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New language resource to empower LGBTIQA+ and multicultural communities

A new online resource is now available for the LGBTIQ+ and multicultural communities to express themselves using their own language.The website, created by RMIT with the support of the Australia GLBTIQ Multicultural Council, translates terminology used in the community from English to seven other languages, including Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, and more.The project also lists NAATI-certified …

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Why do Magpies swoop?

Spring is nesting season and Magpies are on the lookout.  Anything they see as a threat to their nestlings can get targetted. And of course Magpies are one of the most intelligent birds, and studies show they can remember types of people for up to 20 years.  You may feel they are just waiting for …

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Controversy surrounds Gold Logie win amid diversity debate

The Logies are Australian tv’s night of nights and has always courted controversy. This year Sonia Kruger won the Gold Logie which raised eyebrows too many who found her comments regarding Muslim’s extremely divisive. As the news and media industries begin to address diversity a research by University of Canberra suggest more needs to be …

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