“Behind The Votes” The French Election: An Election of Two Rounds
Current Affairs, Politics Olivia Turner Current Affairs, Politics Olivia Turner

“Behind The Votes” The French Election: An Election of Two Rounds

Welcome back to Hub’s “Behind the Votes” series, as discussed in the previous instalment of the European Union (EU) election saw a monumental shift to the right, and its impact was far-reaching. French President Emmanuel Macron decided that there had been such a shift that it was the right time to call an election, and so that's what he did. What started out as trying to resolve the political unrest seen in France epically backfired and led to further tension in the country.

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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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Is a social media ban worth its buck?
Current Affairs, Politics Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Current Affairs, Politics Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

Is a social media ban worth its buck?

In May, the South Australian Government launched a feasibility study for a proposed ban on social media access for people under 16 years of age following mounting concerns about young people’s mental health. This comes after the February 2023 decision to ban the use of mobile phones in all South Australian public schools, responding to reports of ‘out of control’ bullying and deteriorating student performances in schools. But, is a social media ban worth its buck?

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And what flavour?
Current Affairs Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Current Affairs Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

And what flavour?

One of the biggest trends hitting the Gen Z zeitgeist, vaping had quickly risen to become the in thing for all young people to do. Coming to schoolyards near you, vaping offers many opportunities for young people to communicate, explore entrepreneurial hustles and find a pleasure away from the burden of schoolwork. The only catch – it’s killing you.

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What is going on?
Current Affairs, Politics Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist Current Affairs, Politics Zane LeBlond, Youth Affairs Journalist

What is going on?

It is said we live in historic times. Recent events have taken this beyond the joke. In one month, we have seen the worst presidential television debate in history, the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the incumbent President Joe Biden withdraw from the race – despite being the presumptive nominee.

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