World in brief – Oh feathers! It’s a dinosaur!
A dinosaur tail covered in feathers has been discovered in Myanmar, perfectly preserved in amber polished for use as jewellery.
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Ghosting: a new fad haunts the dating world
A recent survey has found more than half of Australian daters have ended a relationship by “ghosting” the other person.
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World in brief – Time magazine names Donald Trump ‘person of the year’
President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year.
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The moments you missed this week in sport
The Newsroom takes you through the key events in sports this week.
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Fuck no, kids aren’t affected by swearing
The impact of the f-word and other profanities on Australian children has lessened over time, according to generational experts.
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World in brief – German chancellor endorses burqa ban
German chancellor Angela Merkel has announced her support of a burqa ban in schools, courts and state buildings, saying the ban should be enforced “wherever it is legally possible”.
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Joel Tozer says young journos need to build their profile early
It’s an arduous task to break into the media industry, so journalism students should start pitching and producing stories before they graduate, says SBS Dateline producer Joel Tozer.
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Political junkee says diversity is key
Having a genuine passion for something other than journalism can be the best asset for your reporting career, says Junkee’s Osman Faruqi.
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Why Christmas sucks for retail workers
Taking up a position as a casual retail worker while studying seems like the most logical way of making money, right? And for most of the year, it’s a pretty good gig.
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