The reality of what depression is actually doing to our brains over time…
Research has recently found how depression actually causes brain damage over time, Dr Hatton breaks it down for us…
The TBS Ten with… Jackie Loeb
We chatted to comedian Jackie Loeb for this week’s TBS Ten, where she named her favourite celebrity crush (well, partially) right before she told us to go to hell…thanks Jackie…
MICF: Ruby Wax – ing lyrically on the brain
Ruby Wax has a message that will get you thinking…or rather being “mindful”… in her Melbourne International Comedy Festival show “Sane New World”…
Good Friday reflection: Al Shabaab attack in Kenya offers perspective on our #FWP
Following the despicable slaying of nearly 150 Kenyans overnight by Al Shabaab militants, Editor PB reflects on the things that matter…or at least that he feels should.
Lock out violence by retaining the lockout laws
Having witnessed firsthand the impacts of alcohol-fueled violence prior to the lockout laws, Independent Councillor Jenny Green, long-time resident of the Cross/Potts Point, wants the laws to stay.
Hunting – And the benefits we overlook
Garry Mallard defends hunters and the tradition of hunting after Aussie cricket icons Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath came under fire in a recent article from Lee Rhiannon.
Why scapegoating all people smugglers is a zero-sum game
Australia’s war on people smugglers has other “forgotten” victims, writes Edwina Lloyd, namely the impoverished Indonesian crew members onboard the boats.
Chan and Sukumaran: The choice to offer life or death
While The Big Smoke has at its heart impartiality around issues of the day, the topic of Chan and Sukumaran warrants commentary, so TBS Editor PB weighs in on this life or death issue.
City of Sydney: A place to call “home”…or it should be
Liberal Councillor Edward Mandla wants the City of Sydney to shift some of its big spend on zhooshing itself up into the more worthwhile activity of helping the homeless #HaveaheartSydney
BREAKING: The #Libspill we had to have…or will…eventually
As the results of today’s #Libspill emerge, and PM Tony Abbott lives to box on another day, Editor Paul Bugeja wonders how many more days the PM has left before he might find himself exiting stage “right”.
Gentrification, the death of Sydney and the Parisian solution
Edwina Lloyd reckons the rapid gentrification of inner Sydney means the loss of its je ne sais quoi, however, there may be a French solution…if only the State would say oui oui…
Five quick & easy ways to lose an unlosable Queensland election
PB’s got your handy guide to losing the (allegedly) unloseable Queensland Election…you #justaddCampbell (and a pinch, perhaps, of a certain someone who will remain nameless.)
Australian of the Year: Rosie Batty
Rosie Batty is a shining example of what is good about Australians, and a worthy winner of Australian of the Year. TBS congratulates her and all she stands for…
State of the Union: “Big block of cheese day” is back in “The West Wing”
Following US President Barack Obama “State of the Union” address, Editor Paul Bugeja is more interested in “Big Block of Cheese Day” – yes, it’s a real thing…like seriously…or not so…
Gambling with lives – NSW Labor’s proposed tax cuts
Alex Greenwich MP does not support NSW Labor’s proposed tax cuts to the gambling industry, especially when the money could be spent on improving infrastructure that helps, rather than harms, the community.
Straya: An anthem for the fair dinkum, true blue (and a bit bogan) “Lucky Country”
Marcus Paul loves his beautiful country “Straya” and has found a music video that perfectly encapsulates his feelings.
Us vs them: Where does an Aussie Muslim fit in?
Yassmin Abdel-Magied grapples with the “us vs them” mentality in terms of her being an Australian Muslim – is she “us” or “them”?
Charlie Hebdo: Free speech will not be silenced
Editor Paul Bugeja writes in support of media colleagues at Charlie Hebdo in France who have perished at the hands of desperate and despicable extremist criminals.
TBS NYE Resolutions…
OK, you’ve had a chance to sleep off the hangovers, and so have TBS writers, staff and friends as they fess up their NYE resolutions for the year ahead…
Sydney siege: Deadly ending marks a dark day in our history
Despite the brave efforts of law enforcement and the authorities, the Sydney siege has ended in the worst way possible, and today, Tuesday 16 December 2014, is a day we should stop and offer our respects to those most affected by it.
CSG mining: Contamination, erosion, short term gain
MP Alex Greenwich clearly states his opposition to CSG mining, citing contamination of Sydney’s drinking water and irreparable damage to surrounding ecosystems as only part of the problem…