Words by Johan Ariff The Manus Island Detention Centre has been officially closed for nearly a month now. Images of the inhabitants’ anguish and the Centre’s rotting facilities have been replaced once again by headlines decrying the looming Citizenship Crisis engulfing the Federal Parliament. Many Australians surely felt that this final rejection of the humanity […]
A Not-Very-Definitive Guide To Becoming A Mature Adult
Words by Jenna Morrissey Since turning twenty-five, there are few things I love more than being condescending to everyone younger than me. Why is this? Am I bitter? Possibly. Now although getting older is inevitable, there is a fine art when it comes to maturing. And let me tell you, I am fucking crushing it. […]
An Open Letter To Victims Of Sexual Assault
25 Words Bob Katter Can Use Instead Of ‘Gay’
How To Absolutely Nail A First Date
Words by Jenna Morrissey Dating certainly has its perks, like free food and much-needed validation. For the most part, though, dating in and of itself is the worst. It is the land where basic respect and human decency go right out the proverbial window. That is, if you’re doing it correctly. Now technically going on […]
You Know What Grinds My Gears? Tipping Culture
A Scumbag’s Guide To Cheating The Self-Checkout
Jane goes to the supermarket to buy three avocados. Upon reaching the self-serve checkout, she is politely asked by the machine to enter the amount of avocados that she is buying today. The machine has no way of knowing the actual amount, and will believe whatever answer Jane gives. How many avocados does Jane have? […]
The 6 Types Of Aussies You’ll Definitely Meet While Travelling
There’s no real getting away from the fact that Aussies love to travel. Literally, there isn’t. We’re a rampant global pandemic – the green and gold plague – and there aren’t many places on this earth you can go without overhearing someone carrying on in that loose, ocker brogue. It’s to be expected, therefore, that […]
5 Ridiculous Macca’s Burgers From Around The World, Ranked
McDonald’s is one of the few universal constants. It’s why we turn to the golden arches as a go-to in times of uncertainty; in foreign lands; in international airports: because no matter where you are in the world when your cravings hit, you can always count on Ronald to plate you up a run-of-the-mill cheeseburger and fries. […]