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Tahlia McPherson

Hooked at an early age

An increase in gambling related apps could be pushing children toward the pokies, writes Tahlia McPherson.

Banning the beds

The bid to prevent instances of melanoma in Victoria has come at the expense of small businesses, writes Tahlia McPherson.

The harm in ostracising sex offenders

Publicly listing the details of sex offenders has caused more problems than solutions overseas. Tahlia McPherson questions if we really need to do it in Australia.

Hooked at an early age

An increase in gambling related apps could be pushing children toward the pokies, writes Tahlia McPherson.

Banning the beds

The bid to prevent instances of melanoma in Victoria has come at the expense of small businesses, writes Tahlia McPherson.

The harm in ostracising sex offenders

Publicly listing the details of sex offenders has caused more problems than solutions overseas. Tahlia McPherson questions if we really need to do it in Australia.

more from Tahlia McPherson

Hooked at an early age

An increase in gambling related apps could be pushing children toward the pokies, writes Tahlia McPherson.

Banning the beds

The bid to prevent instances of melanoma in Victoria has come at the expense of small businesses, writes Tahlia McPherson.

The harm in ostracising sex offenders

Publicly listing the details of sex offenders has caused more problems than solutions overseas. Tahlia McPherson questions if we really need to do it in Australia.

The accidental hipster

As one of Melbourne’s dominating subcultures, is it surprising that hipsters are often stereotyped in such a negative way? Short doc by Bridget Rollason, Tahlia McPherson, Tim Arendshorst and Stephanie Azzopardi.

upstart’s election night success

As Australians waited eagerly to hear the news of who’d form the new government, a team of dedicated journalism students were on the airwaves.

QandA Scorecard: Hidden Treasurers

After a special election debate edition of QandA last night, Liam Quinn and Tahlia McPherson hand of the TJs to Chris Bowen and Joe Hockey.

Meet the new upstart team

A new team of upstarteers is ready to take charge of our publication. It’s our biggest team to date and you can meet them all here.

Administering death

With support for the controversial active euthanasia on the rise, Tahlia McPherson asks why passive euthanasia goes unnoticed.

A new war

Public displays of human mistreatment and gruesome videos are just a few modern forms of protest used by 269life. Tahlia McPherson investigates the war they have waged on behalf of animals.

QandA Scorecard: The Katter-y

Eric George and Tahlia McPherson hose down a heated Queensland edition of QandA and sort out the winners and losers in this week’s scorecard.

Collins changes the game

NBA veteran Jason Collins came out as a homosexual on Tuesday, becoming the first active athlete to do so in a major US sport, writes Tahlia McPherson.

Great turnout at InSide #3Dprinting Conference | #3DprintConf #3Dprinter #3Dprint #AdditiveManufacturing #3Dprinters twitter.com/ttranpham/stat…— Tuan TRANPHAM (@ttranpham) April 23, 2013

Welcome to the 3D world

3D printing is fast becoming a reality, and Tahlia McPherson looks at the positive and negative impacts of the innovation.

Age of the underpaid

Why are Australia’s young adults allowed to vote, but not paid as adults? Asks Tahlia McPherson.

Australia’s biggest youth celebration

The media loves a good story about the misdemeanours of the infamous Gen Y, but this week it’s all about the positive power of our youth, says Tahlia McPherson.

Out smart-phoning the police

Can your iPhone keep you from getting a ticket? Tahlia McPherson looks at how apps are helping us avoid speed cameras.

Businesses ignore Easter allergies

With some of the highest allergy rates in the world and an increasing number of vegans, Australian’s are finding it difficult to find alternatve chocolate at Easter. Tahlia McPherson explores the price, the taste and the solutions.

Triumph over travel thieves

About to head overseas? Then check out Tahlia McPherson’s tips on how to stay safe and connected while travelling abroad.

Meet the new upstart team

It’s time to welcome yet another editorial team here at upstart. Why not greet them by sending us an article?