In a time of increased police powers, disobedience is a must
We live in extraordinary times, one where police powers have been increased for our own benefit. Now, more than ever, we need to make sure we place limits on what we allow.
Our government has no intention to evacuate Australians trapped overseas
Officially, we have no intent to evacuate Australians stuck overseas due to the coronavirus. So, what is to become of the thousands trapped by circumstance?
Scott Morrison indicates ‘eliminating’ COVID-19 would come at too high a cost
New Zealand may be pursuing the elimination of COVID-19, but Scott Morrison has announced that we’ll not be following the same path.
George Pell beat the High Court on a technicality
George Pell was found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. So, how did the High Court absolve him of his crimes?
Faith, denial and the victims of the Catholic Church
While some victims of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church may see justice, but for the vast majority, my dad included, it is already too late.
The ‘compression carpet’ machine will give you love and not judge (but we will)
Officially known as the ‘Compression Carpet’, one American artist has created a machine that automates hugs.
Today should belong to the victims, not George Pell
The news about George Pell hit home, as I thought of my uncle, a victim of the church, one who didn’t survive to see judgement served.
High Court unanimously frees George Pell, will face no more trials
George Pell has been freed from prison, unanimously cleared by the High Court, thereby allowing the possibility of an appeal.
Coronavirus and the city that never sleeps (or stays indoors)
Being asked to self-isolate in New York, a city not built with personal space in mind, pulls at the very soul of our social Gotham.
Boris moved to ICU, foreign minister takes over duties
A day after being readmitted, Boris has been shuffled to the ICU. This, however, is nothing to worry about. Apparently.
We cannot let the coronavirus obscure our climate obligations
Many leaders (including ours) are citing the economic impact of the coronavirus as a reason to pause climate change negotiations. This is a mistake.
Desperate and data-less: How COVID-19 is impacting our most vulnerable school kids
As we close schools and turn to online learning, we must have a plan in place that secures education for those without the luxury of technology.
Hinch’s hunch: Despite the hype, the democrats won’t back Bernie
On this Super Tuesday, America sits at a pivot point. However, those calling for Bernie Sanders should examine George McGovern’s doomed push of 1972.
I said Christmas Island was a workable quarantine plan – it kicked off a war on Twitter
Last week, I suggested that Scott Morrison’s plan to quarantine people on Christmas Island made sense. The internet backlash was severe.
Our government needs to do more to free Kylie Moore-Gilbert from persecution in Iran
Despite “baseless” charges, academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been sentenced to ten years in Iran’s notorious Evin prison. Our government has rejected the charges, but they need to do more.
In a time of increased police powers, disobedience is a must
We live in extraordinary times, one where police powers have been increased for our own benefit. Now, more than ever, we need to make sure we place limits on what we allow.
Our government has no intention to evacuate Australians trapped overseas
Officially, we have no intent to evacuate Australians stuck overseas due to the coronavirus. So, what is to become of the thousands trapped by circumstance?
Why coming Four(th) can make you a winner
Shopping in the modern market can be a challenge, but with Four, you know where you stand, and what we stand for.
Judges calling for oversight of COVID-19 police powers
Notable former judges are fighting for a parliament oversight committee in order to ostensibly police the police during the COVID-19 crisis.
Four presents: Bésame cosmetics, a force bringing back vintage flair
Pioneering split payment company Four would like to introduce you to Bésame cosmetics, a company offering vintage cosmetics minus the guilt.
The ‘compression carpet’ machine will give you love and not judge (but we will)
Officially known as the ‘Compression Carpet’, one American artist has created a machine that automates hugs.
The Japanese art of buying books and never reading them
‘Tsundoku’ is the Japanese art of buying books and never reading them. However, one scholar believes that the size of your library is irrelevant, as long as you haven’t read anything in it.
Professor lists the five universal laws of stupidity
According to one professor, the stupid of the earth operate under five universal laws and their ultimate goal is absolute destruction.
