News There’s a social distancing edition of ‘Where’s Wally?’ and it’s brilliant by Matt Brazel The social distancing edition of Where’s Wally? leaves him with nowhere to hide. The tables have finally turned for our stripy, friend. For decades now, the Where’s Wally? series (Where’s Waldo…
News Video QLD kebab shop fined $6,772 for enabling a sneaky 3am rave by Manning Patston Brunswick Street Mall’s Shah Kebabs breached lockdown restrictions by enabling an impromptu, 30-person rave under their roof. Under normal circumstances, a weary trip to the kebab shop usually signals the…
Music LISTEN: Cosmo’s Midnight – ‘Yesteryear’ by Emily Elvish Cosmo’s Midnight have dropped their first solo single of 2020, Yesteryear. The track blends chartered and progressive pop stylings into a quirky reflection on the clarity and confusion of the last year….
News Are socially distanced live concerts actually a good idea? by Matt Brazel By this point, many of us are painfully aware of the havoc that the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought upon the world’s music industry. Over the past several weeks, live concerts…
Features News What David Bowie’s music can teach us about the beauty of isolation by Emily Elvish David Bowie was always considered ahead of his time. Rising amongst cultural movements which worshipped life’s most co-dependent charms – sex, drugs and rock and roll – the chameleonic singer/songwriter…
News Randy Newman shares new social distancing anthem ‘Stay Away’ by Claire Adema Amidst the panic of coronavirus pandemic, we really appreciate a story that brings some light to the importance of social distancing. With artists bringing us live streamed music, renditions and…
News Scientists believe up to 1 in 4 coronavirus carriers could be asymptomatic by Emily Elvish Much of the world is currently in lockdown and social distancing has become an all too familiar term in our vocabulary. There’s a reason why. Robert Redfield, the director of…
News Pauline Hanson is protesting social distancing laws by lying in a paddock by Julia Lo Surdo The infamous Pauline Hanson has once again made Australian headlines for her, once again, questionable choice of words and actions. The One Nation leader has told Sky News that she…
News Someone is reimagining classic album covers with social distancing by Claudia Schmidt Last week it came out that artist Martin Handford has created a social distancing version of his beloved picture book, Where’s Wally? Now design agency Activista Los Angeles have started…
News NSW warns of $11,000 fines and 6 months jail time for leaving the house by Mia Montesin Individuals in NSW could face serious consequences for breaches of the latest Public Health Act. Buying food, exercising, or accessing public health services, amongst other “reasonable excuses”, are outlined in…
Film and TV News Read Wes Anderson’s picks for what to watch while self-isolating by Emily Elvish Who better to curate your list of weekend viewing than the king of arthouse film himself? Filmmaker Wes Anderson has penned a letter to independent streaming service The Criterion Channel,…
News Britney Spears calls for redistribution of wealth in new social media post by Claire Adema Britney Spears has taken a socialist stance in her latest social media post in response to COVID-19. In a time where being at home, binge-watching Netflix, and spending the day…
News Why people are saying “physical distancing” instead of “social distancing” by Mia Montesin Over two million Instagram posts are tagged #socialdistancing, featuring everything from empty supermarkets to selfies bearing little relation to the pandemic. Yet in an effort to honour the need for…
