Same-sex marriage around the world

Same-sex marriage around the world

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....
Bush tucker tops the menu

Bush tucker tops the menu

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...
The 2015 Budget – What students need to know

The 2015 Budget – What students need to know

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...
Students embrace free live music

Students embrace free live music

Lunch on the Lawn is an event held Wednesday and Thursday at the UOW Duckpond Lawn. Centre for Student Engagement’s Kayla Berry said the event has grown in popularity since it started seven years ago. From 12.30pm, students can enjoy free live entertainment to escape...
Push to see pole dancing at Olympic Games

Push to see pole dancing at Olympic Games

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...