Gun control, restrictive abortion laws, national healthcare so on and so forth. The United States of America seems to dominate the way we talk, interact with and view politics. However, one typical attitude I have seen taken by many is this: "It's in America, why should it impact me?". This is wrong. That big country…
On the 13th of August 2019, an attacker stabbed two individuals in the streets of Sydney, killing one and injuring another. The man has been formally charged with murder, attempted murder, wounding a person with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm, intentionally chocking a person with recklessness and common assault. The attacker’s mental health…
I need to start by stating that my views and perspectives on this issue are not set in stone. I always aim to allow my opinions to change and encourage people who disagree with me to enter into a discussion with me because that way, we both grow in our knowledge. In the Australian state…
It is not called the ‘climate crisis’ for nothing. Our world is rapidly changing, climate change is real, and it is assisted by humans with the capability to destroy societies, economies and cultures. The argument that ‘humans don’t cause climate change’ is proven to be false. There is no argument, there is no debate, humans…
Nick Kyrgios is a professional tennis player who has had one of the most unorthodox careers of all time. From competing against the top 10 players in the world to on-court tantrums against players ranked outside the top 50, Kyrgios is constant, endless entertainment, and that is why we love to hate Nick Kyrgios. This…
A 21-year old man has been arrested after allegedly killed a 21-year old woman and injuring another 41-year old woman in Clarence Street, Sydney. The attack halted the entire city and caused significant transport delays as emergency response teams tried to piece together the puzzle and ensure the safety of civilians. This is a frightening…
Over the past number of days, sporting stars have released direct messages and comments of racial abuse on their social media platforms. Famous National Rugby League (NRL) players, Latrell Mitchell and Blake Ferguson have been vilified by online trolls based on their indigenous heritage, however; this issue in Australia has persisted for many years. In…
On the 3rd and 4th of August 2019, 32 people were killed and 51 injured in two separate mass shootings in America. Hundreds of family members and friends left grieving, and bystanders forever replaying the traumatic circumstance again and again inside their heads. Communities destroyed by the loss of life, thousands fearful of the future…
"The facts don't lie", "the truth doesn't care about your feelings", "that just isn't reasonable". In a political atmosphere that is dominated by the cynicism of the Ben Shapiro, the piss-takers delights of Milo Yiannopoulos and dumb man's thinking man Jordan Peterson, this hyper-awareness of "reason" and "the straight facts" has encapsulated. Ironic really when…
In Victoria and many other states across Australia, the question regarding mobile phones has been raised recently. Should mobile phones be banned in schools? Yes. I don’t say this from the perspective of a parent with children addicted to their phones. Or a grandparent still in denial about those ‘stupid electronic things.’ I say this…
