Gracie Hosie

Gracie Hosie

Tall Poppy Syndrome is Drowning Australia

Australia is a country that thrives on dualities. Here, we pride ourselves on egalitarianism, the notion that no one is above another, yet buried within this ideal lurks a shadow. A relentless pruning of the tall poppies. It’s a peculiar…

Climbing The Fig Tree

The new year has begun, and already, campus lawns are alive with the murmur of anticipation. Backpacks and tote bags are slung over shoulders; caffeine intake has doubled in consumption. For many, the first day of university feels monumental –…