Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ holds a mirror to the domestic and global impact of political polarisation in America
Alex Garland’s new speculative film is generating discussions on social media about the likelihood of a second American civil war as the country becomes increasingly politically divided. A 2022 YouGov poll found that two in five Americans believe a civil war in the...
Crowdfunding saves local art space ‘Society City’
https://soundcloud.com/kyle-turner-683017201/crowdsourcing-saves-local-art-space-society-city Local Wollongong art space 'Society City' has raised over $5,000 within two weeks to keep their doors open. The non-profit managed to raise these funds to pay off rent debt...
Concussion concerns for professional and community sport
In professional sports, the long-term damage of concussions is a major concern for the well-being of athletes. Technological advancements in concussion management have allowed better tracking of symptoms and recovery process and improved the communication between...
University student sport activity declines amid cost of living crisis
University students are struggling to pay for team sports without Government subsidies according to a leading academic. The NSW Government decreased the $100 Active Kids and $100 Creative Kids vouchers in January this year, combining the two incentives to a $50...
Demystifying culture shock for higher research students
Embarking on a Higher Degree Research journey presents many obstacles, with a variety of factors that are often overlooked. Jo Pye has spent the past 30 years away from the classroom, developing her career the best way she knows how. Now Ms Pye is returning, juggling...
Parents concerned over teen social media access after Sydney stabbing attack footage goes viral
Aussie parents are urged to monitor the online activity of their teenagers in the wake of two Sydney stabbing attacks earlier this month. Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel of 'Christ The Good Shepherd' Church in Wakeley was stabbed during a live-stream sermon on April 15 2024...
Surge in domestic violence incidents in NSW
There has been a surge in domestic violence related incidents in New South Wales, according to data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. (BOCSAR) The data identifies a 3.6 per cent increase in domestic violence related incidents from January 2019 to...
Dude, where are my wheels?
Minette Kirkegaard had recently begun university when she found herself victim to a series of unfortunate events. This short audio feature recounts the emotions and challenges of student life when things go wrong. Warning: this story contains explicit language....
‘I don’t want to fly anymore’: Kim Farrugia’s experience flying the day after 9/11
Miss Kim Farrugia, from the Southern Highlands NSW, was set to fly from Hobart the day after 9/11 occurred. This is her story. Cover image sourced via Pexels, copyright free.
Lost in illusion, or awakened reality? The story of a trip
While on a cosmic voyage into a realm of taboo and darkness, Shawn (not his real name) takes a chilling peek behind the curtain. As he questions the very origins and limits of reality, his narrative sketches a portrait of life lived in the shadows of liminality. "Is...