Eastern-Sydney healthcare experts are emphasising the importance of adequate sun protection ahead of the fast-approaching Australian summer season, in efforts to prevent climbing cases of skin cancer. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, melanoma rates have risen by 32% in the years between 2000 and 2024 with people aged over 50-years being the most frequently diagnosed. Cronulla-based beauty therapist Anna Coleman said that prevention is far easier than curing, and stressed the importance of easy preventative measures ahead of the season. “Use 50+ SPF sunscreen and reapply it every two hours,” Ms Coleman said. “Wearing a…
Author: Jasmine Hoban
University students completing mandatory, unpaid placements are facing increasing financial pressures, at the same time as struggling to balance academic commitments with the the rise in the cost-of-living. According to the Australian Universities Accord Interim there has been a definitive causal link between the current requirements of unpaid placements and student poverty. Sydney University student Montanna Mills, who is completing her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy, said that it is stressful and mentally exhausting to focus on the financial strain of unpaid placements instead of her studies, health and overall well-being. “Students in the Allied Health faculty also have longer…
Sydney University student Shelley Morton captivated the crowd at the Manning Bar with an hour-long performance of original songs and covers, marking a significant step in her musical career. Having performed music from a young age, and as a drummer in various bands, Miss Morton is now stepping onto the stage as a solo artist, showcasing her talents on the guitar and keyboard. “It was a bit nerve-racking, it’s always scary being the only person up on stage, especially considering I’m so used to being on drums,” Miss Morton said. “But I think it went pretty well, I did my…
The recent NSW council elections have left many young voters feeling under-informed and unprepared, raising concerns about the accessibility of election information and overall voter engagement in the local political process. Thousands of residents of NSW aged 18 years and over headed to the voting polls for the first time, to elect their local councils for the next four years. Clover Moore, Sydney’s Lord Mayor since 2004, achieved re-election for her sixth term in the title. Young voters, however, were left feeling unprepared and uneducated when it came to casting their votes, and young voter Natalie Szafranek, 20, has said…
The surge in theft-related incidents across Australian retail stores is a rising problem that is leaving retail employees feeling increasingly vulnerable and concerned about their safety. Retail theft is a common occurrence that companies deal with and account for. The NSW Bureau of Crime statistics announced as part of their theft and property crime report that as of 2021, a 47.5% increase in retail theft-related incidents has been revealed. According to the National Research Association, shoplifting is considered a minor act; they are defined as not paying for an item or committing unauthorised damage to property. Retail sales assistant Taylah…
The ongoing rental crisis, combined with a rising cost of basic necessities, is continuing to cause financial strain on Sydney residents. Rent has continued to increase across Australia in the past year, with Sydney having the highest median weekly rent of all state capitals, according to a report by CoreLogic. Retail Worker Kesley Hawkins is impacted by Sydney’s increasing prices, and said she has had to take on more hours at work, including weekends and penalty rates, so she can afford continue to live in the city. “We are currently paying $650 a week for a small two-bedroom unit, [with…
A university student is hedging her bets for her future career, following her dreams of becoming a musician, at the same time as navigating university studies in event management. University of Technology student Shelly Morton has seen both the benefits and struggles of pursuing an academic career and an extracurricular passion. Achieving both goals for Miss Morton has been a childhood dream, but it’s been hard work juggling gigs and assessments. “Pursuing music professionally is always something I have wanted to do, it’s my dream,” Ms Morton said. “But because it’s not guaranteed at all, I think that’s what makes…