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Theatre vs streaming: The fight rages on amidst COVID-19

COVID-19 has meant that movie theatres around the world have been forced to close, and studios have instead been releasing their films straight to Video on Demand (VOD). This decision has fed the ongoing theatre vs streaming rivalry, as new challenges and new tensions emerge.

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What's growing in the garden?

A blade of grass

Even though it’s winter there is plenty growing in my garden at home.

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What’s this cuddle kerfuffle?

Giant Cuttlefish off Stony Point

As I try and take my mind away from all the recent COVID19 news, I remember a time before this pandemic. My friends and I organised a snorkelling trip back in 2016 to Point Lowly, about half an hour’s drive from Whyalla. It’s the middle of winter and we’re hoping to go underwater and witness cuddle time — the Giant Cuttlefish breeding aggregation. They can grow as long as 50 centimetres and weigh up to 10 kilograms. The waters in South Australia is one of the very few places where they annually gather in such great numbers to breed and this all happens during wintertime.

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My COVID swab pilgrimage Pt. 2

So, after learning that the cause of my sore throat could be viral, I needed to book in a time for a test.

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My COVID swab pilgrimage pt. 1

Do I really need to be tested for COVID?

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Our true crime obsession

From Serial to Making a Murderer, we're a generation obsessed with true crime. But what are the ramifications of such an obsession, and what do they reveal about us as consumers? 

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Fishing with the family

A sunset over a lake

Another one of our family fishing trips. Yelling, chaos and very few fish are a must.

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Overcoming the winter blues

I typically don’t like winter. However, this year I’ve gained a newfound appreciation for the joys it has to offer. So, in honour of my potential new affection for the season, here are a few of my personal winter highlights. 

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A new routine

I have recently made some changes to my daily routine.

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Presenting your research online

I’ve attended various webinars and Zoom meetings this year but have yet to deliver a presentation on my research. Read on for some wisdom...

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