Activewear retailer Lorna Jane suffered a recent advertorial blunder where the brand referenced COVID-19 when claiming its newly launched “LJ Shield exclusive technology” was capable of protecting wearers against viruses and bacteria. As a result, I...
Prior to the onset of COVID-19, global loneliness levels had reached an all-time high. According to the Australian Psychological Society’s 2018 Loneliness Report, one in four Australians are lonely and more than half of the population feel they...
A new semester. A new beginning. A chance to wipe the slate clean from the tribulations and stress that came before and to make a fresh start. There’s no denying 2020 has thrown a few unprecedented curveballs, rattling even the most fastidious...
Ok, so I know what you’re thinking: “Uh, I’m pretty much an expert at that already, thanks; I happen to be doing nothing right now, instead of studying”. But did you know that doing nothing is actually really good for you? And also, you’re reading –...
As we are all aware, the COVID-19 epidemic has brought and continues to bring global, local and personal disruption to the model of existence we are all accustomed to. Thankfully, as a distance student, this aspect of my life has remained...
Every now and again we’re faced with an assessment with elements that make us feel like a fish out of water. It could be unfamiliar programs we need to use, supporting resources we don’t know how to find (or have the time to) or a simple...
Having an awesome wardrobe doesn’t require having lots of money to spend. The ever-growing sustainable fashion movement doesn’t have to be hard to achieve, you just need to be mindful of your consumption of clothes. To make sure...
Whether you’re a full time creative, occasional hobbyist or took a brief dive into abstract poetry that one whimsical summer – there’s a good chance you have a few old projects lying around that could be earning you extra cash...
As ongoing drought, savage bushfires, dry lightning and consequential loss of life, property and air quality devastates Australia, the issue of climate change has well and truly taken centre stage. While impactful solutions have faced ongoing...
Need to travel for study? Whether it be an in-depth residential school trip, a whirlwind study tour or a life-altering student exchange, figuring out what to pack can be a daunting task – and one that is often left until the last minute! This is...