‘Set up to fail’: Language policies undermine Indigenous children
A once strong bilingual education system has been undermined, leading to a loss of identity and culture in Indigenous children. Zoe Moffatt reports
‘Set up to fail’: Language policies undermine Indigenous children
A once strong bilingual education system has been undermined, leading to a loss of identity and culture in Indigenous children. Zoe Moffatt reports
COVID-19 sparks wave of innovation
Staring into the void of Melbourne’s stage four lockdown, some local entrepreneurs found the inspiration to reimagine their businesses – and turn 2020 into…
Chance encounters not enough: Indigenous students deserve better
Mainstream schooling should encourage the exploration of culture to benefit the futures of Indigenous students. Rebecca Martyn reports.
Climate crisis in quarantine
COVID-19, with its disposable masks and bans on KeepCups, brought the fight for the environment to its knees. Meet the entrepreneurs and community leaders…
Lockdown winners: 3 ways event agencies and musicians stayed relevant
Event organisers and musicians found innovative ways to connect with their audiences so they’d be ready when lockdown ended. Travis Stacey reports.
Juries return to court, but backlog of cases is huge
After months of delays caused by COVID-19, jury trials resumed this week in Victoria’s Supreme and County courts. But it will take a long time to catch up. Alisha Centrone reports.
DIY: pandemic inspires passionate small business pursuits
As COVID-19 leaves millions of Australians without a job, the number of new small businesses is on the rise. Breck Carter reports.
Gigs go digital: how COVID-19 changed Australian live music
As the Australian music industry struggles to stay afloat in the pandemic, virtual reality, Zorb ball, and drive-in shows might be the best way forward. Emily Spindler-Carruthers reports.
Friendships under pressure: how lockdown and opening up has affected the way we connect
With easing social restrictions, friendships are being put to the test as pressure to reconnect leads some to reassess their social circle. Millicent Spencer and Emily Spindler-Carruthers report