It was the year 2011. Adele’s smash hit ‘Rolling in the Deep’ topped Billboard charts and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 was the highest grossing film. Closer to home, most of the current UNSW cohort spent their days contemplating whether to trade their tiny teddies for a roll-up at recess, or to …
Context Everybody loves a bargain. But, the softest cotton can come from the harshest of conditions. Behind the excitement and price slashes of mid-year sales is the sorrowful reality of child labour. According to the International Labour Organisation (‘ILO’) and UNICEF’s global estimate, the number of children in forced labour has increased for the first …
When you think about the country Sri Lanka, I’m sure a few things come to mind. Maybe you visualise the island nation’s tranquil landscape and the endless beaches that lead into lush rainforests. Maybe you start drooling over the thought of devouring delectable curries and sipping a coconut at that golden hour. But I’m sure …
We all appreciate the convenience of an Uber when we’re stranded somewhere after a night out. But how exactly do these digital platforms ensure their workers are protected and paid enough? This is an increasingly hot topic as Australia’s gig economy has boomed since the beginning of the pandemic. In particular, app-based transportation and delivery …
1984 But on Steroids? Fighting within Ukraine, a soaring inflation rate, increased food and commodity costs and a rapidly depreciating currency. It all sounds a little too apocalyptic for our world. However, this is precisely the predicament for the Russian Government, with a currency drop so severe, if not managed correctly, would harken Russia back …
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What does the future hold for us? From envisioning flying cars, to living on Mars. Another concept gaining momentum within the media is ‘The Metaverse’. A conceptualised idea which connotes a world beyond our universe as we know it, one that exists in a virtual realm but feels just as real. The possibilities are endless, …
Record Job Vacancies and non-existent skills migration has put power back into the hands of the employee. The Great Resignation, a trend that has gripped America, is finding it just as hard as Novak Djokovic to arrive and stay on the shores of Australia. As the pandemic prompted a revolutionary shift in the way we …
By Maxwell Ward & Caroline Li At last, we made it to the light at the end of the tunnel. Freedom day has been and gone and the economy is in full swing with CBA reporting a 12.3% increase in week on week card spending as of Friday the 15th of October within NSW. Which …
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Whoever first stated “the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes” must have never played an MMORPG. They never seem to die. Runescape, Destiny, Star wars: The Old Republic, Diablo… Anyone remember World of Warcraft? I do. I fondly remember playing world of Warcraft with my grandpa; a pastor, engineer, veteran and a …
Something I’ve noticed about my generation is that beneath a culture that emphasises getting ahead, we tend to leave ourselves behind The internet has brought a welcome wave of knowledge into our lifestyles however with that we also now have an ocean of worries. The job market only gets more competitive, there always seems to …
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