Media

Terrorism: A Tourist’s Dream

Picture a typical tourist attraction: the likely soundtrack of children playing, the sight of selfie-sticks being extended, litter blowing past like tumbleweed.

Now, think of a site that bears literal resemblance to a mass grave, a place where nearly…

If you’re a person of colour then why are you white?

The power struggles of being identity-neutral among mixed race individuals

Any discussion on identity politics tends to surround feelings of purpose, dominant genes, a sense of belonging, journeys of…

Poverty Porn Wednesday

‘Struggle Street’, a phrase appropriated by today’s youth, is commonly used to describe someone’s self-inflicted illness (i.e. hangover) or a stressful exam preparation (usually lack thereof). However, with the newly broadcasted documentary featured on SBS, Struggle Street has an added…

Sport: Why success doesn’t matter

Do you want to be a famous sports star? Well make sure you don’t choose to play Netball. You may be among the best players in the world but if it’s media coverage you’re after, just forget about it. The Australian netball team, the Diamonds, has been ranked world number…

Crime is so hot right now

You do not need to look far to find a story covering the latest killing or terrorist attacks happening around the world. It is sprawled across the front pages of our magazines and newspapers, with nightly news reports detailing the horrendous acts of violence, and it is even…

The Power Struggle

On 22 September 2014 The Women’s Weekly magazine launched their Power List, naming the 50 most influential women in Australia. However, before reaching the first name, I came across this statement from editor-in-chief, Helen McCabe who said, “Women tend to have an uneasy relationship with power…