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The future of pill testing in NSW
With the upcoming election, will NSW have a chance to perhaps see this program rolled out across our state? And so, what might the major political parties have to say on this issue leading up to the election?
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Opinion: You’ve missed Keating’s point
Since the interview we have been told it is best to ignore Keating because he’s like an annoying ex-husband according to SMH journalist Malcolm Knox, he’s a crazy old uncle according to opposition leader Peter Dutton, the world has changed since the 1990s according to Prime Minister Albanese and that he’s a defender of a…
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A conversation with Mona Eltahawy: To be ‘savage and dangerous’
Art: Anh Noel “International women’s day isn’t just one day; it should be every day.” On International Women’s Day, Australian Greens Deputy Leader and Senator, Mehreen Faruqi hosted a conversation with guest speaker Mona Eltahawy at UNSW: Global Feminism. A fierce advocate for women’s rights and one of the world’s most prominent feminists, Eltahawy was…
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Vaucluse & Coogee Debate: Candidates fight for two affluent seats in Sydney
A public debate brought together seven candidates — four from Vaucluse and three from Coogee — in the evening of March 14th. Held at the East Leagues Club in Bondi Junction, the two-hour event soon turned tense, with heated exchanges between participants, notably among nominees of the two main parties. Less than two weeks…
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Bagel Liberalism: A critical take on the Daniels’ latest A24 hit
When Everything Everywhere All at Once released earlier this year, many Asians in diaspora viewed the film’s success as a major win for Asian representation. Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (‘the Daniels’), the maximalist comedy-drama received critical acclaim for its unique take on the multiverse narrative. Many Asian viewers praised the film for…
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The Power of Poetry: Simon Armitage — an experience
We entered the main space of the Roundhouse in the warm afternoon after an early dinner. We sat in the dark, light focused on the podium. The audience was large, plenty of old and young alike, quiet except for the occasional murmur in anticipation. It was almost time. We were all there for Simon Armitage. …
