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Review: Thundamentals at The Gov

by Andy Nguyen. 📍: The Gov⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 MC Tuka working the room at The Gov It’s hard to know what to expect from a Thundamentals live show — especially when your biggest exposure to them was their infamous Like A Version of Matt Corby’s Brother back in 2012. However, as an amateur listener of hip hop, I was ready […]

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Two Whitlam related dismissals in under a century

Words by Felix Eldridge Perhaps the Whitlam Club have a bit too much in common with their namesake OPINION The Labor Party under the Prime Ministership of Gough Whitlam assumed office in 1972. His government was elected on a reformist and progressive agenda. He is remembered for making university degrees free, reforming the healthcare system and […]

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Burger Theory re-imagines beef stew for June’s Burger of the Month

with wintery staples of beef, onion, potatoes and brioche! The latest addition to the Burger Theory menu is the Beef Bourguignon burger. Glistening brioche buns encapsulating beef stew, patty and ‘tater’ tots Originating from Bordeaux, Boeuf Bourguignon typically involves beef, potatoes and onions (and a decent bottle of red, of course) and is eaten with baguette. Burger […]

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Review: San Cisco Disco in Adelaide

by Andy Nguyen. 📍: The Gov⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Lead singer, Jordie Davieson, rocking out Pop beats, catchy hooks and compulsory crowd interaction all of which was thoroughly enjoyed by the diverse audience. Teenagers lining up for a spot up the front, parent chauffeurs loitering at the back of the venue, both bopping their heads along to Thelma Plum […]

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Peter Rathjen named as the next Vice-Chancellor of Adelaide Uni

Former science graduate, Rhodes Scholar (1985) and current Vice-Chancellor of the University of Tasmania, Peter Rathjen, has been named as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Adelaide. Rathjen’s appointment comes after Warren Bebbington resigned from the prestigious position back in December. Professor Rathjen is known for his work in medical research, having lectured in […]

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The Whitlam Club’s dismissal.

On the 15th of May 2017, the Adelaide University Union Clubs Committee cancelled the membership of the Whitlam Club. This decision comes after a string of controversial policy changes enacted by AUU president, Brodie Scott. The Whitlam Club According to its constitution, The Whitlam Club is a political club which aims to facilitate democratic socialism amongst […]

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Examination time tables are here

Where did all that time go? You probably stumbled upon this article because you have nothing better to do. Maybe you’ve been searching the midyear sales for the perfect FSHN BNKR / TaroCash outfit to wear to ‘Law Vegas’ Law Ball. Or, you’ve been binge watching 30 second TASTY video recipes to inspire your supper. […]

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University of Life graduate struggling to pay off their HECS debt

Words by Tom Haskell Thousands of university graduates are expected to be affected by the Liberal Government’s planned changes to the education sector. Under the changes, graduates will need to begin making repayments once their income reaches $42,000. It used to be $51,957. These changes are expected to hit young people very hard — a group already […]

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University funding cuts are looming, big business is booming

we also found some pictures of a young Simon Birmingham in an old issue of On Dit, 1994. Under the Turnbull government, the current funding structure for the tertiary education sector will be subject to a major shake-up in the interest of greater transparency and accountability to both tax payers and students. The proposed reform to […]

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EDITORIAL: AUU Board proving to be a disaster for independent student media

On Dit Editorial After Thursday night’s AUU Board meeting, it has become apparent to On Dit that President Brodie Scott is no friend of Adelaide Uni Student Media. Within the space of twenty minutes, Scott along with Jack Newton, Ansar Rana, and Jeffrey Yang passed three motions pertaining to the rules concerning student media. From […]