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Australians are divided over the prospect of Andrew Chan's and Myuran Sukummaran's execution. Some Australians believe that young men should be punished for importing heroin,...
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Eugenie, who was born in 1990 and is married to drinks executive Jack Brooksbank, has not been a part of the active monarchy like her...
What the Bridgerton spinoff gets right and wrong about the real
Netflix's period drama Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story makes no pretense of historical accuracy. In the opening credits, it is stated: "This is not a...
How women writers helped me to find my voice after divorce
In 2017, when my 25-year marriage ended, I did what I do every time I am in a crisis. I turned to the books. I...
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Some couples are cynical towards each other on Valentine's Day. Modern love capitalization can seem banal. Valentine's Day is not a new invention. Since hundreds...
How Aboriginal musicians in Australia traditional culture
The European violin was initially an imposition on Indigenous culture. But Aboriginal engagement with the violin cannot be exclusively seen as a means of cultural...
Three powerful movies about gay Marriage in celebration
Ten years ago, the UK passed The Same-Sex Marriage Act, which made Same-Sex Marriage legal throughout England and Wales. Since then, the number of LGBT+...