Germany introduces lockdown for the unvaccinated
Following Austria’s example, Germany will force the unvaccinated into lockdown, while making vaccines mandatory.
COVID made us care less about others
A new study has illustrated how COVID made us more conservative and care less about our fellow human beings.
Can we afford to be optimistic about climate change?
While the window to minimise climate change is closing, we’re no less divided. But can we realistically hope for the best?
The voter ID bill shouldn’t have got this far
While we were narrowly spared Morrison’s voter ID plan, the reality is that the costs outweighed any benefit.
Let’s ban cigarettes, but not like this
While I support banning cigarette sales and effectively phasing out smoking, I’m not entirely sure how effective draconian measures will be.
“Not OK”: Rachelle Miller calls out Alan Tudge
A day after Christian Porter resigned, Alan Tudge could well be next, as his former partner has added further detail.
The Parliament House culture is just one thing that needs fixing
While the culture of the so-called Canberra bubble is being examined, much more needs to be done with Parliament House.
This is why restaurants no longer deliver
While restaurants have started removing the delivery option from their menu, there are very good reasons why.
No plan is an island: All the failures of our COVID policy
Australia’s plan to outwit COVID was to shut itself off from the world, eliminate the virus and accept the international prestige. Yeah, nah.
They cannot ignore the Jenkins report
The Jenkins review has 28 recommendations to fix parliament’s toxic culture, but will our leaders listen? If not, what happens then?
Let’s ban cigarettes, but not like this
While I support banning cigarette sales and effectively phasing out smoking, I’m not entirely sure how effective draconian measures will be.
Morrison’s problem with women will cost him the election
Two key federal seats hang by the slimmest of threads, and both are being negatively affected by the way his party deals with women.
In calling out sexism, we’ve proved ‘resilience’ is a myth
Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, Julia Banks and Christine Holgate have all detailed the sexism they’ve faced. They’re still waiting for a reply.
Trump-lite: Scott Morrison’s silence over Melbourne is telling
It’s all feeling a bit ‘January 6’ in Victoria’s capital. Yet, it is Scott Morrison’s silence that we should be paying attention to.
Religious profit: Expanding the cashless welfare card ties in with Morrison’s beliefs
The cashless welfare card is the perfect marriage of neoliberal ideology and evangelical Christianity. Both believe poverty is a choice.
‘Xenobots’ can freely reproduce, dooming mankind
Made from frog embryos, researchers have created ‘Xenobots’, which are able to reproduce in a completely unique way.
We’ll never see the National Cabinet documents
Scott Morrison’s National Cabinet has always been shrouded in secrecy. And now, he’s looking to bury what was discussed.
$385m contract to an $8 company: Yet more Nauru corruption emerges
Yes, a Brisbane company worth $8 was awarded a $385 million contract to manage detention on Nauru. No, we shouldn’t be surprised.
This teacher was fired because of his sexuality
Laws already allow certain schools to discriminate against LBGTIQ teachers. Craig Campbell is one of those who lost his job for who he is.
The Religious Discrimination Bill makes it easier to expel LGBTQ+ students
Despite promises to the contrary, schools can still expel LGBTQ+ kids. The Religious Discrimination Bill only makes it worse.
Let’s ban cigarettes, but not like this
While I support banning cigarette sales and effectively phasing out smoking, I’m not entirely sure how effective draconian measures will be.
RIP Stephen Sondheim, the master of the modern musical
Today, we lost a titan. With Stephen Sondheim taking his final bow, we decided to share some of our personal favourites.
We killed off bananas once…we’re about to do it again
In the 20th century, we almost pushed bananas to extinction. 100 years later, history is doomed to repeat.
In ‘Still Untested Powers’ Joch Díaz is finding the ridiculous in stasis
After ten years on the road (and two in lockdown), comedian Joch Díaz is ready to share the secrets of power, beauty and octopus coitus.
Influencer explains why her accident turned into a branded photoshoot
According to one Instagram influencer, it was just a happy coincidence that her motorcycle accident had a photoshoot and branding opportunities.
Let’s ban cigarettes, but not like this
While I support banning cigarette sales and effectively phasing out smoking, I’m not entirely sure how effective draconian measures will be.
From lab to table: The future of food is modified
As the world’s natural food stocks dwindle to zero, it’s time we take genetically modified lab-birthed food seriously.
Travel bans won’t stop Omicron
With two cases already detected in NSW, it’s clear that Omicron won’t be held by travel bans alone. Here’s what we can do instead.
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.
Everything we know about the new ‘Omicron’ variant
The WHO is ‘concerned’ about the Omicron variant, and some scientists have described it as ‘the most worrying we’ve seen’.
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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.
This is why restaurants no longer deliver
While restaurants have started removing the delivery option from their menu, there are very good reasons why.
Customers flip out after robot serves them pancakes
While Americans have a long-running fear of robot workers, the latest fiasco has kicked off over a plate of pancakes.
Low intelligence, narcissism linked to belief in astrology
According to a new study, those who believe in astrology are often narcissists and/or possess low intelligence. I have no opinion on the matter.
Music may be the key in unlocking Alzheimer’s
Researchers are turning to music as a possible treatment for stroke, brain injuries and even Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Huge.
Can’t remember? Your memory might be excellent
According to my own research, perpetually misremembering things might actually be a sign your memory is working optimally.
Germany introduces lockdown for the unvaccinated
Following Austria’s example, Germany will force the unvaccinated into lockdown, while making vaccines mandatory.
COVID made us care less about others
A new study has illustrated how COVID made us more conservative and care less about our fellow human beings.
Can we afford to be optimistic about climate change?
While the window to minimise climate change is closing, we’re no less divided. But can we realistically hope for the best?
The voter ID bill shouldn’t have got this far
While we were narrowly spared Morrison’s voter ID plan, the reality is that the costs outweighed any benefit.
Let’s ban cigarettes, but not like this
While I support banning cigarette sales and effectively phasing out smoking, I’m not entirely sure how effective draconian measures will be.
Morrison’s problem with women will cost him the election
Two key federal seats hang by the slimmest of threads, and both are being negatively affected by the way his party deals with women.
We need this do-nothing government out of our lives
With Scott Morrison promising to get his government “out of our lives” if re-elected, he should be careful what he wishes for.
In calling out sexism, we’ve proved ‘resilience’ is a myth
Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, Julia Banks and Christine Holgate have all detailed the sexism they’ve faced. They’re still waiting for a reply.
Let’s ban cigarettes, but not like this
While I support banning cigarette sales and effectively phasing out smoking, I’m not entirely sure how effective draconian measures will be.
Morrison’s problem with women will cost him the election
Two key federal seats hang by the slimmest of threads, and both are being negatively affected by the way his party deals with women.
We need this do-nothing government out of our lives
With Scott Morrison promising to get his government “out of our lives” if re-elected, he should be careful what he wishes for.
In calling out sexism, we’ve proved ‘resilience’ is a myth
Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, Julia Banks and Christine Holgate have all detailed the sexism they’ve faced. They’re still waiting for a reply.
No, you can’t believe whatever you want
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have the right to ignore facts and believe whatever you want. Sorry.
RIP Stephen Sondheim, the master of the modern musical
Today, we lost a titan. With Stephen Sondheim taking his final bow, we decided to share some of our personal favourites.
Those who ridiculed the 5G/COVID conspiracy theory helped spread it
Those who took to the internet to shoot down the ‘5G spread the coronavirus’ conspiracy theory actually popularised it.
We killed off bananas once…we’re about to do it again
In the 20th century, we almost pushed bananas to extinction. 100 years later, history is doomed to repeat.
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.
