Student loan debt to be slashed under re-elected Labor government
Politics, Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Politics, Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

Student loan debt to be slashed under re-elected Labor government

Touching down in Adelaide, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to the party’s faithful to wipe 20 per cent off student loan debt in an effort to both reset the national conversation (following his month from hell) and prepare Labor for an election campaign that will likely be down to the wire.

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Australia is scrolling towards a social media ban
Current Affairs, Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Current Affairs, Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

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.

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Opinion Piece: The Proposed Social Media Ban

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.

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A future where humankind and nature live in a symbiotic ecosystem
Opinion Columns, Environment Jackson Fudge Opinion Columns, Environment Jackson Fudge

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.

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The Met Gala - Is it really out of touch?
Opinion Columns Chelsea Adams Opinion Columns Chelsea Adams

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.

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Connecting People with Jessica Williams
Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

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.

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Meet Sam’s Popcorn
Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Opinion Columns Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

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.

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