By Francesca Barel Carnations mark the spot, or do they? In this cosy mystery-thriller by Zane Lovitt set in a simple cul-de-sac, we uncover what lies beneath the neat fences and mowed lawns of our neighbours. We watch families crack…
By Josephine Renee Mist settles on rooftops. Pools of amber light the road, reflecting the neon lights. The soft sound of rain encompasses a small café on the edge of Taipei. The paint is peeling away from the wall and…
By Charlotte Johnson In a bold and innovative leap into the future of space exploration, QUT Associate Lecturer Lauren Fell has embarked on a mission that could redefine our relationship with the cosmos. Her start-up, ‘Lunaria One’, aims to grow…
By Ricky Jade *Content Warning: Suicidal Ideation* “I’ll see you on Wednesday,” I say. I kiss the boy that I love. He takes me in his arms, tighter than he usually would in public, his post-sport sweat uncomfortable but his…
By Hannah Hayes What’s the best way to ruin Christmas? It’s not waking up the parents at 5am to see what Santa brought you, and it’s not your Uncle Damo passing out in a garden bed from one-too-many schooners… No,…
By Naadiya Omar Let’s be real—whether you’re scrolling through Instagram at 2am or binge-watching TikToks, you’re bombarded with ads telling you what to buy next. Influencers flaunt their outfits, skincare routines, and even the latest air fryers (do we really…
By Cameron Joseph Walker Please help me find my camera. I have searched the tops and toes, Of boxes stacked with weathered shoes And piles of children’s clothes. The photos on that roll of film Aren’t valuable to me. But in them lies…
By Aster Ren Kivy I’m sitting in the food court of Garden City with two scoops of Movenpick’s Boysenberry ice cream when I find out my entire life has been a lie. And I do not use the phrase lightly. …
By Tejal Thakur It’s a silly phrase. It’s often contextualised with the belief that mothers prefer sons while fathers dote on daughters. True it may be, for most healthy families. Unhealthy too. Daddy’s girl, daddy’s princess. Who exactly grew up…
By Taylor Sankey *Spoilers Ahead!* Normal People. This 12-episode mini-series, based on Sally Rooney’s wonderfully crafted narrative, navigates the on-and-off relationship between two heartbreakingly normal people. But what is a normal person? The catalytic moments in a person’s life all…
