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The Hidden Cost of Your Favourite Music Festival
It probably doesn’t come to mind when you’re having a nice dance with your smiling buddies, but music festivals can have a serious impact on the environment. The crowds, cars, energy and supplies it...
View ArticleProof That A Cafe Can Change A School’s Culture
Even the most saintly individual can turn into a monster when the ‘hanger’ (hunger/anger) strikes. And it’s even worse when you’re a teenage boy starting the school day without enough to eat. There...
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It’s Time For Young Indigenous People To Be Represented In Parliament
One of the biggest challenges in creating equality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people is having strong Indigenous representation in our nation’s parliaments. With a grand total of 784 elected...
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Five Ways Being In A Circus Taught Me To Be A Better Human
Here are the top 5 life lessons I took away from learning how to do handstands, rope-climbing and make human pyramids: 1. Feel the fear and do it anyway. Spoooooky! Some things are scary that are also...
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No, I don’t eat curry for every single meal. Are you serious? + Tell Your...
When someone seriously asked me this question a few years ago, my response went a little like this… To… I was dumbfounded by how this person thought that my breakfast, lunch and dinner consisted of...
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5 Killer Reads To Blow Your Mind This Weekend
Here are a few of my personal favs that have changed the way I look at the world. These are the reads that hit me harder than any movie or news piece. Please enjoy. Nothing to Envy was written by...
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Hollywood’s Political Awakening AKA: The Top 6 Politically Charged Moments...
Even if you tuned into the Oscars for only a minute or two last night, odds are you saw something political charged. Here’s our list of 6 moments that brought awareness back to the big screen: 1: Leo...
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How I Realised I Was On The Autism Spectrum
Instead, I was labelled as “gifted” from a young age, and this gave me a very positive sense of identity. I took great pride in having a special talent for writing. As I entered adolescence, it became...
View ArticleNew Data Shows Australian Suicides At Highest Level In 13 Years
The report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics breaks down the age, gender and race of those most at risk of suicide. Here are the increases in suicide rates, broken down by gender and age:...
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It’s Time To Trash The Myth That Young People Don’t Care About Politics
Sure, numbers are down amongst young Australians when it comes to both voting and registration with political parties. But does this really mean young people are becoming less political? Is rocking up...
View ArticleI’m Australian, Vietnamese And Just Learning How To Be Myself
Up until recently, I felt like I was living two different lives. It almost felt like I had to switch between both of these identities to fit in with certain situations, environments and people. I was...
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11 Times Jaden Smith Brought Intense Meaning To Our Lives
11: When Jaden knew just what to say to make me feel ok. 10: When Jaden let the world know that young people have a voice. 9: When Jaden weighed in on the Trump debacle. 8: When Jaden started beef with...
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My Story Of What It’s Like To Be Adopted
Contrary to feeling embarrassed, I’m always quick to reassure the other person I’m happy and comfortable to talk about my experience. I was adopted at the age of six months from Seoul, Korea. My...
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I Survived A Cyclone in Fiji And Am Helping to Rebuild A Village That...
My time spent in Toki was too amazing for words. All I can say is that it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Whilst I was only there for 3 months the people of the village welcomed me into...
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Myki Fines Are Stopping Marginalised Students From Getting To School
This is getting out of hand. A new report from Victoria University states that young people are being screwed by myki fines. Some are even missing out on school for fear of being fined and many are not...
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Irrefutable Evidence That Ellen Page Is The Master Of The World
One of said celebs is our queen and master, Ellen Page. If you’ve seen EP around and have an inkling that she’s up to good things, you’re pretty spot on. Here are some of her pearler moments that make...
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Why Making Friends With An International Student Is A Great Idea.
I know people move for different reasons, many move for the clean air and blue skies of Australia. But that’s not me. I made the move for my passion and eagerness in pursuing career options in...
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There’s Way More To Rue From The Hunger Games Than You Thought
From promoting diversity in Hollywood to encouraging young people to get involved in the US election. She’s endlessly doing great stuff. Here’s our list of the top 6 reasons why the 17 year old...
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People Are Paying Thousands For Paintings By This Incredible Six Year Old
When I was six years old, I was pooing my pants in the sand pit. Iris Grace Halmshaw on the other hand, is hanging out with her best mate Thula the cat and creating beatiful Monet-esque masterpieces...
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There’s A New Tool To Help You Figure Out If You Should Dispute Your Myki Fines
Where does the free tram zone end? What do I do if there is nowhere to top up my Myki? Do I have to touch off on a tram? No single human truly knows the answers to these questions. So from time to...
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