If luck dictates our lives, how much say do we have in it?
As someone once said, luck is a very thin wire between survival and disaster. So, dude, where’s my agency?
Study: Only two hours of Googling required to become an expert
It’s official, it only takes a two hours of Googling before you become an expert in whatever it is you’re yelling.
Coronavirus and the city that never sleeps (or stays indoors)
Being asked to self-isolate in New York, a city not built with personal space in mind, pulls at the very soul of our social Gotham.
This psychiatrist wants to break your bad habits with mindfulness
We all possess bad habits, but one psychiatrist believes that we can break them through the medium of mindfulness.
Despite the trauma, PTSD a non-issue in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has been under the boot of various conflict since 1978, yet according to scarce medical professionals, PTSD is seldom diagnosed.
Scientists believe that sleeping in on the weekend does us harm
Because we’re not allowed to have anything, the people of science are now questioning our weekend sleep-ins. Just take the blood from our veins, you jackals.
The coronavirus is not a wake-up call, it is much more than that
The current coronavirus sees us envisioning our lives when it all blows over. However, whether we register it or not, they’re forever changed.
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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.
Money matters: Should young Australians rely on their parents for financial education?
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Billie Cooper (13) discusses the money management skills her peers are lacking, and how the responsibility does not solely lie with their parents.
Reflections on my first LGBTQ+ pride month
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Giselle Atlas (13) discusses what LGBTQ+ pride month means to her and her community.
TBS Next Gen: The objectification of girls starts early, it needs to stop
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Giselle Atlas (13) discusses the unfair expectations that have been placed on girls since time immemorial.
Science establishes link between us, the music and performers at concerts
According to new research, our brains create a connection between us, performers and the music in a shared space. Groovy, man.
‘Just laugh it off’: How to navigate quarantine like an astronaut
In space, no-one can keep themselves occupied. In order to survive isolation, an astronaut who spent 671 days above everyone else has shared his tips.
We’re living through the age of the terribly named child. Believe it.
I’m a father, so I’m an expert. Let me tell you, the rise of nonsense child names is certainly real, and it will certainly kill us all. All Hail Prime Minister Jayden.
Dating in the age of mandatory quarantine is seeing growth
Despite being told to self-quarantine, dating apps are seeing a considerable uptick in users. Ew.
Forget ‘social distancing’, researchers want to connect your brain to the internet
If you’ve welcomed social distancing into your life, researchers from Zurich have a rather long cord and a question for you.
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
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? On October 18, Australian Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon posted
In a time of increased police powers, disobedience is a must
We live in extraordinary times, one where police powers have been increased for our own benefit. Now, more than ever, we need to make sure we place limits on what
Our government has no intention to evacuate Australians trapped overseas
Officially, we have no intent to evacuate Australians stuck overseas due to the coronavirus. So, what is to become of the thousands trapped by circumstance? The plight of
Scott Morrison indicates ‘eliminating’ COVID-19 would come at too high a cost
New Zealand may be pursuing the elimination of COVID-19, but Scott Morrison has announced that we'll not be following the same path. Scott Morrison has made clear his
George Pell beat the High Court on a technicality
George Pell was found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. So, how did the High Court absolve him of his crimes? The High Court today granted Cardinal George Pell
Faith, denial and the victims of the Catholic Church
While some victims of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church may see justice, but for the vast majority, my dad included, it is already too late. Faith
The ‘compression carpet’ machine will give you love and not judge (but we will)
Officially known as the 'Compression Carpet', one American artist has created a machine that automates hugs. Look at this thing. Just look at it. This is what our
Today should belong to the victims, not George Pell
The news about George Pell hit home, as I thought of my uncle, a victim of the church, one who didn't survive to see judgement served. (A warning
High Court unanimously frees George Pell, will face no more trials
George Pell has been freed from prison, unanimously cleared by the High Court, thereby allowing the possibility of further jail time. Today's historic day was one notable by
Coronavirus and the city that never sleeps (or stays indoors)
Being asked to self-isolate in New York, a city not built with personal space in mind, pulls at the very soul of our social Gotham. COVID-19 is already
Boris moved to ICU, foreign minister takes over duties
A day after being readmitted, Boris has been shuffled to the ICU. This, however, is nothing to worry about. Apparently. Yesterday, Boris Johnson was readmitted to hospital due
This psychiatrist wants to break your bad habits with mindfulness
We all possess bad habits, but one psychiatrist believes that we can break them through the medium of mindfulness. Chances are, on more than one occasion you’ve found
Trump supporter who claimed COVID-19 was a ‘hoax’ dies from virus
In a story almost too ridiculous to believe, a Trump voter named Karen who chose to fight COVID-19 with guns and faith has succumbed to the virus. The
In a time of increased police powers, disobedience is a must
We live in extraordinary times, one where police powers have been increased for our own benefit. Now, more than ever, we need to make sure we place limits on what we allow.
