Australia
‘Workforce Australia’ Is a Mess Because Governments Are Either Bad With Tech or Hate Poor People
The platform has become the source of widespread “fear and distress” among welfare recipients across the country.
Australia Is on the Verge of Another Heavy Wave of COVID-19 Cases
Early evidence suggests the new Omicron sub-variant, BA.4/5, could be the most transmissible seen yet.
The Blind Faith of Subliminal TikTok Videos
From ski-sloped noses to a tiny waist: With the use of subliminal messages, TikTok users are promising you anything and everything you want.
The Australian Government Is Making Life Hell for Unemployed People
A new employment services platform is suggesting some job seekers apply for jobs out of state, for those who can access the service at all.
Extreme Body Mod Artist Jailed for Manslaughter and Genital Mutilation
The Australian man, who removed one woman’s labia and cut flesh from the abdomen of another, advised his victim against seeking medical help when her implant became infected.
On A Secret Visit to Ukraine, Albanese Vows Even More Military Aid
The visit makes Anthony Albanese the first Australian prime minister in history to make it to Ukraine.
Why Tasman Keith is Focusing on Himself
I just wanted to be like, “Who am I?”, first and foremost, “and am I okay?”
Perth Is the New Meth Capital of Australia
The drug’s use in capital cities has outpaced its popularity in regional centres across the country for the first time since 2017.
Teachers in NSW Are Striking for the Absolute Bare Minimum
“Acting on un-competitive salaries and unsustainable workloads is the only way to stop more teachers leaving.”
Interview With a Sex Work Accountant
"I had a client who asked if they could claim a boob job, and their accountant said yes. You actually can’t."
In Defence of Drunk Girls in the Bathroom
She is the poster child for unconditional love. She is always in your court. She would take a bullet for you.
Uber Drivers Will Get Landmark Workplace Protections in Australia
“For too long, the balancing of flexibility and the enforcement of strong workplace rights and protections has been seen as a zero-sum game.”