News Did friendlyjordies almost bring about the collapse of the NSW Government? by Ben Hansen A rift in the NSW Coalition Government has been exposed this week over koala protection legislation, an issue of sudden importance for Premier Gladys Berejiklian following a viral friendlyjordies hashtag….
Features Music From Sydney to London: how DIY music flourished during the global pandemic by Ben Hansen Affordable music equipment, revolutionised distribution systems, and a blossoming community all created the perfect storm for DIY music to succeed while the rest of the industry struggled. For decades, DIY…
Nature News Science World For the first time on record, the Arctic sea hasn’t frozen in October by Ben Hansen For the first time in recorded history, the water over Serbia’s Laptev Sea hasn’t frozen during October. The primary source of Serbia’s Arctic sea ice, the Laptev Sea, still hasn’t…
News World The deposition that Ghislaine Maxwell didn’t want you to see has just been unsealed by Ben Hansen Ghislaine Maxwell denied ever witnessing “inappropriate underage activities” from Jeffery Epstein in a 2016 deposition released online. A long-awaited 400-page deposition from Jeffery Epstein‘s ex-girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has just been…
News Despite an avalanche of backlash, the Government’s university funding cuts have gone through by Ben Hansen Despite facing backlash, protests, and worrying One Nation deals, the government has officially passed their university funding cuts. Expect your Arts degree to become a lot more expensive. Earlier this…
Music Hannah Frances uncovers serene folk-pop ballads on her debut EP ‘Silverleaves’ by Ben Hansen Across its 5 tracks, Hannah Frances’ debut EP Silverleaves reveals itself as a rich, warm experience, filled with the feeling of late spring days by the ocean. After three stunning…
Music LISTEN: Tame Impala & Caribou interview (Talkhouse Podcast) by Ben Hansen In the latest episode of the Talkhouse Podcast, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker and Caribou’s Dan Snaith chat about their admiration for each other’s music, their unlikely success, and Australian festivals….
News Weird World The Flaming Lips threw a COVID-safe concert by placing the crowd in giant bubbles by Ben Hansen The Flaming Lips performed to a crowd of bubble-cased attendees in what could be, but almost certainly won’t be, the future of live music. The Flaming Lips are no strangers…
News Weird The internet is exploding over the fly on Mike Pence’s head during the vice presidential debate by Ben Hansen The fly caught chilling on Mike Pence during the 2020 vice presidential debate has become this week’s biggest and best meme. Yesterday, vice presidential hopefuls Mike Pence and Kamala Harris…
Lists News A definitive ranking of Australia’s most iconic ‘Big Things’ by Ben Hansen From The Big Banana to The Big Potato, Australia is home to many big things. But which of Australia’s big things are the best things? Australia is home to many…
Music Video WATCH: Archie Roach – ‘Took The Children Away’ (30th Anniversary Edition) by Ben Hansen In honour of the 30th anniversary of his debut album Charcoal Lane, Archie Roach has reimagined his classic songs, today sharing his new rendition of Took The Children Away. The…
Music LISTEN: Sløtface – ‘the slumber tapes’ by Ben Hansen Norwegian rock group Sløtface have dropped the slumber tapes: a collection of atmospheric new music, lowkey reimaginings of songs from their album Sorry For The Late Reply, and a killer cover…
News Donald Trump insists on the next presidential debate being in-person, even though he has COVID-19 by Ben Hansen Despite currently recovering from COVID-19, Donald Trump says that he refuses to participate in a virtual election debate and will continue with the event, as planned. Yesterday, The Commission on…