Our government has no intention to evacuate Australians trapped overseas
Officially, we have no intent to evacuate Australians stuck overseas due to the coronavirus. So, what is to become of the thousands trapped by circumstance?
Scott Morrison indicates ‘eliminating’ COVID-19 would come at too high a cost
New Zealand may be pursuing the elimination of COVID-19, but Scott Morrison has announced that we’ll not be following the same path.
George Pell beat the High Court on a technicality
George Pell was found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. So, how did the High Court absolve him of his crimes?
We cannot let the coronavirus obscure our climate obligations
Many leaders (including ours) are citing the economic impact of the coronavirus as a reason to pause climate change negotiations. This is a mistake.
Desperate and data-less: How COVID-19 is impacting our most vulnerable school kids
As we close schools and turn to online learning, we must have a plan in place that secures education for those without the luxury of technology.
Rich kids, poor kids and the coronavirus
With our schools on the cusp of being cancelled due to the coronavirus, the divide between rich and poor kids will become clear.
Hinch’s hunch: Despite the hype, the democrats won’t back Bernie
On this Super Tuesday, America sits at a pivot point. However, those calling for Bernie Sanders should examine George McGovern’s doomed push of 1972.
We cannot let the coronavirus obscure our climate obligations
Many leaders (including ours) are citing the economic impact of the coronavirus as a reason to pause climate change negotiations. This is a mistake.
Desperate and data-less: How COVID-19 is impacting our most vulnerable school kids
As we close schools and turn to online learning, we must have a plan in place that secures education for those without the luxury of technology.
Rich kids, poor kids and the coronavirus
With our schools on the cusp of being cancelled due to the coronavirus, the divide between rich and poor kids will become clear.
Hinch’s hunch: Despite the hype, the democrats won’t back Bernie
On this Super Tuesday, America sits at a pivot point. However, those calling for Bernie Sanders should examine George McGovern’s doomed push of 1972.
The ‘compression carpet’ machine will give you love and not judge (but we will)
Officially known as the ‘Compression Carpet’, one American artist has created a machine that automates hugs.
The Japanese art of buying books and never reading them
‘Tsundoku’ is the Japanese art of buying books and never reading them. However, one scholar believes that the size of your library is irrelevant, as long as you haven’t read anything in it.
Parents and kids who allow screen time spend more time together
As it turns out, parents who allow devices in the household actually see an increase in the time the family spends together. There is a slight caveat, however.
Professor lists the five universal laws of stupidity
According to one professor, the stupid of the earth operate under five universal laws and their ultimate goal is absolute destruction.
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.
Darren Weir is just one horse trainer, animal cruelty is an industry problem
This week, Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir was charged with animal cruelty. I fear he is the just the tip of an industry-wide iceberg.
Money matters: Should young Australians rely on their parents for financial education?
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Billie Cooper (13) discusses the money management skills her peers are lacking, and how the responsibility does not solely lie with their parents.
