Writer Ava Govanstone investigates the emotion behind the tumultuous Australian housing market.
All in Opinion
Unearthing the power of nature: How green spaces have infiltrated our homes, our minds and our lives
In this story, KOS Writer Natasha looks into the human-nature relationship and how everyday Australians have embraced green spaces into their lives post pandemic.
Is Social Media Truly Harming or Benefiting Modern Society?
Writer Luca Carbonne unpacks the contentious debate around mental illness and technology use.
Bite Your Tongue: Those Left Behind in Quiet Quitting.
Ava Govanstone investigates the conversation about quiet quitting and the hard realities of caregiving professions.
Not for Love or Money
In the wake of new data suggesting Australians are furiously spending to try and find a romantic partner, Ava Govanstone explores the ways in which courtship and love are changing.
Burdens and Barriers
From Dylan Alcott being awarded Australian of the year, to a shift in leadership, to the Royal Disability Commission, or jarring commentary of feeling blessed, conversations around disability are gaining momentum and all for significant reasons.
Spinning Straw: The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later.
Ava Govanstone investigates the social and economic consequences of the buy-now pay-later industry, and what the future holds for the embattled sector.
Chats with KOS Alumni - Part One
We reconnected with KOS Alumnus Achol Arok and Jahin Tavir to hear about how their time at KOS provided them with the knowledge to develop and launch their career.
Extracts of the Progression of Queer Art
Discover how ‘Queer: Stories from the NGV Collection' has opened the door to community organisations investing towards queer art, and the wider celebration of artists in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Original, unapologetic, true, and joyful in the making
Arts Project Australia is a social enterprise dedicated for artists with intellectual disabilities. They provide support, representation, and advocacy towards their inclusion in contemporary art spaces. The goal is not to ‘heal’ disability, but instead address the structural disadvantage faced by these artists.
Minimise the Microtrend
Writer Deborah Prospero sits down with NARM Design Founder Julie, to discuss the psychological hamster-wheel that are fashion trends and the reality of ‘conscious’ fashion choices are largely inaccessible for the average buyer.
Homeownership: Human right or privilege? How young First Home Buyers are getting pushed out of the market
Journalist Joanne Fong dives headfirst into the Australian housing crisis, analysing how disadvantaged young first homebuyers are being pushed out of the market.
Forgotten Melbourne
Forgotten Melbourne is a commentary on the experiences of individuals throughout Melbourne and the special place it holds in our hearts. From first memories to market magic and the charming blend of culture, Melburnians share their story of belonging.
Yasemin Sabuncu: The Illest
Writer and actor Yasemin Sabancu chats about her trials through the medical system and the discovery of a diagnosis clouded by lack of social awareness.
The Script of Bisexuality
Our very own Amelia Asciutto shares her experience of struggling to find representations of bisexuality in media and how she came to understand the meaning behind the label.
Fighting LGBTQIA+ Discrimination
Discrimination has been a long standing constraint of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We speak to queer individuals on their experiences of discrimination and how we can help create a safer more inclusive environment for queer people of all ages.
The Media & You
We take a look at how the media shapes our association and understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether it be through books, TV shows, movies, or any type of story we hear as a child, those early representations (or lack thereof) really do shape the way we see things.
A Laugh, A Chuckle, and A Giggle or Two
Our very own Constance Allan recounts her own humorous tale (hint: aeroplanes and luggage) and ponders the science of 'the best medicine' in the spirits of World Laughter Day 2021.
Everything Is Copy: for Lesbian Visibility Day 2021
From questioning to affirming, our very own Jeanne Carlos recounts her experience of self-discovery of identity and what scripts mean in love. Today we stand proud and celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day. We see you and we love you!
Trans Allyship 101 - Happy Trans Day of Visibility!
TRANS VISIBILITY DAY - 31 MARCH 2021
If you know someone who is transgender, and you want to celebrate them as they are, then it’s important to learn how to be an effective ally. Welcome to Trans Allyship 101.