Christmas is a special time of year, reserved for family, friends and celebrating. But it can also be stressful trying to please everyone. Here are some top tips for a (relatively) stress free Christmas. Delegate Responsibilities If you find yourself designated the role as hostess this year then be sure to rely on those around […]

One of the biggest sporting events in the Australian calendar is also the most controversial. But how bad is the horse racing industry, really? The Race That Divides the Nation The rise of animal activists and militant vegans has recently overshadowed a normally fun day out at the races. Most people enjoy dressing up, having […]

Are coffee cups recyclable? What can go in the green bin? When it comes to recycling Australians don’t even come close to global recycling standards. Just a few decades ago Australia’s recycling system was quite straight forward, the majority of milk came in glass bottles and were reused. Cardboard boxes were picked up and taken […]

From online petitions, mass marches and social media campaigns, it seems as though there is a new reason to protest every week. But just how effective is activism? Activism or Slacktivism? At it’s core activism is about encouraging social, political or economic change. The way people and groups go about that change varies. Some choose […]

Uluru holds a special place in most Aussie’s hearts, but for Indigenous Australians it’s sacred. The History of Uluru Uluru is estimated to be 600 million years old and human settlement began around 10,000 years ago. It has always played a large role within the Indigenous communities surrounding it and the first recorded climb was […]

At first glance, trophy hunting seems barbaric and unnecessary but there’s actually a lot more to it. What Is Trophy Hunting? Trophy hunting essentially allows people the opportunity to shoot (either with a gun, arrow or spear) big game like giraffes, antelope, wolves and more controversially, lions. It tends to be tourists travelling specifically for […]

It seems like every day there is something new to be outraged about. Is it important to be passionate about current affairs or is it unhealthy to care about everything? What Is Outrage Culture? Remember when everyone and their dog was up in arms about Apu? Yes, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon from fictional show The Simpsons? The […]

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (among others) are meant to encourage us to be more social, but is it isolating us instead? The Ups and Downs of Social Media You’d be hard pressed to find someone that didn’t have at least one active social media account. Everyone from your Grandmother to your 10-year-old niece is posting, […]

Have you ever dreamed of leaving all your worries behind and escaping to the bush? Well, as it turns out, there’s a lot more to off grid living than meets the eye. The definition of off grid living is: living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on one or more public utilities. This means using your […]

Do you want to make some extra cash? Here are some easy side hustles that are totally worth giving a go! Take Advantage of the Gig Economy Chances are you’ve heard of the gig economy, it would be pretty difficult not to! Aussies are finding new and interesting ways to supplement their income. We all […]