Small businesses are left to enforce COVID orders
Despite lacking legal knowledge, struggling small businesses are legally obliged to enforce confusing vaccine measures.
Porter’s “resignation” is why we don’t trust Canberra
The PM not wanting to know too much about Christian Porter has again proved why we don’t trust our politicians.
The last dream of the anti-vaxxer
It’s 2027, and we’re waking to meet a new day. The anti-vaxxers have won their battles against the vaccine, and the world is better for it.
Christian Porter resigns over scandal
Last week, the nation clamoured for Christian Porter to stand down over the blind trust scandal. Today, it actually happened.
“Not about freedom”: Police react to lockdown protests
This weekend’s lockdown protest may have been less in number, but were considerably more violent. And it won’t be the last.
The art of buying books and never reading them
‘Tsundoku’ is the Japanese art of buying books and never intending to read them. One scholar, however, has taken it further.
The slave trade is alive and well
If you think the slave trade is a relic of a bygone era, think again. Libya is the latest hotbed of an industry that sadly lives on in the modern age.
Why you should care about ‘Ripper’ the sweary duck
‘Ripper’ is a local musk duck who talks too much, but it is the depth of his banter that is thrilling biologists the world over.
It doesn’t get messier than Morrison’s submarine deal
China has openly panned our submarine deal, but the problems with the policy are numerous and difficult to solve.
ICAC renews investigation into Daryl Maguire
As the NSW ICAC renews its investigation into Daryl Maguire, here’s a refresher of all the charges he’s facing…and who he’s tied to.
The last dream of the anti-vaxxer
It’s 2027, and we’re waking to meet a new day. The anti-vaxxers have won their battles against the vaccine, and the world is better for it.
The enduring mystery of the needles in the strawberries
While it has been three years since the needles in the strawberries panic, the whole incident leaves a bad taste.
False concern and crocodile tears
This week, we endured the passing of draconian abortion laws, the PM speaking first at the Women’s Safety Summit and yet more tears from those responsible.
We need vaccine passports, and we need them now
I believe vaccine passports is a crucial step every Australian needs to take…whatever your personal views may be.
Julian Burnside: Every Immigration Minister since the Tampa is guilty
20 years ago today, our immigration policy changed forever. To Julian Burnside, Canberra’s behaviour since 2001 is criminal.
Small businesses are left to enforce COVID orders
Despite lacking legal knowledge, struggling small businesses are legally obliged to enforce confusing vaccine measures.
Porter’s “resignation” is why we don’t trust Canberra
The PM not wanting to know too much about Christian Porter has again proved why we don’t trust our politicians.
ICAC renews investigation into Daryl Maguire
As the NSW ICAC renews its investigation into Daryl Maguire, here’s a refresher of all the charges he’s facing…and who he’s tied to.
Blind trust: Nation sees through Morrison investigating Porter
Instead of taking action over Porter’s blind trust, Scott Morrison’s promise of “serious” action rings untrue.
States have collected $5.2m in COVID fines so far
Since COVID fines were instituted in March 2020, more than $5.2 million has been collected by state governments nationwide.
The last dream of the anti-vaxxer
It’s 2027, and we’re waking to meet a new day. The anti-vaxxers have won their battles against the vaccine, and the world is better for it.
The art of buying books and never reading them
‘Tsundoku’ is the Japanese art of buying books and never intending to read them. One scholar, however, has taken it further.
Japan’s mysterious “Fart Battle” scrolls
A century and a half ago, unnamed Japanese artists immortalised the fart wars that plagued the country. Or something.
I believed in conspiracy theories until 9/11…and Downton Abbey
Once upon a time, I believed in conspiracy theories. They made sense. They told me so. One day, I discovered the truth underneath the truth.
Ten ways to intelligently escape someone who is smarter than you
As someone of limited intellect and fragile ego, I’ve developed ten key methods to escape debates well above my station. Watch and learn.
The last dream of the anti-vaxxer
It’s 2027, and we’re waking to meet a new day. The anti-vaxxers have won their battles against the vaccine, and the world is better for it.
Growing up Muslim post-9/11: “I’m still being called a terrorist”
As Muslim Australians explain, the post-9/11 landscape is still painted with discrimination at school, work and in the media.
Stop sending police to mental health emergencies
Often, the police respond to mental health emergencies. Yet, a handful of ambitious programs have proved that there’s a better way.
Viagra: Taking a long hard look, twenty years on
Viagra has been standing strong for twenty years. To, celebrate we’re taking in the full expanse of its size, and the impact it has had.
