The gig economy will rent you a friend (stranger without a background check) for cash!
Proving that latter capitalism should be destroyed, you can now rent friends (strangers) for a one-time cash payment.
Paul Kelly, Harry’s Cafe de Wheels and OzHarvest: A collab made in Gravy heaven
Two legendary Australian icons, Paul Kelly and Harry’s Cafe de Wheels have teamed up to help make a difference this Christmas.
What did we do to deserve this? Well, everything, actually
Our climate apocalypse, kids in cages, Boris Johnson steering Brexit. Many people are wondering what we did to deserve such a bleak set of circumstances. Well, let me tell you.
Queen restores absolute monarchy after Tories sweep exit polls
In an extraordinary move, Queen Elizabeth II has returned herself to power after “having enough” of Brexit.
On the back of another election, both parties seem incapable of handling Britain’s problems
As you read this, Britons are lining up to influence yet another election. But despite the stakes, little seems to have changed.
Romantic or abusive: Why facts don’t matter in a viral love story
The viral tale about the lovelorn man attempting to win back his ex with an endless piano has split the Internet in twain. Is it abusive behaviour, or romantic? I personally think it’s neither.
Social media influencers invade China, make $4bn in 2018
To prove that nothing is sacred, social media influencers have scaled the Great Firewall of China and are freely selling their wares.
Police ordered to compensate DV victim they endangered, but the officer responsible is still on the payroll
The DV victim who had her private information accessed by the police and sent to her abusive ex has won her day in court, but the battle is not nearly over.
Filtered Darwinism: The 259 people killed by selfies may be the lucky ones
It was recently revealed that the humble selfie has taken 259 lives. You know what? Of course, they have.
The lies we tell on dating apps to find love
Online dating, as we know it, is a world of uncomfortable truths and sanitised lies. However, the ‘why’ is less interesting than the ‘how’.
Police violence and ignored celebrity: Musings on a march for the planet gone awry
As the police met the those striking for the planet, I saw it turn violent, and felt the gallantry of humble celebrity ignored.
If you need a friend, get a dog: Trump’s NATO treatment is par for the course
The bullying of Donald Trump at the recent NATO summit shouldn’t shock, as political relationships are a complex, fragile thing.
The solution to aged care (that’s staring us in the face)
The industry has failed. Government has failed. But our aged-care system can be revamped through a slight change in our thinking.
Musings on that Peking Duck I ate before my arrest (and other morsels)
As a decades-long foodie, I can tell you that the best Peking Duck is found in Melbourne, and which restaurants in New York were a front for the Colombian drug trade.
Peter Greste: “Silencing journalists is a threat to our democracy”
With most broadsheets blacking out their front pages in protest, we spoke to Peter Greste, a man trying to walk back the criminalisation of legitimate journalism.
Paul Kelly, Harry’s Cafe de Wheels and OzHarvest: A collab made in Gravy heaven
Two legendary Australian icons, Paul Kelly and Harry’s Cafe de Wheels have teamed up to help make a difference this Christmas.
Police ordered to compensate DV victim they endangered, but the officer responsible is still on the payroll
The DV victim who had her private information accessed by the police and sent to her abusive ex has won her day in court, but the battle is not nearly over.
How the everyday commute is changing who we are
Our daily commute is often seen as a trial, an unnecessary evil. However, it is actually doing us some good. Really.
The high court is deciding whether we can deport indigenous australians
The immigration department has cancelled the visas of two overseas-born indigenous men. The High Court is deciding whether deportation is a possibility.
The pointlessness of social media’s partisanship
Whether you sit on the left or the right, you subscribe to the tone of social media. But there’s a very good reason why we never get anywhere.
Queen restores absolute monarchy after Tories sweep exit polls
In an extraordinary move, Queen Elizabeth II has returned herself to power after “having enough” of Brexit.
Filtered Darwinism: The 259 people killed by selfies may be the lucky ones
It was recently revealed that the humble selfie has taken 259 lives. You know what? Of course, they have.
If you’ve got a mental health disorder, just rub some dirt into it
According to a new body of research, the solution to our mental health lies in your garden…unless you grew up in the city, then it’s too late.
Gluten: The totalitarian regime I toil under
As it turns out, I’m a victim of gluten. While it has ruined my gut, can I blame it for everything else? Did all my relationships fail because of my glazed over post-pasta indifference?
Zen and the art of forever browsing Netflix
I’m down for an evening Netflix, but only to chill. I’ve long passed watching the movies on the platform, now I solely use the menu to binge-watch mindfulness.
