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The APAC Region Is More Important Than Ever – Here's Where Australia Stands
Do our APAC neighbours even really like us? Fair qu.
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It's Not As Complicated As You Think: Explaining Australia's Energy Crisis
Wtf is going on? We're getting screwed by the fossil fuel companies.
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Why Soft Living On TikTok Isn't Just a Trend – It's An Act of Rebellion
Slow down, stop stressing, and reject capitalism.
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7 Australian Books That Anyone Who Cares About Change & Social Progress Should Read
Get ready to feel inspired, motivated and hopeful again.
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Wait, How Does Newspoll Work? Explaining The Methods and Accuracy of Political Polls in Australia
Believe it or not, political polls are *not* about predicting election results.
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'Economic Meltdown': Why Is There a Crisis in Sri Lanka Right Now?
The rule of one powerful family has prompted desperate protests.
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Understanding Australia’s Cost of Living Issues – How It’s Measured, The Factors Involved & How to Fix It
Cost of living was the defining issue of the 2022 federal election. And with good reason, because it’s getting expensive out here. But in order to really grasp the constant stream of media and opinions about the strategies being employed to address the issue... we need to understand what
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Blurred Lines: Can Biopics & TV Shows Produced Without Consent Ever Be Ethical?
The entertainment industry loves biopics. In 2022 alone, productions including Spencer, House of Gucci and Inventing Anna have given us cause to binge-watch and obsess over these iconic figures in history, through the voyeurism of the screen. But what happens when the subjects don’t (or can't) give
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Why the 'Helpful' Misinformation You're Sharing on Social Media Is Still Harmful
Controversial statement: fake news needs a rebrand. Most people have an idea of what they think 'misinformation' is, and who's behind it – social media content and comments spouting anti-democracy, far right or 'conservative' falsehoods, made by garden variety trolls or coordinated groups wanting to
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Why Do People Watch MAFS, Even While Saying It’s Trash? It’s All in Our Heads...
Every year, the same thing – people loudly say they hate Married At First Sight, while watching the hell out of it. Here's the psychology behind the phenomenon.
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Understanding the Push to Ban Police From Mardi Gras and the Pride March
"Can police organisations protest against the very institutional power they enforce?"
Election 2022
What’s a Wedge? Why You Should Understand the Meaning of ‘Wedge Politics’ Before the Election
It's a sneaky little bugger with potentially huge impacts.