
A plan with no cure: The inevitability of Morrison’s vaccine rollout
In January, we were all promised two vaccines by October. Then one vaccine. Now, we have no idea when the country will be inoculated.


Documents show NSW police changed their minds over Porter investigation
The NSW police were set to take a statement from the alleged victim of Christian Porter, but three days later, it was suddenly called off.


Ben Roberts-Smith allegedly buried evidence, but will stay at Seven
More allegations are stacking up against Ben Roberts-Smith, as he allegedly buried images in his backyard, instead of turning them over.


Food for thought: The way we eat is killing us
The global food system is one beset by problems, yes, but it is divided by class, gender and inequality.


“50 a week”: Sexual assault is rife in our aged care system
The Royal Commission uncovered the staggering frequency of sexual assaults in aged care. Gallingly, their estimations are believed to be conservative.


I’ll be putting the ‘fun’ in my own funeral
I’m at the age where my social calendar is made up of funerals. However, the more I see, the less I want the standard dour church fare for my own.


Prince Philip: The last European aristocrat and dedicated public servant
The quiet passing of Prince Philip belies how he lived his life, straightforward, no-nonsense and often in service of the people.


Prince Philip dies, leaving behind a legacy of awful remarks
Well, Prince Philip has finally kicked the bucket, leaving behind a legacy of offensive remarks and hurt feelings across the Empire.


The pandemic has forced us to recognise our privilege
With the worst behind us, I’m wondering if the restrictive nature of the pandemic has taught us anything.


Covid and divorce: Who gets to keep the frozen embryos?
Here and abroad, couples are asking who gets to keep the embryos in the event of a divorce. Bitterly, we’re no closer to an answer.


In a perfect place
Lately, I’ve been musing on what a perfect place would look like, and how far away from it we truly are.


Scott Morrison’s fear of a minority government
Scott Morrison latching onto Andrew Laming has nothing to do with loyalty, it’s about avoiding what he fears most.


In Lebowitz’s Netflix hit, the real New York is missing
The Fran Lebowitz/Martin Scorsese mash note to New York may be thrilling Netflix subscribers, but for those who live in the city, the reality is quite different.


Faced with our righteous fury, they gave us the ‘consent’ app
On Monday, women angrily marched for justice. Yesterday, we endured Mick Fuller’s ‘consent app’ idea. Clearly, we’ve evolved. Men have not.


I don’t believe the government’s tears over aged care
Our aged care industry has been a for-profit racket since the Howard days. And it’s exactly why I’m cynical about promises of change.


Morrison’s labouring vaccine rollout takes another jab
On top of purported supply issues, the AstraZeneca vaccine is now not advised for people under 50, blowing out Scott Morrison’s advertised deadline.


Liberal MP Julian Leeser to discuss Australia’s missing constitutional recognition
Constitutional recognition for First Nations people has been on the table for a decade, yet nothing has happened. This Sunday, that topic will be addressed…and you can be part of it!


AI believes we express emotions the same six ways – That is a problem
As it has been long established, humans are subject to six unifying emotions. However, with the birth of technology that mimics us for our benefit, this represents a problem.


All in the family: Biased news passed from parents, not online
Those parents who blame the Internet for the ease of horror on developing minds should know that they’re the primary news source of Junior’s (mis)understanding.


Facebook’s data breach: How to tell if your data was leaked
Facebook’s data breach involved half a billion users, yet, there’s little we can do to protect ourselves in future.


Prince Philip: The last European aristocrat and dedicated public servant
The quiet passing of Prince Philip belies how he lived his life, straightforward, no-nonsense and often in service of the people.


Prince Philip dies, leaving behind a legacy of awful remarks
Well, Prince Philip has finally kicked the bucket, leaving behind a legacy of offensive remarks and hurt feelings across the Empire.


Easter: Christ’s original spring break…or not?
For many, Easter starts and ends with Jesus, but throughout history, there are strangely similar holidays that predate it.


A list of things I routinely pretend to have read
I may not have read many things, but at least the list I’ve pretended to have read is far longer. Come now, and don’t judge…I’ve already taken care of that.


The Easter Bunny shares his five tips to succeed in business
The Easter Bunny was able to give us a moment in his busy schedule to outline the five things he believes has made him so successful.


Food for thought: The way we eat is killing us
The global food system is one beset by problems, yes, but it is divided by class, gender and inequality.


