Unrealistic body standards still impact young people
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Unrealistic body standards still impact young people

Within a couple taps, I can see what any celebrity, influencer or model is wearing or doing, and whatever product they are trying to sell. It is no surprise that young people who frequent Instagram or TikTok experience higher body dissatisfaction.  

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Australian Government Brings Youth to the Table
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Australian Government Brings Youth to the Table

The Office for Youth has released a detailed strategy to assist the Australian Government to develop its relationship with Australian youth, while also offering an ambitious glimpse into a youth empowered future. 

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COWBOY CARTER
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COWBOY CARTER

It’s time to whip out the cowboy hat and collect those boots as we are about to hit a rodeo circuit like nothing else!

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Must Attend for Those who Loved Illuminate!
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Must Attend for Those who Loved Illuminate!

Through Natural Wonders, you embark on a mystical journey through a series of six installations of immersive artworks of the diverse natural ecosystems of the Botanic Gardens. You are guided through a thought-provoking storytelling, that transforms the Botanic Gardens under the shining stars into a creative studio.

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Connecting People with Jessica Williams
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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
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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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Sound of Planets
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Sound of Planets

This sensory experience takes you through an adventure of the cosmos, that will you leave relaxed with the tiny reality of our lives.

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Boy Swallows Universe TV Series Review
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Boy Swallows Universe TV Series Review

Highly regarded by many, Trent Dalton’s international bestselling novel Boy Swallows Universe was recently transformed into a mini-TV series on Netflix. For those who have read the beloved book, many will jump at the chance to compare the show with the novel. Dealing with two completely different art mediums prove it difficult to make comparisons beyond the plot of the story. The novel deals with inner dialogue, intricate descriptions, and relies heavily on the readers imagination, whereas the show utilises visual storytelling and rich soundscapes to emerge the viewer into the world of the protagonist, Eli Bell, played by Felix Cameron.

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Walking with the Fringe
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Walking with the Fringe

Adelaide Fringe: A History takes you on an intriguing walk through all the famous Fringe locations within the Adelaide Fringe Chronicles. Starting from the gates of Government House, and ending in the Garden of Unearthly Delights, you get a first-hand account of what makes the Fringe the magical festival it is today.

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A Journey of West Africa
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A Journey of West Africa

If you’re looking for something fun, interactive, explosive, and downright breathtaking, you need to see Afrique en Cirque!

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Hub’s Fringe 24 Guide
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Hub’s Fringe 24 Guide

With so much on display, Hub had pulled together our 2024 Fringe recommendations, that we know you’ll love!

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The Boy and the Heron: Film Review
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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.

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Asteroid City Film Review ★★★★☆
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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.

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Barbie (2023) Review ★★★★☆
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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.

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Kiss Me, Kate: Hub Interviews Kristian Latella
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Kiss Me, Kate: Hub Interviews Kristian Latella

Hub’s Tabitha Stephenson-Jones sat down with 21-year-old Kristian Latella, up-and-coming actor and visual effects student, to hear all about his role in the Hills Musical Company's current production of Kiss Me, Kate.

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