By: Laura BennettUnderstanding the mindset of someone who wants to end their own life is a hard thing for those who have never struggled with mental illness.Sadly, for Australian young people they’re losing far too many of their friends to suicide, with Health Direct...
By: Laura BennettIn 2003 pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton made headlines around the world. At just 13 years of age, the up-and-coming surfer was attacked by a 5m long Great White shark, which took her left arm and left her career in the ocean, in doubt.That Bethany survived the ordeal was miraculous,...
By: Laura BennettThe great thing about the pre-Christmas season, is that it’s totally OK for Australians to indulge in White Christmas fantasies, and watch reruns of the most cheesy “holiday content” with utter abandon.One of the romantic comedies you’ll find this year...
By: Clare Bruce“The one thing that all experts agree on is that at this stage, the feoteus can’t feel anything.”That’s the loaded statement that Planned Parenthood abortion clinic worker Abby Johnson would tell her female clients, to reassure them the termination they were...
By: Movies Change PeopleWe recently had Father’s Day, and it’s a pretty fun day, according to all the TV ads, with BBQs, toolboxes and camping gear as gifts, and maybe a day out-of-doors in the perfect Spring weather. Reality check?Being a dad isn’t easy, and...
By: Sam ChanThe movie Babe (1995) will soon turn 25. I can’t believe it’s gone so quickly. What a story. Babe is a pig. But Babe wants to be a sheepdog. And who are we to stop him?It’s basically the same story as: Billy Elliot (2000) Bend It Like Beckham (2002) Whip It...