Will The New “Access All Areas” Laws Affect You (If You’re Not A Terrorist)?

If you’ve been paying attention to #auspol, you’ll be aware there are now new rules dictating what information national security agencies can demand Australian telecommunications companies grant them access to. The bill, which passed both houses of parliament just over a week ago,  is called the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill […]

Can I Flush Wet Wipes Down The Toilet?

Sir John Harrington, inventor of the flushing toilet (hence ‘the john’), would roll over in his grave if he could see what we are putting down our shitters and sinks today. After chatting to a spokesperson from Sydney Water, I’ve learned of two major items most people don’t realise simply aren’t up to the task […]

We Need To Talk Seriously About The Drug Thing

Usually when a magazine like ours touches on the topic of drugs… …it’s rolled into a listicle about the usual ‘doof suspects’ (“shout out to the ‘acid munters’ trippin’ balls at the back of the crowd!”), a news article about psychedelic drug research, or a fun anecdote about a dance floor getting very messy on […]