While the big technology corporations continue to explore driverless vehicles, there was much greater apprehension from a number of Sydney’s drivers. Griff O’Keefe (53) of South Coogee told us he would prefer to further research and development before the vehicles are put onto our streets. “I don’t think enough technology has been expanded into […]
Rose-AnneThur9.00_2003_18
Are Driverless Cars making us Less Social
Driverless cars are programmed to reduce human errors, with a special technology to monitor the car’s surroundings, guide the car and detect hazards. Street interviews show a divided public opinion, most people believw driverless cars are created to follow road rules, hence it would significantly reduce fatal crashes through minimising human error. Others believed that […]
Women reclaim their bodies, 150 metres at a time
The importance of freedom of speech has been a key message of anti-abortion campaigners, however, Camperdown lawyer Kirsty Gan notes it’s important to consider the differences in Australia’s laws compared to America. “I think it’s important to recall that Australia doesn’t have a US-style positive right to say whatever you like. Rather, the constitutional […]
Road to a Driverless Reality
Safety has always been a concern for drivers past and present, but it seems the future may be driverless. We asked the people of Sydney who is safer in the streets: a person or a self-driving machine? Adam Chor, 25, cost planner, West Pennant Hills: “Driverless cars take more rational decisions as it’s not […]
Catholic Imagination, or Catholic Criticism?
By Miray Bakaroglu Heavenly Bodies and The Catholic Imagination, was this year’s theme for the Met Gala. The […]
Humans vs Driverless cars: which one is safer?
By: Rizna Mutmainah It’s 2018 and although flying cars still don’t exist, new technology in the form of driverless cars is slowly emerging. Car manufacturers like Volvo, Tesla and BMW and other companies are already working on driverless cars. With a possible future where driverless cars may dominate our roads, locals express their opinions on whether […]
Vox Pop: Self-Driving Cars
Vox Populi: Driverless Cars Hotly debated in tech-corners and headlining geek media, driverless cars and the views surrounding their transition to day-to-day vehicles is facing more and more prominent exposure. Recently revealed to the public, Tesla’s unfortunate incident with one of the test cars saw mass opinion sway in favour of them being seen as […]
Driverless cars: an uncertain future
The implementation of driverless cars is fast approaching modern society, yet this reality is a daunting concept for many. There is great concern that the responsibility of vehicle safety should not be left to a computer. Name: Corey Ross Age: 21 years old Suburb: North Curl Curl, NSW Occupation: Engineer Apprentice “I think […]
Who’s taking the wheel?: Yay or nay for driverless cars
The question used to be ‘how much you might trust someone with your life?’, now, the questions is how much you trust a car that drives for you! Also known as driverless cars, or, autonomous cars, these vehicles are now able to use cutting-edge technology to function just like you behind the wheel. Here’s what […]
IS BUYING COFFEE A WASTE OF MONEY?
BY CLARE M Buying coffee is a daily tradition for a lot of people, but rising living costs are leading many to question whether it’s money well spent. Some are saving by making their own at home, while others think the caffeine hit is worth every cent they pay. Evan Williams, a 19-year old retail […]
Road to a Driverless Reality
Safety has always been a concern for drivers past and present, but it seems the future is driverless. We asked the people of Sydney who is safer in the streets: a person or a self-driving machine? Adam Chor, 25, cost planner, West Pennant Hills: “Driverless cars take more rational decisions as it’s not influenced […]
The Curious Case of Kanye West
A big talking point recently has been public figures; to what extent do their political affiliations, and controversial claims, really shape public thought? At the centre of this most recently has been rapper Kanye West, and his public support of President Donald Trump. It has been polarising and shocking, and much debated. However, in order […]
Are you ready to let go of the wheel?
With the increasing number of driverless cars both entering the market and causing unmanned accidents, society remains conflicted on the future of the motor vehicle transport. Ben, 19-year-old Green Keeper from Parramatta: (They’re) “pretty dangerous I reckon, cause there’s no one in there haha.” Steven, 62-year-old Technical Officer at UNSW (Former Uber Driver) from Bondi: […]
Dressed Up! The Freedom of Youth
To access video, please follow this link: https://vimeo.com/269360511 When prompted, please use the following password: MDIA20035019449 The recent wave of criticism aimed at education boards around the world is hitting home, with uniform policies coming under fire for being strict and obsolete. In a world where individualism is increasingly endorsed, the restrictive choice of […]
To keep or not to keep: The case of school uniforms
Three strikes and you’re in detention. A former private school student recalls her experiences of going to a private school with strict uniform rules, adding to the issue of whether or not school uniforms should be compulsory. By: Rizna Mutmainah Polos, pants, dresses, skirts, and blazers these are the common features of school uniforms in […]
Redress Scheme to come into effect following Report on child abuse
By Demi Ball When the Royal Commission released its final report into institutionalised child sexual abuse, over 8000 victims came forward to share their stories. And now, a new National Redress Scheme will be introduced to make sure their experiences are never repeated. Faye* was in her early teens when she was sexually abused by […]
The biggest trend of all: Let’s look at the trend of trends
Talking about shapes like of feathers, lightning, waves, bows and even stiletto heels, these things seem more like what a child wants to find in their sticker book rather than what someone wants to put on their face. However, this is exactly what is happening these days. Just to name a few of the more […]
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
Survivors are now heard and recognised for the abuse they went through as a vulnerable child, and are able to seek comfort from the other survivors’ stories. By Kirsta Cheung Children were taken to Sunday morning church services by devoted religious parents who’d entrust priests to care for them, during the 1950s. Father John Perez […]
When Love Doesn’t Happen By The Book: Interfaith Relationships On The Rise in Australia
Growing numbers of Australians are finding love across the religious divide, but not everyone is happy about it. Sarah MacDonald investigates how attitudes towards interfaith relationships are changing in Australia. When Lyz Menounos met Adam three years ago, she was smitten. Their relationship quickly developed into something serious, but there was just one problem: Lyz […]
Finsta: The new era of cyberbullying
While many Australian schools are trying to combat cyberbullying through firewalls, a new online playground for bullies has emerged from the restrictions, fake Instagram accounts. By Kate Quinn – Z5114887 After the shock suicide of 14-year-old Northern Territories girl Dolly Everett, schools across Australia have started to implement stricter social media rules during the school […]
Expelled: Banning phones in schools may affect the future of STEM subjects
With cyberbullying tightening its grip on students, schools are under more pressure to prevent harm. Banning mobile phones and social media is one popular method that may be slowing student involvement in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. By April Maung A silent classroom may seem like a blessing, but when students are wordlessly […]
Have we responded to our children?
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is not an easy discussion to have, but it is the hope of previous generations, their suffering, and their courage, that will ensure abuse never happens to another child of Australia, writes Jackson Eldridge. “That year (1975), a group of 20 boys went with […]
Fatal Attraction: Why are young Aussie women obsessed with true crime?
By Abby Butler Hold your keys between your fingers, fake a phone call, avoid wearing heels – all are tips and tricks that young women have used to feel safe when walking alone at night. But for many, putting in a pair of earphones and tuning into a podcast detailing the graphic and gruesome […]