How to be a better step-parent, according to chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall
Being a step-parent is difficult enough, but when your new children are grown, it’s best that you crib from the pages of history’s finest Chimpanzee expert.
Let’s reclaim the original intent of Mother’s Day
Before Mother’s Day became a Hallmark holiday, it was a day of peace and justice. I say we need to immediately return it to its roots.
Study: Improve your rubbish cooking by watching yourself eat
According to a study from Japan, literally watching yourself eat will make your food somehow taste better. Yeah, me neither.
Why my organisation leaked Scott Morrison’s “evil one” speech
Last week, my organisation published Scott Morrison’s infamous “God’s work” speech. But as citizens of a supposedly secular nation, our crusade continues.
Stuck in hotel quarantine, this family made a dinosaur out of paper bags
Faced with a two-week stay in hotel quarantine, a family got creative and created Bagasaurus, which is apparently a placid beast that likes people.
$70 billion and counting: Who will step up and fix the NBN?
In a week where their contractors walked off the job, NBN Co announced another round of upgrades, adding to the $70 billion already spent.
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. The only things standing in the way are those in power.
Jarryd Hayne sentenced to five years for 2018 sexual assault
It’s official. Jarryd Hayne will spend at least three years in gaol for two counts of sexual assault. He could serve as much as five.
The last time NSW had COVID restrictions, they were overpoliced
In order to contain the latest case, Gladys Berejiklian has reintroduced COVID restrictions to the state. As history repeats, it’s best we look at what’s been said.
Morrison blames media for travel ban backlash
According to Scott Morrison, it’s the media’s fault for focusing on the punitive elements of his travel ban.
Each time we dip into crisis, we see an increase in racism
While Scott Morrison has claimed that his travel ban is not racist, the truth is that we see a repeat of this behaviour every time we slip into a recession.
Lessons learnt from witnessing a lifetime of change
In our lifetimes, we’ve witnessed a massive change in the way we eat, travel and communicate with each other. Perhaps we should note how far we’ve come.
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.
$70 billion and counting: Who will step up and fix the NBN?
In a week where their contractors walked off the job, NBN Co announced another round of upgrades, adding to the $70 billion already spent.
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. The only things standing in the way are those in power.
Morrison blames media for travel ban backlash
According to Scott Morrison, it’s the media’s fault for focusing on the punitive elements of his travel ban.
Tamil family from Biloela may be released…on Christmas Island only
After more than a thousand days in detention, the Tamil family from Biloela may be able to move more freely around Christmas Island. Yay?
“Had a bad day”: Officer who kicked teenager to the ground finally charged
While the police officer who kicked an indigenous teen to the ground has been charged, we should not forget the support he had at the time.
Study: Improve your rubbish cooking by watching yourself eat
According to a study from Japan, literally watching yourself eat will make your food somehow taste better. Yeah, me neither.
Stuck in hotel quarantine, this family made a dinosaur out of paper bags
Faced with a two-week stay in hotel quarantine, a family got creative and created Bagasaurus, which is apparently a placid beast that likes people.
The hidden artistic genius of Clive Palmer
Today, Clive Palmer lost his court case, and will now have to pay Twisted Sister a hefty sum. But you know what? He was just doing what all artists do.
Oscars 2021: A fine year for women, fashion and meaningful change
A small crowd of 170 witnessed history, as a woman of colour won the Best Director Oscar for the very first time.
Bringing glitz to the battlefield: Saluting the entertainers who travelled to a war zone
Today we salute those who travelled to war, not to fight it, but to entertain those who did. For some, it was no less dangerous.
How to be a better step-parent, according to chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall
Being a step-parent is difficult enough, but when your new children are grown, it’s best that you crib from the pages of history’s finest Chimpanzee expert.
Everything you need to know about the AstraZeneca vaccine
From today, Australians over 50 and can now get the AstraZeneca vaccine. But while questions remain, we’re tried to answer them.
The coronavirus isn’t a wake-up call, it is much more than that
The restrictive nature of the coronavirus sees us fantasising our lives when it all blows over. However, whether we register it or not, they’re forever changed.
Frisky business: Why relationships should have exit interviews
The sudden end of my relationship has left me confused. As I’m now romantically unemployed, I’m wondering what I need to change in order to keep my job in the future.
Climate change is the reason why I’m not having children
Due to the realities of the situation, I’ve decided to forgo having children. However, many seem to have a problem with those who have arrived at a similar conclusion.
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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.
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.
“Preying on women’s insecurities”: Gwyneth appearance sparks backlash
A local beauty brand has fielded immense criticism after announcing Gwyneth Paltrow as their guest speaker at a virtual wellness summit.
Got arthritis? You should be ready for this jelly
Staggeringly, jelly could be the answer for those with damaged knee joints, as researchers hope that it will inspire growth.
Check out these hilarious AI generated pickup lines
While we continue to fear the evolution of AI, we can rest easy knowing that their pickup lines are as bad as ours.
Gender reveal parties: Where people die celebrating life
After a recent gender reveal party almost blew up a house, maybe we should stop having these things. It’s what the creator wants, after all.
A COVID-safe sausage party: The push for a male-only vaccine
Citing the possibility of blood clots, there’s growing suspicion that we may need to manufacture a male-only vaccine.
How to be a better step-parent, according to chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall
Being a step-parent is difficult enough, but when your new children are grown, it’s best that you crib from the pages of history’s finest Chimpanzee expert.
Let’s reclaim the original intent of Mother’s Day
Before Mother’s Day became a Hallmark holiday, it was a day of peace and justice. I say we need to immediately return it to its roots.
Study: Improve your rubbish cooking by watching yourself eat
According to a study from Japan, literally watching yourself eat will make your food somehow taste better. Yeah, me neither.
Why my organisation leaked Scott Morrison’s “evil one” speech
Last week, my organisation published Scott Morrison’s infamous “God’s work” speech. But as citizens of a supposedly secular nation, our crusade continues.
Each time we dip into crisis, we see an increase in racism
While Scott Morrison has claimed that his travel ban is not racist, the truth is that we see a repeat of this behaviour every time we slip into a recession.
Lessons learnt from witnessing a lifetime of change
In our lifetimes, we’ve witnessed a massive change in the way we eat, travel and communicate with each other. Perhaps we should note how far we’ve come.
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.
Each time we dip into crisis, we see an increase in racism
While Scott Morrison has claimed that his travel ban is not racist, the truth is that we see a repeat of this behaviour every time we slip into a recession.
Lessons learnt from witnessing a lifetime of change
In our lifetimes, we’ve witnessed a massive change in the way we eat, travel and communicate with each other. Perhaps we should note how far we’ve come.
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.
Study: Improve your rubbish cooking by watching yourself eat
According to a study from Japan, literally watching yourself eat will make your food somehow taste better. Yeah, me neither.
Stuck in hotel quarantine, this family made a dinosaur out of paper bags
Faced with a two-week stay in hotel quarantine, a family got creative and created Bagasaurus, which is apparently a placid beast that likes people.
We Star Wars fans are now a wretched hive of scum and villainy
Today we celebrate all things Star Wars, but 2021 finds our community at war with each other. In defending tradition, I believe we’re ruining the marvellous thing we’ve built.
The hidden artistic genius of Clive Palmer
Today, Clive Palmer lost his court case, and will now have to pay Twisted Sister a hefty sum. But you know what? He was just doing what all artists do.
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.
