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

Posted on Jul 24 2020 by Sascha

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.

What's growing in the garden?

Posted on Jul 23 2020 by Cooper

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

What’s this cuddle kerfuffle?

Posted on Jul 23 2020 by Ember

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.

My COVID swab pilgrimage Pt. 2

Posted on Jul 22 2020 by Jesse

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

My COVID swab pilgrimage pt. 1

Posted on Jul 22 2020 by Jesse

Do I really need to be tested for COVID?

Our true crime obsession

Posted on Jul 21 2020 by Sascha

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?

Fishing with the family

Posted on Jul 21 2020 by Cooper

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

Overcoming the winter blues

Posted on Jul 20 2020 by Sascha

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.