Category: Analysis
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The big players of the festival scene are ruining it for the little guy
Live music industry giants have little to no competition and there is a chronic duopoly within the system. Independent festival promoters have locals’ interests at heart but is it enough to combat the uncertainty of the industry?
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“Tweedledumb, Tweedledumber”: why are people voting for alternative voices?
Votes for minor parties and independents surged at and since the 2022 federal election. Why is this?
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Dunstan by-election guide: cost-of-living edition
A by-election in the eastern Adelaide seat of Dunstan will be held on March 23 to replace former South Australian premier Steven Marshall. Here’s what you need to know.
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Half of Australia wants cannabis legalised, taxed, and regulated — will it happen?
Australians support legal cannabis, but mainstream politicians do not. On The Record journalist Robert Hicks discusses the law, the politics, and the effect legalising cannabis could have on Australians.
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Wage theft: the default experience of international students
International students in South Australia are falling victim to wage theft and unfair workplace practices. OTR Editor Anna Ngov reports on the widespread exploitation of international students, and why few report their employers.
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How does the 2023-24 Budget impact young Australians?
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his second budget aimed at striking a balance between “responsible and affordable” amid rising living costs, but what’s in it for young people?