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Follow the journey of The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders as Editorial Assistant Siya Pujari uncovers the meaning of “pink collar” jobs.  The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have achieved an increase of 400 per cent to their salaries, following years of failed lawsuits and public criticism of the pay structure that the Cheerleaders were subjected to. The first notable financial dispute raised by a former cheerleader was in 2018 when Erica Wilkin launched a lawsuit against the Cowboys

Editorial Assistant Siya Pujari discusses the cancellation of  The Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert and the political and economic reasons behind it. The   Late Show with Stephen Colbert  has been cancelled by CBS’ parent company Paramount with this change attributed to being a “purely financial decision” [1]  in a statement provided by Paramount executives. They further iterated that this decision was made with distinction to the show’s “performance, content or other mat

Section Editor Chantelle Mackintosh covers Charlotte Walker’s historic election result while discussing what this generational shift means for Australia’s future .  Please note:  this article was written in August 2025, shortly after Walker officially joined the Senate Every birthday is a day of celebration, and Charlotte Walker’s 21st was no different. Celebrating not just her birthday, but her victory in Australia’s 2025 election, earning her a spot in history as Australia’

Editorial Assistant Anirudha Dash reports on the idea of “Thinking in American” as social media has become the second highest news source Australia wide, and the problems that come with it.  TikTok and Instagram aren’t news apps, but they’ve become the main way people get their news. In between the array of different media on our timelines, politics slips in; Trump’s indictments, Roe v. Wade, etc.. American headlines arrive fast, framed for maximum attention and made widely a

Editor in Chief Beth Nicholls covers ex-AFL player Mitch Brown’s coming out and why it is so important in the overwhelmingly masculine industry. In the 129-year history of the AFL, no male player (either present or past) has publicly identified as gay, bisexual or queer. On 27 August 2025 , this changed with ex-West Coast Eagles player, Mitch Brown, coming out as bisexual in an exclusive interview with The Daily Aus  (TDA). [1]   Mitch Brown played 96 games for the Eagles fro

Deputy Editor Kayleigh Greig gives readers a comprehensive guide on Sydney snakes and busts some common snake myths, drawing on her expert knowledge as a volunteer for Sydney Wildlife Rescue and a resident snake lover! As a snake-catcher, I’ve heard every myth in the book. So, I figured it’s about time to finally do a full article on our scaly friends in Sydney, and clear up some of those misunderstandings surrounding a creature that is truly fascinating and beautiful. Myth B

Editorial Assistant Juliette Allen reminisces on the Australian Classic TV Show, My Place, and how it artfully depicted what it means to grow up Australian. On learning that issue 5’s  Pavlova  was going to be the annual Australian issue, I knew straight away that I wanted to write about something that felt super nostalgic, that explored a colourful array of historic national identities and cultures. For me, that something was undoubtedly My Place,  a series that I watched in

Editorial Assistant Elizabete Lasmane discusses how Australia’s proclaimed acknowledgement of its colonial history is not what she expected national accountability to look like. Australia’s self-awareness regarding the actions of erasing Indigenous history and muting Indigenous voices. Is it considered an act of strong self-awareness or an act of shame?  Australians. Whenever you hear Australia,  I’d assume you imagine deserts, kangaroos, snakes, sharks, basically any wildern

Inspired by heated online discourse, Paige Petrou investigates the origins of the ubiquitous and beloved Flat White. Can Australia or New Zealand victoriously claim ownership? Pavlovas, Lamingtons, Anzac biscuits—what do all of these things have in common? Both Australian and New Zealand residents claim to be the origin of these delicious treats, but this simply cannot be! Thus, the multi-generational battle began as to who gets to claim these treats as theirs. One debate tha

Online Editor Vanessa Bland investigates the origins of a common Australian phrase and uncovers a long-lost Australian Bush tradition. ‘What do you think this is, bush week?’ is a phrase well known in Australia. It implies that you are trying to get something past somebody, taking them for a fool. I always wondered where the phrase came from, so I did some digging into historic newspapers and learned the interesting origins of the saying. Would you believe Bush Week  was a re

Contributor Ra Blikslager outlines how Australian schools side-step Indigenous history.  We see them in all the schools we attend, we hear them from the mouths of strangers in the streets, feel them in the expectations from our families; all around us are these slogans and chants—‘your future is so bright you have to wear shades’—about being a part of the bright new world. But is the bright future so achievable? Can we as young Australians sit here and say with full-belly con

Explore Editorial Assistant Bethany Sharman’s quirky takes on a beloved Aussie condiment. Yes! nervous laughter No! nervous laughter Oh look, a cat! Launch into an unrelated anecdote about something else Australian to prove that you’re a True Blue Aussie™ Nah sorry, I already hit my lifetime quota Well…not after the incident long, haunted stare into the distance Oh, I eat it everyday! In fact, since you’ve got me thinking about it, I actually feel like having some right now!.

