The crisis the world has chosen to ignore
In Sudan, a conflict between unscrupulous warlords has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and risks unwinding decades of progress for Africa.
Lidia Thorpe: A Powerful Voice in Australian Black Politics
Lidia Thorpe’s actions are among the most powerful movements in Australian Black politics.
I was a young person at the social media summit so you don’t have to be…
The South Australian and New South Wales Governments held a joint Social Media Summit in both states over the past two days, looking at new South Australian laws regulating the use of social media for those under 14.
Heartstopper Season 3: Reviewing the season through tears
Despite Netflix’s miserable track record of cancelling shows after a single season, Heartstopper season 3 premiered on Thursday and it was emotional to say the least!
Riverdale Deserved Your Love: Convincing You to Embrace the Chaos
Sure Riverdale got weird, but who needs another bland teen drama when you could have musicals and cults and interdimensional wizards?? Just embrace the chaos!!
Australia is scrolling towards a social media ban
South Australia got the ball rolling, becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to begin plans to imposing a social media ban on people under 16 years of age. Following mounting pressure from e-safety advocates, SA is setting the stage for nationwide change to how young people communicate online.
Pop Girlies Unite! A Highly Biased Recap of the 2024 VMAs
This past Thursday marked the 41st MTV Video Music Awards and now I present to you my Highly Biased Recap of the highly eventful night.
Jazmin Bingham: Advocating climate justice for Indigenous Australians
Jazmin is a proud Gomeroi woman based in Boandik lands in the southeastern South Australia. Jazmin is very passionate about fighting for climate justice and aboriginal rights. Jazmin has a vision for a fair and just future and wishes that for everyone.
Past, present and future of the first landowners
I envision a future where these rates are much lower and almost nil. A future where here, Indigenous people are treated as sovereign beings. Where Indigenous peoples, cultures and perspectives are valued by the Australian public. I envision a future where the past is acknowledged and not forgotten.
Sania Ali
We interview Sania Ali, a young change maker seeking to make the world a better place.
How a school should look: How to improve the education of secondary students
While the Australian curriculum is constantly being updated, it still seems miss the key updates that it requires to truly cater for the modern-day Australian student. Below are some concepts that have the potential to allow the high school curriculum to become an educational powerhouse.
Opinion Piece: The Proposed Social Media Ban
In May 2024, the South Australian government announced their intention to potentially prevent children under the age of 14 from accessing social media, and requiring parental consent for 14 and 15 year olds to use social media platforms.
The ban comes as reports of increased mental health concerns stemming from social media use have peppered mainstream media outlets for the first half of the year. There have been vocal advocates for an against the ban, and the Hub Interns have some thoughts.
I Like the Olympics But Don’t Write About Sports Too Much…Let’s Rate Some Olympic Outfits
The Olympics’ opening ceremonies are known for many fashion hits and misses, Team Australia even more so. As the Opening Ceremony for Paris is one month away, let's take a blast from the past and get a rating.
We’ll Never Go Out of Style: the Dangers of Microtrends
Mob wife, clean girl, coastal grandma, office siren, rockstar girlfriend, old money, coconut girl. While these might seem like an endless supply of buzzwords, to TikTok they are just a few of the latest fashion aesthetics.
A future where humankind and nature live in a symbiotic ecosystem
Sometimes it might seem like the efforts that you are making for the environment aren’t really helping, but I can assure you that they are. If you continue to live consciously, others might just follow in your footsteps. Soon enough, if we all do our part, we may end up living in a completely eco-friendly state. It might take a while, but a symbiotic relationship with nature is achievable for humankind.
The Met Gala - Is it really out of touch?
We’ve all seen the TikToks comparing this year’s Met Gala to the Hunger Games. Why is that? And how does the state of our world influence our perceptions of the ultra-elite.
When I was scrolling on social media this week like every Met Gala week, I saw the TikTok about the pretty dresses, the celebrity interviews, the designer drama, and the fashion faux pas.
But what was way more prominent in my feed was the montages contrasting the glitz and glamour of The Met with the destruction in war-torn Palestine and Ukraine. This and the resultant anger from users who even made a trend out of blocking attendees (#blockout2024), was so prominent that it made mainstream media.
Picture this: Living with a ‘blind mind’
Can you picture something that’s not in front of you?
Can you imagine how something tastes, or how someone you’re not with talks?
Connecting People with Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams wants to put an end to loneliness. For new migrants especially, it can be quite difficult to find your own community and people. Many younger migrants face higher levels of social isolation. This inspired Jessica to create Small World Networking.
Meet Sam’s Popcorn
To begin Youth Week, I have interviewed Sam Weavers. Sam, otherwise known professionally as Sam’s Popcorn, is revolutionising the popcorn game. Despite being in high school, Sam has unlocked people’s tastebuds in search of the next big flavour.
