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.
Three migrants remember their first Australian Christmas
Well, the big day is almost here. But while our Christmas seems normal to us, what were the first impressions of those who first experienced it as adults?
Will the new movie merch be virtual reality wearables?
Disney are tying VR and movie merch with clothing that can simulate hugs, snakes, even a gut punch. Dibs not watching the showdown between Simba and Scar ever again…
An evening with “Maggie Stone” at the Darlinghurst Theatre
“Maggie Stone” is a great intersection of time and place, where the bias in the narrative spookily echoes what we tolerate in our everyday lives.
A salute to your (very) average boyfriend this #NationalBoyfriendDay
Social media is everyone is celebrating #NationalBoyfriendDay, so we thought we’d offer you an opportunity to get yours in line.
Sony announces mini PS1, release in time for Christmas
Ask and ye shall receive. Sony has just announced that they’ve shrunk their legendary PS1 for our nostalgic enjoyment. Game on!
Measuring Julie Bishop’s famous last words against the greats
Today, Julie Bishop went out with a bang, zinging the Coalition on the way to the exit. Which is all well and good, but where does she rate all-time?
Twitter harasses the wrong Peter Dutton, asks him to run for PM
A case of mistaken identity has seen Twitter harass a random dude called Peter Dutton. Fair play to the guy though, he seems to be a decent candidate. Other Dutton for PM?
You must be this tall to ride: The problems of short men and love
I’m a person of brains, wit and empathy. I have a solid career, I speak to my mum regularly, and I go off in the sack. Too bad I’m short. Right?
‘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…
Study: Those who wear glasses are actually smarter than you
It’s a long-running assumption. Those who wear glasses are smarter. However, one study has discovered that it is actually true.