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Australia’s psychedelic revolution is being strangled
December 2, 2025 by Jack Revell in Life

Australia’s psychedelic revolution is being strangled

In the more than two years since Australia legalised MDMA and psilocybin for therapeutic use, in tightly controlled clinical settings, our revolutionary healthcare promise seems to be delivering only for the wealthy elite.   On paper, authorised psychiatrists can prescribe these drugs for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and for treatment-resistant depression...

The November releases that we actually care about
December 2, 2025 by Loiter Staff in Music

The November releases that we actually care about

November has been a huge month for underground Australian hip-hop and R&B artists, with new songs, music videos, albums being released as well as new festival announcements. If you're not watching closely, you'll miss some gems – so we've got you covered. Tommy...

Chinese food for white people
December 2, 2025 by Angel Tully in Food

Chinese food for white people

Melbourne does Chinese food two ways: the aunties out the back, and the high-concept dumpling bars built for Instagram. Guess which one gets all the hype. My go-to order at any Chinese restaurant is pan-fried pork dumplings. While these are a consistent favourite of mine, I’ve come to accept...

Go to class or pay rent. Pick one.
December 2, 2025 by Ajok Theip Dor in Life

Go to class or pay rent. Pick one.

Money over future: The cost of living is too high for people to pursue or continue university Sarah, 24, from Liverpool, works in retail at about $30 an hour and studies a communications degree at Western Sydney University. She faces a tough choice: earn $120 before tax, or attend class....

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