The Australian Festival Association (AFA) has called on the government to better fund music festivals with two in five events experiencing a major impact due to a lack of funding. The call comes after the Soundcheck Report, commissioned by Creative Australia, revealed...
The number of adoptions has reached a record low in Australia, with young people opting against having children due to rising living costs, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) and Monash University’s 2023 Australian Youth Barometer. The...
An independent MP’s petition to make HECS fairer for university students has attracted almost 220,000 signatures in under two weeks. Member for Kooyong Monique Ryan launched the petition 12 days ago and it already has 216,000 signatures. The petition proposes to...
University students are struggling to manage the cost of living as they step into the new academic year. From avoiding paid parking to skipping meals, University of Wollongong students say they are ‘not managing’ the expenses of life. Pulse Pantry is a...
Hundreds of people struggling to find housing gathered outside Sydney Town Hall on Saturday to rally for better living conditions and cheaper rent. The rally was hosted by Get a Room, a campaign from the National Union of Students. Protestors gathered to demand more...