'crack'-ed up to be... I lived with a crack addict for six months. We started off
Worst. Sex. Ever.
Toby Francis reminisces over his first sexual encounters, during which he discovered the disconnect between porn and real life. The Exorcist may be a weird movie to watch while offering someone
Get off your high horses – GTA V is here to stay
As debate continues to rage over video games and violence, Nathan Gardner considers whether GTA V imitates life, or life imitates GTA V. Rockstar Entertainment recently released its latest instalment of
Dear Blake…
Sharp-tongued, fashion-forward and, by his own admission, troubled soul Blake Sutherland offers his homespun advice to those in need... Q1. I am a stylist trying to make it in
Art vs artists – how do we decide?
The avid gamer in Jordan King Lacroix comes up against his ethical and moral guardian as he grapples with financially supporting the art of an 'artist' whose personal beliefs don't
Crime and punishment
Nicholas Cowdery, AM, QC, muses on Dostoevsky, ICAC and the serving up of a tasty cold dish called revenge. When I was still at university, I acted in a
The Mourning Show
Water-boarding and The Morning Show are the tortures of Jason Folkard’s worse nightmares, and guess which one he/she willingly submitted to..? The Big Smoke has finally launched, so I thought
I can’t stand lefty memes
Gary Condoseres has a quiet chuckle over how the Left may have won the meme battle against the Right leading up to the 2013 Federal Election, and yet still lost
I am a conscientious objector
Looking at the issue from the perspective of a rural GP, ‘Rastas’ has become a conscientious objector to conscientious objection to immunisation. In 1798, Edward Jenner discovered that injecting
The MP and me
Forced to navigate between his own beliefs and the aspirations of one of his besties wanting to become an MP, Toby Francis is no longer a 'PUP' when it comes
Since 2012, Australia has become “significantly” more corrupt
According to a global measure of political corruption, Australia has improved, but the same index has flagged us as one of 21 nations with serious issues on that front.
Dyson Heydon faces fresh sexual harassment allegations
Despite three more allegations of sexual harassment, Dyson Heydon will probably not face punishment.
Ten ways to intellectually escape conversations you don’t understand
As someone of limited intellect and fragile ego, I’ve developed ten key methods to escape debates well above my station.
America will combat mega-blazes with fireballs
Faced with unprecedented blazes, the firefighters of America have armed themselves with a metaphor, and will literally fight fire with fire.
Jacinda Ardern won over her harshest critics…her own people
As a former New Zealander, let me tell you, Jacinda Ardern uniting the country by a landslide is as fascinating as it is historic.
Oh, for the confidence of a mediocre white male vice president
The Vice Presidential Debate boiled down to yet another extraordinary woman being comprehensively patronised, lectured and interrupted by yet another deeply mediocre man.
Memories of Helen Reddy in New York
One of my most abiding memories of Helen Reddy was an early booze-free gig, featuring a handful of ex-pats and a barefoot Peter Allen.
Our privileged private schools: Entitlement protected by exclusion
While yesterday’s Shore School scandal made headlines, it also illuminated the divide between public and private education, and the conditioning it enables.
Jacinda Ardern won over her harshest critics…her own people
As a former New Zealander, let me tell you, Jacinda Ardern uniting the country by a landslide is as fascinating as it is historic.
Oh, for the confidence of a mediocre white male vice president
The Vice Presidential Debate boiled down to yet another extraordinary woman being comprehensively patronised, lectured and interrupted by yet another deeply mediocre man.
Memories of Helen Reddy in New York
One of my most abiding memories of Helen Reddy was an early booze-free gig, featuring a handful of ex-pats and a barefoot Peter Allen.
Our privileged private schools: Entitlement protected by exclusion
While yesterday’s Shore School scandal made headlines, it also illuminated the divide between public and private education, and the conditioning it enables.
Ten ways to intellectually escape conversations you don’t understand
As someone of limited intellect and fragile ego, I’ve developed ten key methods to escape debates well above my station.
Crack the code: Cryptic crosswords made easy
Keen to delve into the arcane world of cryptic crosswords but don’t have a clue? Today’s your lucky day!
In the 21st century, stupid is the new evil
As a species, while we have moments of genius, we’re fundamentally a stupid bunch, and I feel that’s what our legacy should be.
Sharks Amongst Us: Lessons from the Octopus Teacher
Netflix’s My Octopus Teacher may be about undersea wonderment, but it is energised by the power of curiosity.
How a tech company internship saved me from COVID isolation
While quarantine was one of the most challenging experiences in my life, it was a remote internship that kept me on track.
How students can be part of designing the future of education…and become a monthly TBS columnist!
Thanks to Education Perfect, the winner of our Student Voices writing competition will receive editorial mentorship and a monthly TBS column!
Student voices should be part of the education discussion
In a time when education has had to evolve quickly, we’ve spoken on behalf of students, instead of making them part of the conversation.
How students have experienced learning during COVID-19
Make no mistake, COVID-19 changed the classroom for me and my friends, as suddenly, we had so much to do, with little time to comprehend the tasks.
