Tis the season to spread joy, not germs. How will you be spending COVIDmas? The bells are ringing, people are singing how will we celebrate this year? 2020, what a time to be aliveโฆ Fear not though, now that December is around the corner restrictions and some joy is coming to top off this hellish […]
We Are One And Free
Always was, always will be This country and its people are not young and the land was not free. The Indigenous people of Australia hold over 60,000 years of history and in light of NAIDOC week NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian calls for the Australian Anthem to be changed. Her suggestion is to make a small […]
Childhood Nostalgia In The Form of a Snack
What really is the most highly rated Aussie childhood snack? It’s no surprise that nostalgia comes a lot from memories of childhood. On today’s OffCampus show, our diploma class explore this idea of Nostalgia. I had a little think to myself about my own childhood memories and what came to me is the thought of […]
The Spoopy Zone: The Terrors of Riding Your Bike At Night
Created by Tim Samuel. Tim and Sam enter the spoopy zone and discuss bicycles and the infamous Wakehurst Parkway. Featured image by Ramadan Morina on Unsplash.
Sustainable Fashion Feat: Soul Vintage Co
The rise of popular online shopping store Depop has caught the attention of avid thrifters and those seeking second-hand fashion or small fashion business’. Isabella Essuman is the small business owner of fashion brand Soul Vintage Co, a Depop and Instagram account known for their eco friendly pieces. Soul Vintage Co prides themselves on their […]
Eco Ableism, Classism and Straws
Eco-ableism is simply a form of ableism, or discrimination in favour of able-bodied people. Like racism, ableism marginalises a group of people and creates a second class citizenry. Biodegradable products are typically less accessible, more expensive, and rarely offer a genuine replacement for their plastic predecessor. Recent environmental campaigns have focused on the use of plastic […]
Reclaiming Thunder Road
In January 2020, I embarked on a roadtrip with 3 friends to drive from the inner west of Sydney down to Melbourne just before I started my Tafe course. The purpose of the trip was to travel down to watch football (soccer), with us following our team Sydney FC away to Melbourne for the annual […]
BY ANY MEANS: In reflection of The Last of Us
Spoilers ahead: If you haven’t played The Last of Us, I’d steer clear. After years of anticipation and even scandal, The Last of Us 2 finally comes out tomorrow. I’ve spent the last 3 days playing its predecessor in anticipation. Since initially playing The Last of Us in 2018, I’ve finished the game around 4-5 […]
Landscapes of Conflict: Interview with Photojournalist Peter Morgan
Peter Morgan is a photographer and journalist from Sydney, Australia. He has documented his experiences in conflict zones in the Middle East through his photography. Fellow TAFE student Erin Grant interviews Peter Morgan about the photos that mean the most to him, and the incredible stories behind them. In 2016, you were doing human rights […]
The last meal
By Lan Nguyen @HoangLanWorld Food preferences speak volumes about our character and personality. The last meal, a customary ritual that precedes execution for capital punishment, is an extreme moment of life and the last time inmates get to express themselves, without words. Australia does not have capital punishment. It is one of more than 100 […]