How worried you should be about the Mu variant
While the WHO has flagged Mu as the next variant of interest, the news isn’t all that bad, despite its growing popularity.
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The reality of education during a fatal pandemic
Educating oneself during a pandemic is a battle against procrastination, existential dread and the hyperreality of the void.
The free trial no-one asked for
For many teenagers, continuing our education through the pandemic has been an unexpected ‘free trial’ of adulthood, and all it demands.
The role of technology in education
While books and pencils are still in use, technology is the future of education. We just need to find what works for us.
Despite numerous lockdowns, school at a distance hasn’t been so bad
Despite being thrust into the maelstrom of online learning, I’ve found both lockdowns an extremely positive experience…but I know this is not the case for others.
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.
Relationship in trouble? The solution may be fan fiction
According to actual research, the key to a lasting relationship is writing stories that slam your experience of the other person.
Home quarantine apps are a terrible idea
While South Australia is proudly touting their plan to use quarantine apps, experts believe it to be a truly bad idea.
Our plants might be trying to chat with us
While research has proved that plants communicate with each other, they might also be trying to chat with us too.
Working from home? Your boss may be watching you!
While working from home has grown in popularity, the practice of employers spying on their employees has too. Weirdly, some are cool with it.
Dude creates own X-ray machine after $70,000 bill
After a YouTuber was charged $69,000 for an X-ray, he decided to create his own machine And he did. But don’t you do it.
Small businesses are left to enforce COVID orders
Despite lacking legal knowledge, struggling small businesses are legally obliged to enforce confusing vaccine measures.
Porter’s “resignation” is why we don’t trust Canberra
The PM not wanting to know too much about Christian Porter has again proved why we don’t trust our politicians.
The last dream of the anti-vaxxer
It’s 2027, and we’re waking to meet a new day. The anti-vaxxers have won their battles against the vaccine, and the world is better for it.
Christian Porter resigns over scandal
Last week, the nation clamoured for Christian Porter to stand down over the blind trust scandal. Today, it actually happened.
The last dream of the anti-vaxxer
It’s 2027, and we’re waking to meet a new day. The anti-vaxxers have won their battles against the vaccine, and the world is better for it.
The enduring mystery of the needles in the strawberries
While it has been three years since the needles in the strawberries panic, the whole incident leaves a bad taste.
Albanese: What a better Australia looks like
For two years, Australia has done it tough. Post-COVID, we need to ensure work is stable, housing is affordable and childcare is accessible.
False concern and crocodile tears
This week, we endured the passing of draconian abortion laws, the PM speaking first at the Women’s Safety Summit and yet more tears from those responsible.
The last dream of the anti-vaxxer
It’s 2027, and we’re waking to meet a new day. The anti-vaxxers have won their battles against the vaccine, and the world is better for it.
The enduring mystery of the needles in the strawberries
While it has been three years since the needles in the strawberries panic, the whole incident leaves a bad taste.
Albanese: What a better Australia looks like
For two years, Australia has done it tough. Post-COVID, we need to ensure work is stable, housing is affordable and childcare is accessible.
False concern and crocodile tears
This week, we endured the passing of draconian abortion laws, the PM speaking first at the Women’s Safety Summit and yet more tears from those responsible.
The last dream of the anti-vaxxer
It’s 2027, and we’re waking to meet a new day. The anti-vaxxers have won their battles against the vaccine, and the world is better for it.
The art of buying books and never reading them
‘Tsundoku’ is the Japanese art of buying books and never intending to read them. One scholar, however, has taken it further.
Why you should care about ‘Ripper’ the sweary duck
‘Ripper’ is a local musk duck who talks too much, but it is the depth of his banter that is thrilling biologists the world over.
Japan’s mysterious “Fart Battle” scrolls
A century and a half ago, unnamed Japanese artists immortalised the fart wars that plagued the country. Or something.
The reality of education during a fatal pandemic
Educating oneself during a pandemic is a battle against procrastination, existential dread and the hyperreality of the void.
The free trial no-one asked for
For many teenagers, continuing our education through the pandemic has been an unexpected ‘free trial’ of adulthood, and all it demands.
Automation Education: The future is in the hands of machines
As an aspiring roboticist, I know that technology is the future, but I also know that future innovations will not sate us, or solve our problems.
The role of technology in education
While books and pencils are still in use, technology is the future of education. We just need to find what works for us.
