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The cinema is dark and cool, with sounds of rustling popcorn and the occasional cough breaking the hushed silence. On screen, a heavy, metallic door opens and an astronaut’s helmet pushes through, the face of its wearer...
Contributor: Maria Gil |
Sydney’s overwhelming vote of confidence in Tanya Plibersek and Labor contrasts sharply with how the majority of Australia voted yesterday. While Labor was losing the ‘unlosable’ election, with their predicted romp into power based on pre-election...
Contributor: Lauren Littlejohn
“Don’t worry,” the doctor said, signing the prescription, “they’re not addictive”.
He handed me the prescription and sent me off. No mention was made of having me see a psychologist to further treat my anxiety, nor did he...
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Podcast: Never have I ever
Contributors: Kristi Cheng and Celine Witarsa
Never Have I Ever is Kristi and Celine’s exploration into the “crazy stories” of experiences not had and thoughts unexpressed...
Arterie Komorebi – Lifehouse
Contributors: Wendy Fan & Veronica Mao
As part of the patient care service, an art crafting workshop is held in Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, with the...
Tanya Plibersek: Portrait of a social justice champion
Contributor: Jen Grinham |
The popular incumbent Member for Sydney, Tanya Plibersek, has been re-elected seven times and looks set to easily notch up another...
The Stolen Generation Y
Contributor: Esme Mathis
Indigenous children continue to be overrepresented in the foster care system, despite the Bringing Them Home Report celebrating its twentieth anniversary this...
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