Romantic or abusive: Why facts don’t matter in a viral love story
The viral tale about the lovelorn man attempting to win back his ex with an endless piano has split the Internet in twain. Is it abusive behaviour, or romantic? I personally think it’s neither.
The lies we tell on dating apps to find love
Online dating, as we know it, is a world of uncomfortable truths and sanitised lies. However, the ‘why’ is less interesting than the ‘how’.
To the fake friends I lost to depression: Excuse me while I fixed myself
After I emerged victorious from the depression that filled my twenties, I discovered some old friends didn’t care for the new me. This is part of the condition we seldom talk about.
Being in a relationship doesn’t solve anything
We’re culturally trained to believe that being in a relationship is the ointment to apply to our many problems.
Eating before exercise: Results or nah?
It’s an eternal question, wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in a kebab wrapper. Can you eat before you exercise and still get results?
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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.
The gig economy will rent you a friend (stranger without a background check) for cash!
Proving that latter capitalism should be destroyed, you can now rent friends (strangers) for a one-time cash payment.
Romantic or abusive: Why facts don’t matter in a viral love story
The viral tale about the lovelorn man attempting to win back his ex with an endless piano has split the Internet in twain. Is it abusive behaviour, or romantic? I personally think it’s neither.
The lies we tell on dating apps to find love
Online dating, as we know it, is a world of uncomfortable truths and sanitised lies. However, the ‘why’ is less interesting than the ‘how’.
Scammers are coming: How ‘Game of Thrones’ revolutionised streaming scams
The popularity of Game of Thrones pushed many to the illegal streams to get their fix. However, with opportunity, arrives the scammers.
People are twenty times more likely to pirate comics
According to comic book artists, piracy has taken over their industry.
The gig economy will rent you a friend (stranger without a background check) for cash!
Proving that latter capitalism should be destroyed, you can now rent friends (strangers) for a one-time cash payment.
Paul Kelly, Harry’s Cafe de Wheels and OzHarvest: A collab made in Gravy heaven
Two legendary Australian icons, Paul Kelly and Harry’s Cafe de Wheels have teamed up to help make a difference this Christmas.
What did we do to deserve this? Well, everything, actually
Our climate apocalypse, kids in cages, Boris Johnson steering Brexit. Many people are wondering what we did to deserve such a bleak set of circumstances. Well, let me tell you.
Queen restores absolute monarchy after Tories sweep exit polls
In an extraordinary move, Queen Elizabeth II has returned herself to power after “having enough” of Brexit.
Police violence and ignored celebrity: Musings on a march for the planet gone awry
As the police met the those striking for the planet, I saw it turn violent, and felt the gallantry of humble celebrity ignored.
If you need a friend, get a dog: Trump’s NATO treatment is par for the course
The bullying of Donald Trump at the recent NATO summit shouldn’t shock, as political relationships are a complex, fragile thing.
Linotype, fax machines and ashtrays with doors: Musings on six decades in the press
January will mark my sixtieth year in as a member of the press, I’ve witnessed the birth of both the 24/7 news cycle and the smokeless journalist.
The solution to aged care (that’s staring us in the face)
The industry has failed. Government has failed. But our aged-care system can be revamped through a slight change in our thinking.
Police violence and ignored celebrity: Musings on a march for the planet gone awry
As the police met the those striking for the planet, I saw it turn violent, and felt the gallantry of humble celebrity ignored.
If you need a friend, get a dog: Trump’s NATO treatment is par for the course
The bullying of Donald Trump at the recent NATO summit shouldn’t shock, as political relationships are a complex, fragile thing.
Linotype, fax machines and ashtrays with doors: Musings on six decades in the press
January will mark my sixtieth year in as a member of the press, I’ve witnessed the birth of both the 24/7 news cycle and the smokeless journalist.
The solution to aged care (that’s staring us in the face)
The industry has failed. Government has failed. But our aged-care system can be revamped through a slight change in our thinking.
Queen restores absolute monarchy after Tories sweep exit polls
In an extraordinary move, Queen Elizabeth II has returned herself to power after “having enough” of Brexit.
Filtered Darwinism: The 259 people killed by selfies may be the lucky ones
It was recently revealed that the humble selfie has taken 259 lives. You know what? Of course, they have.
New law makes it legal for atheist doctors to refuse care to religious patients
Good news for atheist doctors everywhere, as a new law allows them to refuse to treat patients on the basis of their religion.
If you’ve got a mental health disorder, just rub some dirt into it
According to a new body of research, the solution to our mental health lies in your garden…unless you grew up in the city, then it’s too late.
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.
