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TV for the mind: seeking out thought-provoking viewing
Streaming services became a staple during the COVID-19 lockdowns, with binge-watching and couch marathons evolving into a “quarantine and...
Mar 30, 20213 min read


Fans flock to west’s new foodie playground
You can hear the live music from the far end of the street as the brightly lit domes and colourful shipping containers come into view....
Mar 29, 20213 min read


Animal Crossing one year on: still building community and connection
As the COVID-19 pandemic caused global lockdowns and mass panic, a game came along that turned out to be exactly what we needed. Animal...
Mar 20, 20215 min read


A tough year, but Alley Tunes is emerging stronger than their coffee
“This is what we love, we love music, we love records,” says favourite Swinburne cafe co-owner and manager Max Le Bras. For 14 years,...
Mar 20, 20213 min read


Disabled gamers move to the forefront: The importance of accessibility settings in video games
“Most people take it for granted but being recognised is a very awesome feeling for people like me,” says Keelin Foley, a gamer with a...
Mar 19, 20213 min read


Thousands rally for women’s justice
Thousands of people gathered near Parliament House in Melbourne today as part of the nation-wide March4Justice rallies, protesting...
Mar 15, 20212 min read


Enabling fun: how an online community is supporting AbleGamers to increase accessibility in gaming
In 2004, Mark Barlet watched as a friend’s multiple sclerosis began to interfere with her ability to use a mouse, leaving her unable to...
Mar 15, 20215 min read


‘Set up to fail’: Language policies undermine Indigenous children
Surrounded by red soil in the baking Northern Territory, Lajamanu is one of a handful of isolated communities suffering from...
Dec 16, 20206 min read


Chance encounters not enough: Indigenous students deserve better
Scott Rathman was lacking direction and motivation at school when a chance encounter with an artist changed his life. Scott – the...
Dec 4, 20204 min read


DIY: pandemic inspires passionate small business pursuits
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Caitlin Oakley lost her job working for a music theatre producer in Sydney. Worried she might...
Nov 19, 20205 min read


Friendships under pressure: how lockdown and opening up has affected the way we connect
After talking to a friend about the pressures on friendship groups during COVID-19, Callum Mackay took to a Facebook community to ask:...
Nov 17, 20205 min read


Under pressure of the pandemic, Australians turned to gambling
Online gambling rates among Australians rose during lockdown, even when popular leagues like the AFL and NRL were on hold. Betting...
Nov 11, 20204 min read
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