by Chloe Jarrett | Sep 4, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
A six-month trial for Queensland public transport will reduce all transport fees to 50 cents per trip, while across the border in NSW the cost of public transport has risen. The Queensland initiative, which began in August, will see a $150 Million reduction in fare...
by Samuel Shillington | Aug 28, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Australian festival-goers and musicians are singing out over current festival lineups amidst the worsening cost-of-living pressures. Lineups for ‘Beyond the Valley’ and ‘Lost Paradise’ include big industry names such as Ice Spice and Fisher, but many Australian...
by Samuel Shillington | Aug 20, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Shark nets and drumlines are once again under scrutiny as the NSW Government considers installing the nets across five Illawarra beaches for the summer season. Since 2012, less than 5 per cent of the marine life caught by the nets are considered ‘target sharks’,...
by Jack Rothfield | Jun 7, 2024 | Feature, News
The cost-of-living crisis is hitting community sports hard, with families struggling to pay for extra-curricular activities for children. Saturday morning sports are a huge part of growing-up in Australia, with children getting a chance to improve their gross motor...
by Eleanor Bailey | May 1, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Govt & Politics, News
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...