Superannuation: Should our contributions be increased or is it better to have the money in our pocket now?
Unlike a lot of other western countries, Australia has a forced saving system called superannuation. When the system was introduced back in 1992, 3% of your income went to your super, which is only ac...
19 Okt 202019min
Conspiritualism: What is it and should we be worried?
Conspiritualism is a blend of two words: Conspiracy and spiritualism and it describes a strange phenomena that you might have noticed on your social media feeds. It describes the wellness bloggers and...
18 Okt 202019min
Could your name make it harder to get a job?
What’s in a name when you’re applying for a job? Does your name impact your hire ability? In 2012 researchers conducted an experiment sending out fictional applications for real jobs. On some they u...
15 Okt 202016min
The death of the mall: Can it survive COVID-19?
Will COVID-19 be the ‘great accelerator’ in the death of the shopping mall? The mall has gone from the height of the social scene to struggle street in only a couple of decades, and the closing of sho...
14 Okt 202019min
You're not the first one to survive a pandemic
It’s easy to feel like we’re the first ones to go through a pandemic like this, and that the deprivations and constant state of underlying anxiety is unique to our generation. But while this is a once...
13 Okt 202019min
Why people are calling for JK Rowling to be cancelled
J.K. Rowling is one of the most famous authors in the world. The Harry Potter book series have sold more than 500 million copies across 80 languages. Potter isn’t just a series, it’s a phenomenon. B...
12 Okt 202020min
The Aussies fighting for a Bali memorial site
Eighteen years ago today 202 people including 88 Australians were killed in a terror attack in the tourist district of Bali. A powerful car bomb, hidden inside a white Mitsubishi van, was detonated by...
11 Okt 202020min
Is fast fashion destroying the planet?
Fast fashion is the rise of cheap, trendy, affordable and accessible clothes that turn catwalk trends into bargain buys in a matter of weeks. And while more fashion choices might seem like a good thin...
8 Okt 202019min
