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THE HIDDEN REFUGEE CAMPS OF EUROPE

In 2015, the European migrant crisis reached its peak, with 1,015,078 individuals seeking refuge across the continent. Since then, the European Commission declared the migration crisis to be over in 2019, as the rest of the world largely forgot about the humanitarian crisis lingering on Europe’s foreshores. However, the fire that ripped through the largest refugee camp, Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos on 8 September 2020, has gained global attention and reminded the world of the humanitarian disaster that remains. … Continue readingTHE HIDDEN REFUGEE CAMPS OF EUROPE

2020 IN REVIEW – STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

*Note: The C-Word (the Virus) and the U.S. President Election will not be mentioned in this article. 2020 has been a year of highs and lows. One new story dominated headlines. This year-in-review is a reflection on those stories which were not covered in mainstream … Continue reading2020 IN REVIEW – STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

GROWING UP DURING WORLD WAR II | MY NANNU’S STORY

2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. As members of Generation Z, we cannot fathom to understand what life was like for those who suffered through the bombings, food rationing, and constant fear – and hopefully we will never have … Continue readingGROWING UP DURING WORLD WAR II | MY NANNU’S STORY

Are we too critical of Trump and Biden, or are they just plain awful?

A self-absorbed, insincere, tantrum-throwing danger to American democracy. A career politician suffering from cognitive decline beholden to the radical left. Who would you vote for? Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have had allegations of sexual assault, racism, and unprincipled financial dealings levied against them.[1] … Continue readingAre we too critical of Trump and Biden, or are they just plain awful?

THE GROWTH OF FEMICIDE

It is a perception in the west, with all the freedoms and cultural beliefs held, that feminism is out of place in today’s society. Some believe that differences between gender have levelled out it is now an even playing field. However, this is not the … Continue readingTHE GROWTH OF FEMICIDE

STAYING APART HAS BROUGHT CHINA CLOSER

BY DEAN ANTOS – In Victoria, one political figure has stood apart from the rest due to their personal efforts to be on our TV screens each day – Premier Daniel Andrews. During his daily press conferences, Andrews has constantly stated that “staying apart keeps … Continue readingSTAYING APART HAS BROUGHT CHINA CLOSER

BEARING WITNESS: SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S ‘A LIFE ON OUR PLANET’

Climate change has morphed into an abstract ideological issue, seemingly disconnected from everyday life. Sir David Attenborough’s biopic: A Life On Our Planet bridges the chasm between climate change as a concept and climate change as an everyday reality. Opening with the deserted Chernobyl, Attenborough … Continue readingBEARING WITNESS: SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S ‘A LIFE ON OUR PLANET’

IN TIMES OF FAILED LEADERSHIP, JACINDA ARDERN SHINES

New Zealand’s leader is an anomaly in this day and age. Seen as relentlessly energetic and enduringly optimistic, Jacinda Ardern stands in stark contrast to the dull and scripted nature of most politicians. A true crisis leader, her accomplishments hint at what the next generation … Continue readingIN TIMES OF FAILED LEADERSHIP, JACINDA ARDERN SHINES

YOSHIHIDE SUGA: A NEW ERA OR CONTINUITY OF ABE FOREIGN POLICY?

Japan’s 99th prime minister Yoshihide Suga was quickly hailed as Shinzo Abe’s successor in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), after the former prime minister announced his decision to step down almost two months ago on the 28th of August 2020. Many have begun to speculate … Continue readingYOSHIHIDE SUGA: A NEW ERA OR CONTINUITY OF ABE FOREIGN POLICY?

EUROPE’S LAST DICTATOR

WILL THE BELARUS PROTESTS TOPPLE LUKASHENKO BY LUDWIG COOK On 9 August 2020, Alexander Lukashenko was elected to his sixth term as President of Belarus. The official results credited him with 80% of the vote. The main opposing candidate, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, immediately contested the result … Continue readingEUROPE’S LAST DICTATOR