Stars slam gender inequality, ageism at the 2015 ARIA Awards
The 2015 ARIA awards not only highlighted the efforts of our most celebrated Australian musicians last night, but helped express important social issues.
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Australians all – reclaim your dignity, please!
This is a message for all of those who took part in any Reclaim Australia rallies this year: Stop it. You’re embarrassing yourselves.
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Good morning, Sydney – your ship has come in
Five giant cruise ships entered Sydney Harbour just before 7am this morning to celebrate two new additions to P&O’s international cruising fleet.
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Why aren’t we grieving for Lebanon?
The Australian public and media experts have expressed concern about disproportionate media coverage and public sympathy towards recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut.
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Super puppies on show in Sydney
Assistance Dogs Australia held an awareness campaign in Martin Place this week to raise awareness and funds for “super puppy” training.
Police warn Sydneysiders to keep vigilant after daylight robbery
A daylight break and enter on a busy Sydney street has prompted Surry Hills police to send out a safety warning.
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Sydney heatwave set to break records
Today’s Sydney heatwave threatens to break the record for the hottest November day on record with temperatures reaching 40 degrees.
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World in brief – US Congress votes for tighter refugee controls
The US House of Representatives has voted to restrict the resettlement of Syrian and Iraqi refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks.
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Selfies lead to self-hatred
Selfies have been linked to eating disorders, plastic surgery, and even suicides, but the trend is not abating according to health workers and social media users.
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