Why HSC Students Need to Keep their Heads Down and Pens Up as They Start Final Exams

Heads down, pens up, as 70,000 HSC students start final exams The Beginnings of a Journey Today marks the start of a crucial period for over 70,000 Higher School Certificate (HSC) students in New South Wales. The first written exam, English Paper 1, signals the beginning of 18 days of intense testing, as students aim […]

“Ditching Daylight Saving: A Critical Look at its Benefits and Drawbacks”

The End of Daylight Saving: Rethinking Its Existence and Wind It Up Introduction Daylight saving has been a contentious issue in Australia since its introduction in 1971. While it initially came with promises of reduced power consumption, improved road safety, and more leisure time, the validity of these arguments has come into question in recent […]

1. “Time for a Change: Reconsidering the Relevance of Daylight Saving in Australia”

The Controversy Surrounding Daylight Saving in Australia Introduction Daylight saving has been a topic of contention in Australia for decades. What started as a trial in 1971 has now become a six-monthly regime that many Australians have come to dislike, and some even hate. The arguments in favor of daylight saving, including power consumption reduction, […]