By Aaron Taverniti The cruelty inflicted on the men, women and children seeking refuge from death and persecution, human beings who want to make our country their home, should be the object of national shame. You don’t have to believe in completely open borders to agree that the indefinite …
Read More »The Academy reveals It’s True Colours
By Cassie Bell We hear about ‘Oscar’ every year. But who is he/she really? If you think it’s the 35 centimetre, four kilogram, 24-carat gold statuette handed to winners at the Academy Awards, then you’re as mistaken as Bill Murray was when he signed up to voice a fat, ginger …
Read More »Several Australians surprised by cancellation of The Bolt Report
By Niamh Short As many as five viewers have been left shocked and confused after reports that Andrew Bolt’s Sunday morning political discussion show, The Bolt Report, has been terminated. The 56-year-old journalist and commentator used the segment as a platform to discuss a number of issues of concern, such …
Read More »Getting into uni: fair or fraudulent?
By Cassie Bell In Late January, the UNSW administration came under fire when the front page of The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) read “Revealed: the great uni entry charade”. Below the headline, a bold statistic claimed 46% of UNSW’s intake for 2016 were accepted into their chosen course, despite receiving …
Read More »Plebicite becoming problematic for pollies
By Cassie Bell Three Liberal Senators recently announced that they would vote against the Australian public if the results of a national plebiscite favoured the legalisation of gay marriage. Employment Minister, Eric Abetz, said he would not necessarily vote with the majority, while fellow Senators Cory Bernardi and Bridget McKenzie …
Read More »2016-2018 HESP Appointments Announced
By Cassie Bell Education Minister, Simon Birmingham, has reappointed the five existing members and introduced one new member to the Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP), to serve over the next two years. HESP is the legislative advisory body responsible for making recommendations to the minister about university standards. Members come …
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