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Oct 21, 20212 min read
A diverse group of skateboarders give Pearl some shine
“I want Pearls to be a brand for everyone,” says Tobi Stanley, owner of Pearls clothing. “I am trying to make something that looks a bit...

Oct 21, 20214 min read
‘You can really help people who don’t have a voice’
Journalism is the “most thrilling and exciting industry”, says Channel 7 crime reporter Cassie Zervos. Her advice for anyone who wants to...

Oct 20, 20214 min read
End the stigma around mental illness: sporting codes must do more
Elite athletes like Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and tennis champion Naomi Osaka broke the norms when it came to elite athletes talking...

Oct 20, 20213 min read
Start small, dream big: the road to journalism
Sometimes it’s the small stories that make a difference. The Age’s social affairs editor, Jewel Topsfield, says it’s important for...

Oct 18, 20213 min read
Squid Game lives up to the hype
*Minor spoilers ahead* Squid Game is one of the most talked-about shows at the moment. It’s cultivated an army of stans, sparked...

Oct 18, 20213 min read
‘Truth is everything’: a reporter’s credo
“Be curious,” is journalist Peter Hannam’s advice to the next generation of reporters. Hannam spent eight years covering the environment...

Oct 16, 20212 min read
Free Guy brings the blockbuster cinema experience into our homes
*This is a spoiler-free review* After many delays thanks to COVID-19, Free Guy has finally been released, with Mariah Carey’s hit song...

Oct 16, 202115 min read
Jon Chey: ‘A rock in the ocean’ of Australian games development
Jon Chey is humble about his capabilities and achievements to the point of self-effacement. Yet with a history behind the helm of...

Oct 15, 20212 min read
The highs and lows of games journalism: an interview with Alice Clarke
Alice Clarke, an award-winning freelance games journalist, copywriter and a regular columnist for The Age, had an unconventional start to...

Oct 14, 20212 min read
Tears For Fears’ latest single: their classic sound updated with a modern edge
The Tipping Point showcases a band assessing its twilight era with a sense of humility and maturity, highlighting Tears For Fears’...

Oct 13, 20213 min read
‘Every bit of experience counts’: taking the long way around to a dream job
“As long as I’ve got my phone and my computer and a decent signal, I should be able to get anything done. That’s the mindset I’ve kept...

Oct 13, 20214 min read
‘Be brave, find your passion’: how to find your place in journalism
How did you get started as a journalist? Going through school, I quickly realised that I was never going to be a mathematician or...
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