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    Substandard skateparks of the west

    Municipalities such as Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are seriously lagging behind in the (re-)development of quality skateparks, meaning youth from the west have to head elsewhere to find facilities that are welcoming, well designed and well maintained.

    The Odyssey: Ancient Greek lessons for students facing modern-day challenges

    A compelling and immersive experience of Homer's The Odyssey will be brought to life by Bayside P-12 College.

    The constant buzz of our world

    Conversation pierced through her ears, yet she remained adamant to focus on the familiar clicking of her computer. There was a family gathering in the adjacent room, and everyone was laughing and sitting around— everyone except one. 

    mother, for you

    A personal poem about missing one's mother

    What’s a key to teen success and well-being?Prioritise sleep!

    In the hectic world of teenagers, getting a good night’s sleep isn’t exactly our priority. With things like tests, work and extracurriculars on our plate, making time for good sleep just isn’t possible for many. But with so many things to do, getting good sleep becomes more important than ever!

    There’s a way to slow the onset of death … temporarily

    Avoidable mortality means that a death could have been prevented if actions were taken beforehand, such as providing the patient with appropriate medication. These preventable deaths are typically caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which are diseases that develop over time and lead to a life-long commitment to care for the patient. 

    Australia’s Journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics

    The Olympic Games, an extraordinary celebration of human endeavour, have captivated audiences worldwide for over a century. From the inaugural Olympics in Athens in 1896 to the most recent editions, this global extravaganza has transcended boundaries, uniting nations through the shared pursuit of athletic excellence. 

    Why would anyone listen to ASMR?

    You have most likely encountered this phenomenon of ASMR or more specifically ‘autonomous sensory meridian response’. It is the term used to describe a tingling sensation that people experience in the head or spine when listening to certain stimulating sounds. ASMR originated back in 2007 through an online forum of people sharing their experiences with sound, with Jennifer Allen popularizing the term later on YouTube in 2010. Nowadays, ASMR has emerged as a valuable tool for popularity itself, with celebrities such as Cardi B. and Chris Hemsworth delving into ASMR to use it as a promotional tool, enhance their brand image, and foster a deeper relationship with their audience. 

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