The Australian Government needs to Clean Up Their Duty of Care Act
Australia is a big contributor to climate change with Australia being the highest emitter of C02 per person in the world and if strong enough actions are not taken to address the climate crisis, there will be serious consequences such as an increase in natural disasters, species becoming extinct, a rise in global temperatures, and growth in illness rates.
The Australian Government needs to Clean Up Their Duty of Care Act (Full Essay)
The Australian Government has a duty of care to reduce national emissions and effectively combat environmental issues to protect the future of its citizens.
The Boy and the Heron: Film Review
This summer, the award-winning Studio Ghibli has released yet another film to a iconic chain of hits by their acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki. The Boy and the Heron casts Soma Santoki as young boy protagonist Mahito Maki. The film is a semi-autobiographical version of Miyazaki’s childhood. The film depicts a coming of age in the cruel unrelenting world of Japan during World War Two.
Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Film Review ★★★★★
If you grew up in the late 2000s/early 2010’s you probably remember the Hunger Games books or movies. 15 years after the release of Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games trilogy, the film adaptation of the prequel novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes takes us back to Panem for the 10th annual Hunger Games.
Rapid Recount: Vailo Adelaide 500 2023
For the second year in a row, the streets of Adelaide were alive with the sound of supercars. Over 4 massive days, two champions were crowned and over 260 thousand people lined the track situated in the Adelaide East Parklands. However, the weekend started very different from the sunshine of Sunday’s podium. It started in the rain, the pouring, pounding rain…
Supercars Speed into Adelaide for Cut-Throat Season Finale
A week has passed since the Adelaide 500 and with the champagne dried and the circuit being dismantled, it’s time to reflect on a weekend full of action. Adelaide had two championships needing to be decided and with 25 cars on track across the weekend. It was an event not to be missed, especially for those located in the festival state.
Second Hand Fashion? The Look You Didn’t Know You Needed!
Fast fashion continues to dominate the Australian clothes market. According to the ‘From high fashion to high vis’ 2021 report from the Australian Fashion Council, published on ABC News. Approximately 227,000 tonnes of garments are discarded in Australia each year to landfill.
Asteroid City Film Review ★★★★☆
Asteroid City is the 11th film by the iconic American filmmaker Wes Anderson, following other classics such as Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), and The French Dispatch (2021), and delivers a nuanced, yet refreshing take for 2023.
Barbie (2023) Review ★★★★☆
What was most shocking about Greta Gerwig’s 2023 film Barbie was genuinely how funny and entertaining it was to watch. Despite months of the overwhelmingly positive PR campaigns and the release of hit singles such as Dua Lipa’s ‘Dance the Night Away,’ there has been a growing sense of concern and fear towards the eventual release date for the film.
Adelaide Illuminated: Resonate Experience
Taking those first few steps into the gardens, I was overwhelmed by a strange sense of relief. Illuminate Adelaide has returned once again, casting light on the cold winter nights.
Reigniting Period Justice in South Australia: Youth Period Summit 2023
On 11 July at the U City second floor conference room, an audience of over 100 people amassed, all from a diverse pool of high schools, universities, and workplaces, to collaborate to create a period justice charter, that could be applicable in any of those environments.
AVCon 2023: Adelaide’s Ultimate Celebration of Anime and Gaming is Back!
Are you a fan of anime, gaming, cosplay, pop culture, and art in South Australia? Then mark your calendars for July 21-23, 2023, and join us at the Adelaide Convention Centre for AVCon 2023, the ultimate celebration of all things anime and gaming in Adelaide!
UN Youth’s Evatt Competition: Day 1
The first South Australian round of UN Youth Australia's 2023 Evatt Competition just took place at Flinders University on May 29th. As Australia’s premier diplomacy competition, Evatt engages students in Years 9-12 in important issues of contemporary global politics, and helps them develop skills in negotiation, teamwork, and public speaking.
An Interview with Callum Barrott-Walsh, Advocate and Political Staffer
I was recently lucky enough to have a chat with Callum Barrott-Walsh, a young community advocate and political staffer, to find out how he got involved in the change-making space, what his future plans are, and to hear his advice for other young people within SA.
Youth Programs in SA
Do you want to meet like-minded young people? Do you have a passion for politics but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re super interested in International Relations (who isn’t, right??)! Well then you’re in luck, there are so many youth opportunities and programs to get involved in within SA - here are just a few of them.
Youth Opportunities with Councils
Do you want to make a change in your community? Would you like to be involved in your Local Council and what programs they run/how young people’s views are represented? Well, then you’re in luck! Many Councils within SA have their own versions of a ‘Youth Advisory Committee’ (or YAC) that you can get involved with.
The Upcoming Generation: Earth’s Eradication
“One bottle will have no impact.” Now visualise Earth’s population, instantaneously a critical number of seven billion bottles have materialised. Human impact is literal and the actions that proceed from now are crucial. Currently, our present and previous generations have contributed to awful and growing issues.
Russia and Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine started on the 24th of February, when Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine. Many believe that it goes back to the fall of the USSR.
US Midterm Elections
So, the elections are run every two years, and when they fall in the middle of a Presidential term (which is 4 years), they are called midterms. In these elections, candidates for both chambers of Congress - The House of Representatives and The Senate are up for election. The House of Representatives introduces laws in the form of Bills, while The Senate can block or approve them - as well as other roles, associated with the President.