by Ashleigh Wright | May 26, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
The federal government will regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes as credit products, due to the “growing dangers” of cash-strapped Australian consumers falling into debt. Assistant Treasurer and Illawarra Labor MP Stephen Jones announced the reforms on Monday...
by Ashleigh Wright | Jun 27, 2022 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Australian consumers are getting less bang for their buck as supermarkets are downsizing their products while keeping prices the same. The move, dubbed ‘shrinkflation’ by economists, is a way for companies to increase the price of popular brands without having to swap...
by Mikayla Mcguirk-Scolaro | May 25, 2022 | Miks and Mads, News, Podcasts
This week, Miks and Mads wrap up the Aussie election (hello giant crossbench) and discuss the importance of women in parliament. We find out what tree we are based on our fave pasta and listen to the amazing life story of Isaiah Vidler, a survivor of hydrocephalus....
by Mikayla Mcguirk-Scolaro | May 25, 2022 | Miks and Mads, News, Podcasts
This week, Miks and Mads try and help you get through the next days of the election. Hang in their besties. We talk to UOW Labor Club President Liam Douglas and UOW Young Greens convenor Takesa Frank about their experiences as youngins in Aussie politics. We also...
by Jasper Baumann | May 25, 2022 | News
Anthony Albanese has emerged victorious after winning the 2022 Federal Election, with the Labor government set to form the next parliament of Australia. This makes Anthony Albanese only the fourth Labor leader to beat the opposition since World War II behind Gough...