buyback Saving the Murray, one incentive at a time On the world’s driest inhabited continent, water can often be hard to come by. This was the case ten years ago, when grave fears were held over the ecological health of the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) – colloquially known as the nation’s food bowl. In the midst of one of
boycott Why boycotts are sometimes more talk than action Sometimes, a shoe can be more than just a shoe. No matter how alluring it is in terms of comfort, quality and price, consumers may take their money elsewhere – simply because of something the manufacturer has said or done. Boycotts have long been a popular way for consumers to collectively
american presidential election When voters lie... Voting is, without doubt, the bedrock of a democracy. During elections, it enables the citizens of a state to have a say on which candidate is best fit to represent them and is capable of making the right decisions. In just a few weeks, millions of Americans will have the
books Fate of the public library Over the past decade or so, public libraries have fallen out of favour with many user demographics, myself included. Increased ownership of electronic goods, associated with significant technological breakthroughs during the 21st century, have somewhat diminished the value and relevance of the traditional library. Their traditional purpose as a place
2016 us election The Endorsement Game If you were paying attention to the major party conventions held in the U.S. last month, you may have noticed a stark difference in the ‘quality’ of speakers at each event. The 2016 Republican National Convention brought to light the struggles Donald Trump has had garnering support from key
australian politics Election 2016: Same Sex Marriage Australian politicians have run out of wriggle room to dodge the issue of same-sex marriage. It is almost inevitable that the next Federal Government will be required to address calls for marriage equality one way or another. The Coalition’s policy Since taking over the top job last September, Malcolm
bernie sanders The Swedish Brains Behind the Welfare State Welfare capitalist policies are often touted as a means of addressing inequality in developed nations. A prime example of this would be the presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders, which has energised many American voters with the prospect of universal health care and free college tuition. The term welfare capitalism loosely
america The embargo has gotta go The United States and Cuba haven’t exactly been on friendly terms ever since Fidel Castro seized power in 1959, trapping the Caribbean island under decades of communist rule. Incidents such as the Cuban Missile Crisis have sparked great resentment towards the Castro regime, prompting the U.S. to uphold
consumers The New Netflix Economy Last weekend, you may have been one of the many consumers worldwide who binged through the entire fourth season of House of Cards. The acclaimed political drama is exclusively available on Netflix, an online streaming service that has seen immense growth over the past decade. The service allows subscribers to
prices Learning to Pay – The Hefty Price of Textbooks Why on earth are we paying so much for our textbooks? It’s a question that comes across the minds of many students after their first trip to the campus bookstore – and it’s certainly an important one. Each year students are expected to spend hundreds of dollars on their
auspol Turnbull’s new economic mandate and the big ‘ideas boom’ The parliamentary year has come to an end, with 2015 being remembered for its numerous controversies and yet another change in prime minister. Dissatisfaction with the Abbott Government culminated in September, when Malcolm Turnbull successfully challenged the leadership of the Liberal party and became the 29th Prime Minister of Australia.
