Australia’s new terror laws
Words by Emma Vlatko “Regrettably, for some time to come, the delicate balance between freedom and security may have to shift.” (Tony Abbott, 22nd September, 2014) The Government is calling for Team...
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Words by Ingrid Pazderski The Ebola Virus has put the world on high alert, and unfortunately, it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The global death toll is now close to 5,000, with projections...
View ArticleThe Price of Freedom?
Words by Neha Babu Australian Immigration Minister Scott Morrison’s agreement with Cambodian Interior Minister Sar Kheng to relocate asylum seekers from Nauru into the developing nation was signed...
View ArticleShould Australia “ban the burqa”?
Words by Rana Al-Shibly Prime Minister, Tony Abbott called them “confronting”; Liberal Senator, Cory Bernardi called them “un-Australian”; and Speaker of the House, Browyn Bishop called them “iconic...
View ArticlePuff the Magic Dragon
WORDS | Ben Nour Weed, pot, hash, grass, hemp. There are numerous slang words used to refer to cannabis and seemingly just as many films, TV shows and songs about its use with Pineapple Express, Weeds...
View ArticleAre you food literate?
WORDS | Alycia Crofton You might identify as a vegetarian, follow the paleo way or make do with whatever is on special at Woolworths. Whatever your flavour we all have a relationship with food whether...
View ArticleGreen houses
WORDS | Nicholas Wasiliev The need to be green has become a controversial and diverse topic in recent years, and often it’s hard to actually see the full picture. The idea of having a green...
View ArticleYoung Money
WORDS | Amelia van der Rijt Unlike the US, Australia’s money is different colours and sizes. This helps children learn, the visually impaired and just about everyone after a couple of drinks to keep...
View ArticleAll Green Lights
WORDS | Anna Glen Sydney is not known for its bustling comedy scene. For most, Melbourne is seen as the comedy hub of Australia. What many Sydneysiders may not know is that they are sitting on the...
View ArticleSorry, Mum
WORDS | Jessica Sheridan Most people are pretty protective of their mothers, grandmothers or Aunts. Or all of the above. We might not always show it but we all really appreciate the mother-figures in...
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