One in seven uni students regularly go without food
A national survey has revealed that one in seven university students are forced to go without food.
The Universities Australia Student Finances Survey found that many students studying full-time are living on $18000 a year, and regularly go without food or other necessities because they cannot afford them.
More than 18,500 students participated in the survey.
Taliban attack on Afghan City of Ghazni
The attack on the Afghan city of Ghazni continues as different groups fight for control over the city
The Taliban launched an attack early on Friday morning and there are reports from local media that over a hundred people have been killed but that number has not been confirmed.
Local lawmaker Chaman Shah Ehtemadi in speaking with Reuters says the government are in control of the governor's office, police headquarters and intelligence compound but the Taliban are pressing towards these areas.
Caspian Sea dispute finds five country resolution
A historic deal regarding the Caspian Sea has been signed by five countries ending a two decade long dispute.
The contention between the countries was whether the Caspian Sea was technically a sea or a lake, as the categories determine which states can utilise the area.
The agreement between Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan allows all countries to use the waters as a common but the seabed full of resources will be divided between the countries.
Review: Love Letters to F***bois
Theatrical, entertaining, confronting and absolutely charming.
Wightman and Stark have gone above and beyond with their performance Love Letters to F***bois. It will be showing at Metro Arts until the 18th of August so get in before then, I guarantee it will be worth it. It’s entertaining, interactive, engaging and deeply honest.
Review: Mother
Noni Hazlehurst, an Australian treasure, with a career starting in the early 70’s, has touched an entire generation. Each time I discussed the show Mother to family and friends, mentioning Hazlehurst, I got the same recognition each time, of her presence in Play School.
Pink Matter: Human Error
- There’s been no shortage of charismatic, talented frontwomen representing for the future in neo-soul. From Nai-Palm to Syd Tha Kid: they’re progressive musically, with those avant-garde but infectious grooves and also socially, crashing through all the sexist glass ceilings and, y’know, actually being women, doing music. Why not take it a step further and be like Brisbane’s Pink Matter, a neo-soul quartet wholly comprised of women?
Phantastic Ferniture: Phantastic Ferniture
- When a prominent artist steps away from their solo project to front a band, it can be hard to not compare the two and pick a favourite. Don't worry though, Phantastic Ferniture, which is fronted by Julia Jacklin, and flanked by Liz Hughes and Ryan K Brennan, has dropped a serious body of work by way of their self-titled, debut album. Showcasing the ample musicality of the band members, it never relies too much on the forward push from having Jacklin's name tied to it.
Christopher Port: Everything In Quotes: "Light"
- It’s hard to go past that title, right? A partner to previous EP Everything In Quotes “Dark”, what’s it all about? Why is Christopher Port putting everything in quotes?
Porpoise Spit: God Yeah!
- Melbourne four-piece, self-proclaimed rosé rock n rollers Porpoise Spit have released their new EP titled God Yeah! According to the band, the EP is a “nod to riding out the hard times with your chosen family, queerness and heartbreak”. The five tracks are a dose of high energy that will continue ringing throughout your body long after you have listened to it.