Put down your phones as Editorial Assistant Amy Condren takes you on a journey back to the 2000s—the good ol’ days.  For those among us who never got to experience physical media, So Fresh  was (and apparently still is) an Australian compilation CD of the most popular songs released each season. It was pretty iconic during the mid to late 2000’s, right before iPods, iTunes, and music streaming really took off. Think of it as the soundtrack for every primary school disco of th

Grab your favourite snack and see what Editor-in-Chief Beth Nicholls has to say about it. Fairy Bread So, you’re still a child at heart, and you enjoy the little things. But you might also just be a tad basic, cause come on! There are so many options out there that could bring you even MORE  joy.   BBQ Shapes We’re clearly not  going to have a fire-cracking start to our friendship, because obviously Chicken Crimpy is the best shape flavour. Argue with the wall. You do have a

Section Editor Tanisha Shah explores the history of chai and coffee, and the quiet rituals that ground us. Warning for the readers:  I’m about to sound like a proper old South Asian uncle in this article.  If I don’t have my tea in the morning, my day is ruined. I need chai (ginger tea) —the Indian way. So does my whole family, with the exception of my brother. It never mattered if we had to leave at four in the morning or had over twenty-four hours of travel ahead; we woke u

Follow along with News Section Editor Chantelle Mackintosh as she recounts the ups and downs of volunteering. You will be surprised to know that as a life-long reader, it took almost twenty years for me to attend the Sydney Writers’ Festival. And when I finally did, I did not just attend, I volunteered, allowing me to experience the festival from every angle. The Sydney Writers’ Festival runs each year in May as a celebration of writers, books and big ideas. From non-fiction

Editorial Assistant Elizabete Lasmane discusses how Australia’s proclaimed acknowledgement of its colonial history is not what she expected national accountability to look like. Australia’s self-awareness regarding the actions of erasing Indigenous history and muting Indigenous voices. Is it considered an act of strong self-awareness or an act of shame?  Australians. Whenever you hear Australia,  I’d assume you imagine deserts, kangaro os, snakes, sharks, basically any wilder

Editor-in-Chief Beth Nicholls and Repeat Offenders Section Editor Niamh McGonnell-Hall review the proposed changes to Macquarie University’s course and major offerings within the Faculty of Arts.  Please note that this article was written in August 2025.  Macquarie University's Faculty of Arts (FoA) Executive Dean has made a suite of proposed changes, where at least twelve majors will be discontinued for 2027 and two bachelor degrees are slated to be cut, along with a propose

ARIES 21 March - 19 April You are not a part of the bimbo summit (Lindsey Lohan, Britney Spears & Paris Hilton circa 2006).  You are just running on a diet of V Energy Drink and Strawberry Ice-flavoured vapes. For the love of god, drink some water. TAURUS 20 April - 20 May I don’t have the time nor crayons to explain this to you, but you have certainly become your worst enemy recently. Reassess, quickly. GEMINI 21 May - 20 June You remind me of a Russian doll: full of yoursel

Niamh McGonnell-Hall drags us for a deep dive (pun intended) into the types of sea dwellers on our screens From Odysseus to the quest for the Golden Fleece, Sirens have been luring men to their deaths for centuries. But many of us grew up with The Little Mermaid or Barbie: Mermaidia.  Sirens, Merfolk and sea dwellers come in many different fin colours, so let’s take a little paddle into the deep waters of how these bewitching creatures have changed on our screens through time

Singing for the sea: Deputy Editor Kayleigh Greig reviews a hypnotic performance by true siren Anohni   Haunting vocals, visions of a dying underwater world and soulful instrumentals are what enveloped me on the night of the 26 th  of May, 2025. As part of Vivid Sydney, avant-garde singer-songwriter and visual artist Anohni performed ‘Mourning the Great Barrier Reef’ to an orchestral accompaniment at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. Covering songs from throughout her care

Concertgoer Sophia Kearns gives us the exclusive on the dreamy, spellbinding performance of Cigarettes After Sex during their first-ever visit to Sydney After years of anticipation, American dream pop outfit Cigarettes After Sex finally graced Australian shores for the first time, delivering an ethereal performance at Sydney's ICC Theatre that left audiences spellbound. The band's long-awaited debut in Australia as part of their X's World Tour proved worth the wait, transform

On the hunt for something scandalous to add to your TBR? Martha Florence reviews Furies, a short story anthology featuring a lively crowd of women and/or monsters. From murderesses to temptresses, scale-shedding gorgons and porn stars gone to seed, there’s never a dull moment. Content warning:   please note this contains strong language and references to adult themes. Non-graphic/explicit. DETAILS :  Short story anthology | Multiple authors | Fast read  FEATURING :  Some guy