News Politics Consent education is now mandatory in all Victorian public schools by Ria Pandey The Victorian government will work with education experts and young people to develop a state-wide consent education program. “This [consent education program] will build on the [Respectful Relationships program],” Employment…
Film and TV News ‘Silicon Valley’ star Thomas Middleditch accused of sexual misconduct by Ria Pandey In an exposé published by the L.A. Times, Thomas Middleditch has been accused of sexual misconduct at Los Angeles nightclub Cloak & Dagger in 2019. CW: Sexual misconduct The sexual…
Features Politics Brittany Higgins, Christian Porter, and Australia’s epidemic of misogyny by Ria Pandey Canberra has recently been shaken by the allegations set forth by Brittany Higgins (amongst others) – but for Australian women, the reality of sexual assault has loomed over us for…
Music News ‘McCartney III’ to be reimagined by Phoebe Bridgers, Anderson .Paak, and more by Ria Pandey Paul McCartney has announced that he’s releasing a reimagined version of 2020’s McCartney III, featuring re-worked songs – covers and remixes alike. The reimagined record, McCartney III Imagined, comes after…
News World George Floyd’s family to receive $35 million from the city of Minneapolis by Ria Pandey George Floyd’s family is being paid $27 million (USD) by the city of Minneapolis to settle the lawsuit filed over the circumstances of his death. On May 25, 2020, George…
Features World International Women’s Day: A look back at four South-Asian women who rewrote history by Ria Pandey In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating four South-Asian women who broke down barriers and revolutionised history. Diasporic identities are difficult to define. Often, we find ourselves oscillating between…
News Politics World Indian farmers mark 100 days of protest with a road blockade by Ria Pandey The farmers’ protests – the world’s largest mass demonstration – began on August 9, 2020, in response to three farm acts passed by the Parliament of India. Samyukta Kisan Morcha…
News Politics Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced in historic verdict by Ria Pandey In a historic ruling, Nicolas Sarkozy is the first president in French history to be sentenced for corruption. A French court has found former French President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of…
Film and TV Music News Jeff Buckley’s life will be the focus of an upcoming biopic by Ria Pandey Titled Everybody Here Wants You, the motion picture is being produced with the full support of Jeff Buckley’s estate. As one of the ’90s most striking, unfulfilled talents, Jeff Buckley’s…
News Politics Aged care sector blasted by the Royal Commission for “neglect and abuse” by Ria Pandey The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s final report has detailed an extensive plan to totally overhaul Australia’s aged care system. In the wake of a damning royal…
Music Julien Baker – ‘Little Oblivions’ Album Review by Ria Pandey Despite the shifting soundscape of Little Oblivions, Julien Baker weaves through a barrage of bruising self-criticism to offer a brilliant record that lays bare her vulnerabilities. Known for her searing,…
Film and TV News Chadwick Boseman posthumously wins Best Actor at the Golden Globes by Ria Pandey Chadwick Boseman won the 2021 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) for his performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Chadwick Boseman is only the second posthumous…
News World Israel set to share COVID-19 vaccine with Palestinian labourers by Ria Pandey Having already launched one of the world’s most successful COVID-19 vaccination programs, Israel has now announced that they will be vaccinating Palestinians who work in Israel and the West Bank….
