We sat down with singer-songwriter Devorah to discuss Wrong Time, her gritty examination of loss, devotion and ownership.
China rolls out more robots to police their populace
Because a good idea is a good idea, the Chinese government has decided to keep rolling out robot cops. One comes armed with advice…and will snitch on you.
Science proves why people on social media ignore facts
We’ve all got a certain point in internet arguments where we wonder how people can cling to such obviously false facts. Well, turns out there’s a science to it.
Celebrating manhood and drinking blood with the Maasai in Tanzania
The World Nomads Podcast is not your usual podcast. This week, they drink blood with the Maasai in Tanzania with Australian cinematographer Miles Rowland.
‘Gatsbying’ and other lit-based dating terms we might have made up
It seems the term ‘Gatsbying’ has entered the dating lexicon. But why stop there? Surely we can rope other literary figures into our bedroom…
Sadtopographies: Places to go when you’re feeling low
As Madonna once put it, we need a holiday. However, as speaking to a travel agent means going outside, a little page called Sadtopographies can tell you where to go.
Confessions of a serial doggie stepdad
Doggie ownership is a grand thing, but coming into an existing ownership as a step-dad is another.
“Abuse of police power” Journalists arrested covering Adani told to leave town
The journalists arrested reporting near the Adani mine have had extraordinary bail conditions slapped on them, conditions that have shocked law experts and union representatives alike.
Listen: Beaches, dunes, mountain ranges – man, Oman has it all
The World Nomads Podcast is not your usual podcast. This week, they feature the unexpected beauty of Oman…from the seat of a unicycle.
Listen: The project bringing citizens of opposing countries together
The World Nomads Podcast is not your usual podcast. This week, we feature the project bringing citizens of opposing countries together through the medium of food and greater understanding.
Modern pop is depressed and anxious – it should be
Pop music is certainly getting darker, as many artists are now writing about the realities of mental health.
Despite being dead, Whitney Houston is touring once again
Despite being dead, Whitney Houston is set to tour. Yes, the trend of hologram concerts was not killed off by Tupac Shakur at Coachella. Should we just let go, or not?
Wife falls off cliff, internet turns her into a meme
After one YouTuber uploaded (and analysed) his wife’s tumble for clicks, the internet responded the only way it knows how.
The lessons and mysteries of the oldest videos on YouTube
On YouTube, nothing is original but everything lasts forever. Therefore, if we leaf through its oldest testaments, we can see the genesis of today’s lumbering beast.
Redditor discovers the sorrowful messages left in Minecraft servers
One Redditor has decided to data mine the great cavernous expanses of long-abandoned Minecraft servers. What he found is rather curious indeed.
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.
Robots discover religion, and why Facebook wants to read your mind
The end is nigh. Facebook wants to rummage around your mind, and our future robot overlords have now discovered religion.
Bruce Notley-Smith: We have achieved a lot since the first Mardi Gras – but there is more to do
To celebrate Mardi Gras 2019, we spoke to Liberal MP Bruce Notley-Smith, about the change that has been won, and the change yet to come.
Dr Sam Kovac: Spending an Australia Day to remember for Sydney’s dogs
To celebrate Australia Day, the Southern Cross Veterinary clinic supports a beach day for the hounds of the Eastern Suburbs. Here’s how you and your best buddy can get involved!
Five things that made Carol Channing a thoroughly modern icon
Carol Channing might be no longer with us, but her gaudy legacy lives on. If you missed out on her in her lifetime, here’s why she mattered.
Ten tips to making resolutions that will actually stick
The new year resolution. A time honoured exercise in futility. However, things can actually be different this year…if you follow the advice of one psychologist.
Our politicians share what they want to see in 2019
The new year is here, and just like the rest of us, our politicians have high hopes for 2019. Here’s what they hope to accomplish in the coming year.