I’ll be putting the ‘fun’ in my own funeral
I’m at the age where my social calendar is made up of funerals. However, the more I see, the less I want the standard dour church fare for my own.


Happiness never leaves, it just feels like it
Happiness is imperfect and sometimes impermanent, but it remains the greatest gift that any of us can give to another.


From lab to table: The future of food is modified (and unregulated)
As the world’s natural food stocks dwindle to zero, it’s time we take genetically modified lab-birthed food seriously.


Child-free women are tired of being told they’ll regret it
As a woman without a child, I’m constantly queried about when the time will be. You know what? Get your mind out of my uterus.


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.


The education system needs a reality check
While we students are busy choosing a career, the current education system does nothing to prepare us for the realities of our chosen fields. Time for a change.


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.


Covid and divorce: Who gets to keep the frozen embryos?
Here and abroad, couples are asking who gets to keep the embryos in the event of a divorce. Bitterly, we’re no closer to an answer.


Researchers manage to regrow teeth (in ferrets)
In a move that may kill off the dentist forever, researchers have been able to regenerate teeth in ferrets.


Fidgeting has numerous positive benefits, science claims
According to numerous studies, fidgeting helps improve conditions of the mind and body. Who knew?


Netflix won’t crack down on password sharing, despite their threats
Once again, Netflix has vowed to clamp down on password sharing. Yet, like the VPN ban of 2016, we’ll find a way around their baseless threats.


Easter eggs: Once a luxury, now a symbol of our excess
With Easter on the horizon, we’ll be soon beset by chocolate eggs of every conceivable flavour. But how did we get this level of excess?


A plan with no cure: The inevitability of Morrison’s vaccine rollout
In January, we were all promised two vaccines by October. Then one vaccine. Now, we have no idea when the country will be inoculated.

Documents show NSW police changed their minds over Porter investigation
The NSW police were set to take a statement from the alleged victim of Christian Porter, but three days later, it was suddenly called off.

Ben Roberts-Smith allegedly buried evidence, but will stay at Seven
More allegations are stacking up against Ben Roberts-Smith, as he allegedly buried images in his backyard, instead of turning them over.

Food for thought: The way we eat is killing us
The global food system is one beset by problems, yes, but it is divided by class, gender and inequality.


In a perfect place
Lately, I’ve been musing on what a perfect place would look like, and how far away from it we truly are.

Scott Morrison’s fear of a minority government
Scott Morrison latching onto Andrew Laming has nothing to do with loyalty, it’s about avoiding what he fears most.

For Dutton, there’s no place like Home (Affairs)
It’s been a week for Peter Dutton. He’s moved to sue Twitter users, he’s blamed Grand Theft Auto for the culture in Canberra, and he’s lost control of his gargantuan baby.

In Lebowitz’s Netflix hit, the real New York is missing
The Fran Lebowitz/Martin Scorsese mash note to New York may be thrilling Netflix subscribers, but for those who live in the city, the reality is quite different.


In a perfect place
Lately, I’ve been musing on what a perfect place would look like, and how far away from it we truly are.

Scott Morrison’s fear of a minority government
Scott Morrison latching onto Andrew Laming has nothing to do with loyalty, it’s about avoiding what he fears most.

For Dutton, there’s no place like Home (Affairs)
It’s been a week for Peter Dutton. He’s moved to sue Twitter users, he’s blamed Grand Theft Auto for the culture in Canberra, and he’s lost control of his gargantuan baby.

In Lebowitz’s Netflix hit, the real New York is missing
The Fran Lebowitz/Martin Scorsese mash note to New York may be thrilling Netflix subscribers, but for those who live in the city, the reality is quite different.


Prince Philip: The last European aristocrat and dedicated public servant
The quiet passing of Prince Philip belies how he lived his life, straightforward, no-nonsense and often in service of the people.

Prince Philip dies, leaving behind a legacy of awful remarks
Well, Prince Philip has finally kicked the bucket, leaving behind a legacy of offensive remarks and hurt feelings across the Empire.

Anti-vaccine dogs: “Rabies is a harmless puppyhood disease”
According to certain dogs, rabies is just one of those diseases you get during puppyhood. No big deal.

Easter: Christ’s original spring break…or not?
For many, Easter starts and ends with Jesus, but throughout history, there are strangely similar holidays that predate it.


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.
