Category: Community
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Seeing is believing: community TV show “BTS with Jess” is set to make the arts more accessible to young people
Ahead of her show’s premiere on April 8, UniSA student Jess McCall shares the value of the arts as an outlet for local youth. BTS with Jess, which shows young people how to get involved in arts, is a testament to the importance of emerging voices and the community television stations featuring them.
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“I didn’t realise how much damage a mobile phone could do until it happened to me” — South Australia is making roads safer one phone detection camera at a time
South Australia’s first mobile phone detection camera was installed earlier this year. As more cameras are rolled out in coming months, it’s hoped they’ll reduce fatal crashes caused by driver distraction.
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Curiositeas to welcome Lips & Sips for a night of colourful painting and sex education
With fruity drinks, paint and a whole lot of laughter, Lips & Sips puts a quirky spin on the “paint and sip” trend to break down taboos around female anatomy.
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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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BookTok getting young people back into reading
This National Book Month, OTR journalist Caitlin Menadue takes a look at TikTok’s BookTok community, which is helping young readers find what interests them and pointing them in the direction of bookstores.
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The influencer breaking period taboos one post at a time
Adelaide influencer and pink-haired personality Jenna Hudson uses her social media platforms to break period taboos and raise awareness about menstrual health.
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