by Caitlyn Purnell | May 28, 2015 | Illawarra
Australia has been described as the ‘odd one out’ among commonwealth nations, when it comes to same sex marriage. However this may no longer be the case, as Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has confirmed Labor will move a bill to legalise same-sex marriage next week....
by Caitlyn Purnell | May 21, 2015 | News
Before Europeans settled in Australia, there was a thriving food culture that Indigenous people sustained for thousands of years. Research shows native ingredients are increasing in popularity among restaurants and home cooking. Brisbane’s ‘Tukka Restaurant’, run by...
by Caitlyn Purnell | May 14, 2015 | Illawarra, News
The 2015-16 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday night, with Treasurer Joe Hockey declaring it aimed to turbocharge the economy and get more Australians into work. However, the Budget could hit students in the hip-pocket. GST on Netflix, reduced internet privacy...
by Caitlyn Purnell | Apr 23, 2015 | Sport
What is a sport? Is golf a sport? Is table tennis a sport? In Olympic terminology, ‘sport’ refers to all the events that are certified by one international sport federation. With the Australian Pole Championships and the International Pole...
by Caitlyn Purnell | Apr 16, 2015 | News
Almost 350 people aged between 15 and 24 killed themselves in Australia last year. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show 348 young people took their lives. Mental health organisation Beyond Blue hopes National Youth Week (April 10-19) raises awareness of the...