UPSTART

Through La Trobe University, I have written articles over the last year with a focus on political and social issues. I have aimed to take a humanitarian approach that draws attention to social and political issues.

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This article was selected to be published a second time on The Junction. This is a website that features student journalism from all around Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

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Explainer: Minimum sentencing age and Indigenous youth

Experts say the Australian minimum sentencing age fails young Indigenous Australians - access here “Don’t let them take me.” A young...

Through women’s eyes: Taliban controlled Afghanistan

Afghan women are demanding their voices be heard under Taliban rule - access here Once the bullets had stopped and a ceasefire called,...

The Tannery’s DIY community

How people have come together to make something from nothing at the Preston Skatepark - access here Fresh slabs of concrete covered in...

Mental health through an ancient lens

How our Australian society can learn from Aboriginal methods of Dadirri - access here In the Australian Aboriginal philosophy of...

Tell it how it is: A life in the flats

For Calvin, life has been rough, but the flats have always been a place of community - access here It takes a while to finish my...

Art and the trauma of war

How refugees are using art to heal - access here In the Japanese tradition of Kintsugi, broken pottery is mended by applying lacquer and...

Deterrence and perseverance: Women in politics

How have national debates affected young women? - access here It was 29 September, 1943. Women all around the country were celebrating....

News Stories:

Australia’s first Truth and Justice Commission announced

The commission will investigate the ongoing impact of colonisation

Victorian Liberal’s leadership spill fails

Michael O'Brien retains his position as Liberal leader

Dark Mofo’s call for blood criticised

The provocative new artwork is facing major backlash.

The Suez Canal is back in operation

The container ship has been freed from the Suez Canal after a week of blocking the key trade passage.

BLM protests sparked by another police shooting

Protests have broken out after footage was released.

Federal Government to provide humanitarian aid for India

India recorded 352,991 COVID-19 cases yesterday.

The federal budget will be announced tonight

What is the budget and what can we expect from it this year?

Australian brands join pact to eliminate plastic waste

Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands are aiming to eliminate plastic waste by 2025.

BLM activist shot in London

Sasha Johnson is in a critical condition.