This week on the podcast, we discussed the importance of foreign aid, it's impact on foreign nations and how it should be utilised for maximum success. We also addressed many misconceptions regarding foreign aid which often impedes the capacity for legislative change. Check out the episode by clicking the link below! https://linktr.ee/POYpodcast
Every year between the 18th to the 25th of January, Australia fiercely debate whether the date of Australia Day should be changed. The same arguments are presented each year, nothing ends up changing, and everyone loses interest by the 27th of January. So, should the date of Australia day be moved? The date of Australia…
If we can control the weather, should we? As many nations enter into a period of drought, and governments look for answers, a new, controversial option is starting to be discussed. That method involves changing the weather, an ethical issue which we must explore more. That method is called cloud seeding. Cloud seeding is a…
10 Songs on repeat: 1. The Daily Heavy by Oh Sees (2019)- You know a song is going to be good when the beat is laid down by a squeaky toy, building into a heady and infectious psychedelic rock number. 2. Cumberland Gap by David Rawlings (2017)- Heard at the beginning of the new Guy…
Dear Scott Morrison, you chose to become Prime Minister. You didn’t have to put up your hand for the leadership of the Liberal Party, but you did. Therefore, any criticism towards you is valid and highlights the passion of the people you are meant to lead. Dear Scott Morrison, while the country was suffering, you…
This week on the podcast we discussed social media and its impact on youth. We looked through different platforms, explored concerns by older generations and touched on some of the growing issues regarding technology. Click the link below to check out the episode! https://linktr.ee/POYpodcast
Euthanasia is an increasingly talked about topic within society today. It is controversial and personal, but lobby groups are already flooding support for legislative change. This begs the question, should euthanasia be legalised? I want to start by making this very clear, euthanasia is terrible. Whenever a life is lost, it is immensely distressing for…
‘Everything that is done in this world is done by hope.’ When someone mentions the word ‘hope’, what comes to mind? Does it remind you of your childhood and the hope of receiving a specific present at Christmas? Or does it remind you of different traumatic circumstances where you hoped for a different outcome? Although…
10 songs on repeat this week: Good News by Mac Miller (2020)- A emotionally potent track made all the more tragic considering Miller's unfortunate passing in 2018 complete with light production and a show-stopping performance from the rapper Lost in Yesterday by Tame Impala (2020)- Another single off the Australian's forthcoming LP, this song sees Parker…
This week on the podcast we were joined by Daisy and Vivienne to discuss youth protests and climate change. Daisy and Vivienne are involved with the organisation of the SchoolStrike4Climate which attracted support of thousands of youth around Australia and the world. Click the link below to check out the podcast! https://linktr.ee/POYpodcast
Today’s retaliation by Iran may come as a surprise to many, but it shouldn’t. The Middle East has been an area of increasing tension over the past few years, and President Trump’s actions by assassinating Qasem Soleimani was always going to spark violence. The Iranian attack comes in response to the US killing of Iran’s…
Welcome to a brand new series on this blog! Each week, guest author Alex Driscoll will take you through the music scene. From top songs, album reviews and featured articles, this series will delve deep into all forms of music. We hope you enjoy! 10 songs on repeat this week: 1. Lullaby by Low (1994)-…
After another catastrophic day of bushfires in Australia, a sense of hopelessness echoes throughout the nation. At this point, firefighters are no longer trying to put out fires; instead, they are just trying to minimise the amount of damage they can cause. In my last couple of posts on this topic, I have referred to…
Many people are referring to today’s events as the start of a possible world war. For now, nothing is certain except that more violence will occur. United States President, Donald Trump, ordered the assassination of Iran’s most important military leader, Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani. The killing of General Suleimani, the commander of Iran’s Quds Force,…
This week, the podcast focused upon the issue of religious freedom. The episode looks into religious freedom of speech and whether this also translates into freedom for religious people to act differently in certain professions. Click the link below to listen or watch the episode! https://linktr.ee/POYpodcast
