In light of a recent post that I published on binge drinking, Sunday’s newspaper brought with it the story that the federal health agency proposes a ban on discount booze. The ban is being used as a way to limit ‘cheap drunks from binging on discount drinks’ (Bita, 2012) by raising prices to between $8-$10 … Continue reading
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‘Australia, we need to talk!’
Just going to admit my slight obsession with the new show ‘Can of worms’ hosted by Chrissie Swan! For those of you who haven’t seen it, each week Chrissie Swan is joined by three celebrity guests to find out people’s takes on moral questions. This show is so different as it doesn’t base its questions, … Continue reading
Youth in Rebellion?
Youth is a period in life where people under go physical and psychological changes. With this, comes the want to experiment and try new things, such as alcohol and illicit drugs, having major consequences on their health and well being. This process is seen as the transition from being a dependent child to an independent … Continue reading
Is QCS really that important?
Listening to B105 today, I heard the hosts talking to someone of the name Mia. They were discussing the teenagers currently in year 12 that were about to graduate. Mia then went on to make a statement of how the results of your HSC or QCS in Queensland, or whatever final exams your state might … Continue reading
Romance: Has Hollywood distorted our view?
It seems as though everyone is looking for love, romance and a happy ending. Girls are looking for a man that can tick every box; sweet, romantic, handsome, funny, rich and well.. sexy. To say the least, they are dreaming. This man, the perfect man; does not exist. Our minds have been tainted by this … Continue reading
Dr. Peter Milne: Media Conference 4
In our lecture on the 10th of October, we had our fourth and final media conference with guest speaker and also a past lecturer of mine Dr. Peter Milne, who talked about all things to do with Visual communication. Firstly, he opened our eyes to the idea of icons, and that images can be iconic. … Continue reading
Luke Royes: ABC Journalist, Media Conference 3
ABC online journalist Luke Royes came to a media conference at the University of Queensland and presented the audience with new concepts and ideas that not only provoked deeper thoughts and understandings but a new and intriguing perspective on journalism. Often you hear the basics of Journalism; what is expected, how it is done and … Continue reading
Ms Frances Whiting: Media Conference 2
Ms Frances Whiting is someone we can all look up to. As the author of a weekly column in the Sunday Mail she is one of Queensland’s favourite and best-known columnists. Her five year contribution to the Sunday mail has made her both inspirational and highly credible in the field. Her ability to make audiences … Continue reading
Robert Mukombozi: Media Conference
On Wednesday the 8th of August, Rwandan Journalist Robert Mukombozi came to our University for a media conference to discuss the key elements to being a journalist and an insight into the experiences and attitudes we would face in the world of journalism and public relations. After researching his history I was skeptical coming into … Continue reading
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