Is your vote really in your hands?
In the days of old, it was that ‘personal touch’ that would make or break a political campaign. Politicians would spend their time posing for photos, making speeches on construction sites, and cuddling the babies of strangers. But with the abundance of personal data, ripe for exploitation, no longer do politicians need to rely on…
Make ‘busy’ work for you
Welcome to the 21st century, where busy is the new norm. From youth, we’ve been told we can do anything, and that life is short – it’s no wonder that we’re constantly scrambling to fit it all in. We’ve been conditioned to want so much. With our devices constantly in hand, we’re being told what…
Did your health take a hit binge-watching GOT?
A recent Radio Times survey in the UK found that 18 per cent of participants had feigned illness (AKA chucked a sickie) to binge-watch TV. But besides leading you to skip work or study, is it actually bad for you? We all know that being sedentary for too long is risky. So it should come…
5 key take-aways from the 2019 Election
To the surprise of the nation, it was the Coalition that won over the majority of voters back in May, and is now in for a second term. Predictions had completely missed the mark in predicting a Labor win. For a campaign that waged a war on the high-earners and tax dodgers, as well as…
Pave your own postgraduate path
The thought of going back to university can be daunting, particularly when it’s online study, and you’ve got a career to juggle. Students often tell us about the barriers that initially held them back from enrolling – sometimes for years. There’s the worry it will be too expensive, the fear of neglecting the kids, and the…
This election, know what to believe
‘Fake News’ has been pronounced, tweeted and debated non-stop since Trump proclaimed it from the top of his twitter feed in 2017. With the 2019 Australian Federal Election looming, the issue of ‘election disinformation’ is on everyone’s minds. Voters are confused, overloaded in fact, as more and more sources of information bombard them with ‘news’…
Put the books down for a breather this RUOK? Day
Today is RUOK? Day, a chance for us all to consider the mental wellbeing of those around us. Doing so, is as simple as asking: Are you OK? The beauty of RUOK? Day is its simplicity. A question is all it takes to show others you’re there for them. But, as students, it’s also an important time to…
Reset your New Year resolutions this winter
Remember those ambitious resolutions you made in January? Chances are you’ve let some of them fall by the wayside. Here’s how to reassess which of them still make sense, let go of the ones that don’t, and get the motivation to make good on your promises. Reassess your resolutions Let’s revisit your 2019 resolutions. How…
US vs China: Will they make amends at the G20 Summit?
Like an awkward run in with an ex at a house party, President Trump and President Jinping are likely to meet in Osaka this June at the G20 Summit. Although neither party has agreed to a meeting yet, Osaka is seen as the last opportunity for the two presidents to talk and resolve things before…
