Politics & Economics

Sorry, I can’t student today: Coping through the COVID-19 pandemic

Rhonda ChapmanMarch 23, 2020

All students will stress, to some degree, during their studies. That’s because stress is a natural, physical response that helps your brain and body cope with d...

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Australia’s Bushfires: The Crisis Ravaging the Country

Caitlin GavaFebruary 14, 2020

The sky is blood red. Sirens are wailing. Buildings are shrouded in a heavy, grey haze. Gas bottles are exploding like bombs. The wind is hot and swirling. The ...

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WA surrogacy laws: Defining families by gender roles not love

Caitlin GavaDecember 16, 2019

'I want to leave my mark on the world just like every other parent and instil some good morals in someone who's going to carry on that legacy. I'm someone who l...

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NUS Daily Debrief: 12 December 2019

Caroline SabaterDecember 13, 2019

The last day of conference began with voting for NUS positions. As only delegates voted, the morning was left for relaxing and sleep ins. There was only one ses...

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NUS Daily Debrief: 11 December 2019

Caroline SabaterDecember 12, 2019

Just when you thought the NUS National Conference couldn’t get any more chaotic, I woke yesterday morning to a fire alarm! Dragging myself out of bed and of cou...

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NUS Daily Debrief: 10 December 2019

Caroline SabaterDecember 11, 2019

Tuesday started strong (or loud) with the Student Unity faction chanting “We have the numbers!”; the numbers being that they have majority on the conference flo...

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NUS Daily Debrief: 9 December 2019

Amber Weir and Caroline SabaterDecember 10, 2019

AW: For those of you who are blissfully unaware of the havoc currently occurring in the sweet town of Ballarat, you may remember the Guild election that happene...

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Embracing LNG will not provide us with a cleaner climate future

Chris MacFarlaneNovember 26, 2019

On November 27, some of the worst climate criminals from around the country will be gathering in Perth for the Resources Technology Showcase. Corporations inclu...

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Up in flames: A burning ecosystem

Caroline SabaterNovember 14, 2019

In August this year, the Amazon rainforest was enveloped in flames for the pursuit of farmable land. Since 2018, President Jair Bolsonaro has led the nation int...

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Queer spaces and queer safety: the changing culture of gay bars

Max VosNovember 6, 2019

Content Warnings: Mentions of transphobic and homophobic violence, assault, language and mentions of alcoholism and drug abuse The names of queer bars mentio...

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