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Here’s How Australians Can Help The People Of Türkiye & Syria

In the early hours of the morning on February 6, two destructive earthquakes hit Türkiye (formerly known as Turkey) and Syria. The 7.6 and 7.8 magnitude d

by Millie Roberts

Everything We Know About SXSW Sydney 2023 — The Ultimate Celebrat...

For the first time since it was founded in 1987, the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival is expanding its horizons beyond its home base in Austin, Texas. Th

by Alicia Vrajlal

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Here’s How 7 Australian Women Celebrate Lunar New Year

Mum has ditched most of the superstitions (or traditions, depending on where you stand) that defined her Lunar New Years growing up. She doesn’t clean ev

Changing The Date ‘Doesn’t Take Away The Pain’ — So W...

As the Australia Day (or more accurately, Invasion Day) public holiday continues to take place on January 26, so does the debate about it being held on the

by Alicia Vrajlal

Narelda Jacobs On Why ‘There’s A Different Mood’...

While Narelda Jacobs has previously hosted television broadcasts related to January 26, she says that the mood surrounding the date — that marks the colo

by Alicia Vrajlal

‘A Day Of Mourning Since 1938’: How To Be A Better Ally On Januar...

For close to 30 years, Australians have been asked to celebrate January 26 as Australia Day. But for many, it’s a day that’s marked by terror, trau

Everything You Need To Know About The Australian Open 2023

It’s that time of the year where tennis superstars from across the world descend upon Aussie shores for the ultimate battle on the court — the Aust

by Alicia Vrajlal

New NSW System Aims To Eliminate Language Barriers Associated Wit...

Content warning: This article discusses sexual violence in a way that may be distressing to some readers. At least half of all women in Australia have expe

by Alicia Vrajlal

Year Of The Rabbit: Where To Celebrate Lunar New Year In Australia

Lunar New Year is fast approaching — this year, the festivities fall on January 22. Around the world and in various cultures, Lunar New Year symboli

Nobody Is Talking About Male Infertility & It’s Bad For Us All

There’s a story we’ve been told about Britain’s falling birth rate. It goes something like this: women are too focused on their careers, having child

by Vicky Spratt

Why A Westernised Approach To Addressing Domestic Violence Doesn’...

Content warning: This article discusses domestic and sexual violence in a way that may be distressing to some readers. At least half of all women in Austra

by Alicia Vrajlal

Meghan Markle Tried To Tell You

We’ve been here before: the royal family at the centre of a “race row” and a Black woman exasperated by it all. Ngozi Fulani, a Black domestic violen

by L'Oréal Blackett

‘Disappointing Though Not Surprising’: Australia̵...

At least half of all women in Australia have experienced sexual harassment, abuse or violence. That’s 1 in 2 that has been sexually harassed, 1 in 3 that

by Alicia Vrajlal

Kelly Rowland Defended Chris Brown At The AMAs & People Aren’t Ha...

Last night’s American Music Awards officially kicked off music awards season, giving us a good idea of what might play out come February when the Grammy

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Tumblr Just Overturned Its Ban On Nudity

After nearly four years, Tumblr is reversing its (generally) unpopular ban on nudity. Earlier this week, the social networking site updated its community g

‘Sexual Harassment Is A Societal Issue’: The New Webs...

At least half of all women in Australia have experienced sexual harassment, abuse or violence. That’s 1 in 2 that has been sexually harassed, 1 in 3 that

by Alicia Vrajlal

How 14 Aussie Women Are Using Fashion & Makeup As A Form Of Self-...

by Alicia Vrajlal

I Want Children, But I'm Not Having Them For Environmental Reasons

When people weigh up whether or not to have children of their own, they tend to think about their finances, health, the strength of their relationship and

A Full Timeline Of Adnan Syed's Case, From 1999, To Serial

Update: After more than two decades in prison and ceaseless legal battles, all charges against Adnan Syed have been dropped by prosecutors in Baltimore. On

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Let’s Ignore Kanye West & Put Some Respect On Gabriella Karefa-Jo...
Regardless of how much of a “creative genius” Kanye West believes himself to be, one thing is crystal clear: we really need to stop making excuses for
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It’s Been 10 Years Since Julia Gillard’s Famous Misog...
Many of us will remember what we were doing and how we felt when Julia Gillard made her famous misogyny speech in Australian parliament in 2012. I was at u
by Alicia Vrajlal

Politics
Where’s Our Day Of Mourning? The Queen’s Legacy Is Far From...
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we’ve seen colonies and independent nations across the globe reflect on the history and legacy left behind by the
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NSW Set To Introduce ‘No Body, No Parole’ Laws After ...
New South Wales is expected to introduce new “no body, no parole” laws where convicted killers — like Chris Dawson — won’t be granted
by Alicia Vrajlal

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Isn’t It Time We Had Consent Classification In TV & Films?
At least half of all women in Australia have experienced sexual harassment, abuse or violence. That’s 1 in 2 that has been sexually harassed, 1 in 3 that
by Alicia Vrajlal

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If Your Feelings About The Queen’s Death Are Complicated, That...
On September 8, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96, after 70 years as the United Kingdom and Commonwealth’s monarch. In the
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Queen Elizabeth II Has Died At The Age Of 96
Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other sovereign countries and head of the Commonwealth, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has anno
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