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How much does it cost to kill someone?
A recent spate of gun violence in Sydney escalated last week when five people were shot in five days. It follows the murder of a man once known as the 'Tony Soprano' of Sydney's crime underworld. In …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
An interview with the Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne Aly
If you didn’t know we had a Minister for Youth, you wouldn’t be alone. In today’s deep dive, TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons asks the Minister what she actually does and what her plans are for her time i…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Good(ish) news for the economy
The good(ish) news is that this week we had the strongest indicator yet that inflation is easing, while unemployment remains low. The bad news is that the rental crisis continues, with rental prices …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Why Israel is protesting
Protests and strikes have continued in Israel this week in response to judicial reforms that will limit the powers of its Supreme Court. The reform passed despite fierce opposition, both in the parli…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Casual or permanent: which would you choose?
Casual employees who work consistent hours could have the option to become permanent employees under a new Government proposal. Employment Minister Tony Burke says it would mean job security for thos…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
What the global heatwave means for Australia's summer
The first week of this month was the hottest week on record according to the World Meteorological Organisation, but the Northern Hemisphere has continued to experience extreme weather conditions in t…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
A shakeup for Aussie unis
Following a review into higher education, the Federal Government has shed light on planned reforms for the university sector, including scrapping a rule that excludes some students from HECS. With a …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Will 'Barbenheimer' save Australian cinema?
Barbie and Oppenheimer shouldn’t have anything in common. One is a nostalgic trip with Barbie into the ‘real’ world, the other is an epic thriller about the inventor of the atomic bomb. Yet, their si…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
More than football
It’s time! The FIFA Women’s World Cup starts today and we are super excited. This event is going to be the most attended women’s sporting event in history. Off the field, Prime Minister Anthony Alban…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Did Victoria just get the Commonwealth Games cancelled?
Just last year, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was announcing the Commonwealth Games would be held in his state. He said while it would cost a substantial amount, he saw it as a “profound investmen…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago