Self-Presentation In Public Life: Deputy Leader Of The Liberal Party and Minister For Foreign Affair
Introduction This report aims to objectively assess the media performance of Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Julie Bishop, from her...
Scots Say 'No': Independence Takes A Backseat
​​ Last Friday, the Scottish independence referendum, on whether Scotland should be an independent country, took place with the ‘No’ side...
Rescuing The Reef
​​ One of Australia's most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world's...
ISIS Strikes The Aussie Dollar
​​ The Australian dollar has plummeted to a six-month low and could fall further if investors are given more reasons to buy the...
Comparing Successful and Unsuccessful Spin: The Kardashian Brand VS The Carbon Tax
In today's modern society, the way we view the world is vastly shaped by professional communicators who aim to influence and construct...
This Is No Fairytale
If you haven't already seen the previews of Snow White & The Huntsman, this latest adaptation of the timeless fairytale is not like the...
Justifying Choice of Polemic Arguments: For and Against R18+ Game Classifications
Although the National Classification Code states that "adults should be able to read, hear and see what they want" (2005), the R18+...
Media Rituals In Broadcast Television: Sunrise and Operation Bounce Back
"Representation is the social process of making and exchanging meaning." (Nicholas Carah, Representation, 04 March 2013) Over the years,...
Case Study: Why Does The Big Bang Theory Make Lighthearted Fun of Ethnic and Gender Stereotypes?
"Comedy is not about showing us what's funny: it's about making things funny" - (Ben Pobjie 2013). More than any other art form, comedy...
Film Genre Analysis: The Orphanage and the Horror Genre
"A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, where she opens an orphanage for handicapped children. Before long, her son starts...
