I am
Described as the ‘greatest pharmaceutical disaster in history’, the Thalidomide morning-sickness pill tragically changed the lives of many families.
It is what it is
Marlena Katene is an average young woman with the usual dreams, hopes and fears. Marlena also has what she calls a “unique point of difference”.
Confusion reigns over school viability assessments
Parents and families from nine school communities in Southeast Queensland face the possibility of having to find a different school to send their children to at the end of the year.
Angry protesters chant against Tony Abbott’s presence in Brisbane
Last Friday, June 7 Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott spoke at a fundraising dinner at the Greek Club in the inner Brisbane suburb of West End. Things got a little violent and police had to push and shove protesters to clear a path for members of the Liberal party to enter.
The DSM-5 ‘pathologises’ women
Saskia Edwards spoke with the Professor of Women’s Health Psychology at the Centre for Health Research at the University of Western Sydney, Jane Ussher, about the DSM-5.
Book Launch: Three Crooked Kings
“I spoke to police officers in their 80s who were still fearful; living today in this city saying: ‘Whatever you do, don’t mention to anyone that I told you what I’ve told you’.” Matthew Condon.
Culture clash in the Australian media
Harmony Day panellists spoke about their personal experiences with cultural clashes in the Australian media.
How the digital community radio funding shortfall will affect ethnic radio
A $1.4 million shortfall in Federal Government funding for digital community radio stations is simply not enough for all stations in Australia to maintain their services.
Tales from Nanumea
George Siosi Samuels animates the myths and legends of his maternal homeland, the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu.
Documenting 8 lesbians who lived through QLD’s ultra-conservative government
Photography academic Heather Faulkner is documenting the lives of eight lesbian women who lived through the ultra-conservative Bjelke-Peterson government.
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