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Commentary
Trump’s Misuse of ‘Socialism’: A strategy built on fear and misunderstanding
During a heated televised debate in September 2024, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of being a "Marxist" in their...
Putting burnout on the backburner
Gen Zedders are no strangers to hustle culture. And when the first sparks of burnout
begin to appear? We have more pressing priorities – self...
Depressed? Medication is no magic bullet
Australia's psychologist shortage leaves few treatment options for those experiencing depression.
Suffering? "Take a pill" can be a common response in Australia’s overstretched and underfunded...
Us and Them
I've never been comfortable around symbols of power. Growing up as I did you learn to be wary of police and men in suits,...
The Bitchin’ Beats that are making changes
A month ago, my Mum texted me a selfie before an important work meeting. She wore a vibrant pink collared shirt, with the top...
The Great Dissent
On one miserable afternoon in 1937, inconceivable loss haunted the Chester family.
In the Sydney suburb of Waverley, 7-year-old Max Chester and his two older...
Unravelling identity in the metaverse
The metaverse stands as a technological and cultural frontier and while it offers unprecedented possibilities for identity expression there is also potential to mirror...
Up the Tillies: one point for Australia… and feminism?
On the night of August 16, Australia donned itself in green and gold and collectively assembled. Crowds of thousands swarmed city parks and stadiums,...
Multicultural communities behind the voice
There is a story I know that is lived by many. A desperate mother and a tirelessly working father, with a beaten-down suitcase, two...
