On The Record

June 16, 2022

What’s on in June: the “if a fake horse on the internet can do it, so can we” edition

It’s that time of year – decade, century – when sleep is the most coveted extra-curricular activity. But just as the show must go on, so must OTR’s monthly segment.
June 13, 2022

“Behind every behaviour, there is a need”: does suspension really rehabilitate students?

Suspension might be a norm in schools, but – for both students and their superiors – is it actually an effective tool?
June 7, 2022

Stop asking me to bleed for you for 50 bucks

Tabitha Lean calls for an end to exploitation in research practices.
June 6, 2022

Do the arts begin to die in high school or Canberra?

The arts community has had an undeniably rough trot these past few years. While Albanese seems to have plans for rejuvenation, we reflect on the Morrison Government’s STEM-based agenda and what it has meant for students in creative fields.
June 3, 2022

Interstate flooding ramps up used car prices for young South Australians

Recent flooding in Queensland and New South Wales has created a shortage of used cars on the market, pushing prices above what young South Australians can afford.
June 1, 2022

Gender bias in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is failing females

There is a historical gender bias rooted in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to 22-year-old disability advocate Chloé Hayden.