5 green innovations from the land down under
Sustainability is a key talking point in modern society. Solar take up in Australia is higher than it has ever been, renewable energy solutions are replacing coal-fired electricity stations, and electric car innovation is making the technology more affordable and accessible than ever before. Australians are a creative bunch, which is why it’s of little…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The top 10 tax mistakes students make
Studying part time while working makes for a busy life, one where personal administration can be low on your list of priorities—including taxes. That said, making sure you file them on time is important to make the most of your return and reduce your risk of fines or interest charges. We chatted to Ashley Debenham,…
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…
A daily dose of self-care
Self-care. It may seem like another trending phrase, but it’s more important now than ever, in a world constantly on the go. But it’s not just the occasional bubble bath, or a hearty pat on the back from you to yourself – self-care can take many forms, and involves a bit of discipline and routine…
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’…
