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Saturday 25 May 2013
News

hazel hawke dies aged 83

Amy Nicholls-Diver
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Hazel Hawke has died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, aged 83. While Hawke is predominately associated with her former husband Bob Hawke (longest serving Prime Minister of Australia) she is also being remembered as an advocate for Alzheimer’s and the pro-choice movement, and for her patronage of the arts. The Hazel Hawke Research and Care…
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Saturday 25 May 2013
Art Arts

breaking down barriers: ‘this place is yours’ at vivid sydney

Gemma Nourse
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‘I remember it really clearly,’ says Seraphina Reynolds, creator of the new online writing project This Place Is Yours. ‘One night I sat down in my writing chair, and it just kind of poured out of me. It was just something that clearly I needed to do.’ A book has emerged from this project, and…
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Friday 24 May 2013
News Opinion

breastfeeding and the myth of choice

Claire Gallagher
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I blame Kochie. I blame Kochie for perpetuating what I like to think of as the “myth of choice” when it comes to breastfeeding, because it seems that somewhere along the line, ordinary people (people with breasts, people without breasts; people with babies, people without babies) got super distracted about breastfeeding. Distracted by strange concepts…
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Friday 24 May 2013
Featured

not tonight, mr. grey: against the eroticisation of rape

Ruby Grant
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*Trigger Warning: this article contains discussion of rape, sexual violence and anti-feminist backlash that may be disturbing and/or upsetting for some readers. In spite of the resurgence of feminist activism against rape and sexual violence, it seems like every day we hear of new atrocities: the Steubenville rape, the Cleveland kidnappings, a young aspiring Tasmanian…
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Friday 24 May 2013
Art Arts

exhibition review: renata buziak’s ‘afterimage’

Vanessa Wright
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  Renata Buziak’s series Afterimage, which was recently exhibited at ANCA Gallery, Canberra, demands to be looked at. No passing glances on your way to the wine here; these are images which grab you and won’t let go. They are vivid, surreal works that draw in the viewer, who curious to explore these alien-like landscapes created by Buziak’s highly detailed imagery….
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Friday 24 May 2013
Food

friday foodie: sydney’s ocean room

Freya Dumas
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  Degustations, once seen as a complete luxury, are fast becoming a staple in many menus, and are seen as something accessible for diners with time to spare. And just what are degustations? They usually consist of eight or more small courses, designed to give you an appreciation for the Chef’s signature dishes and the…
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Friday 24 May 2013
Opinion

the lip crew on monogamy

lip magazine
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monogamy noun 1. the practice or condition of having only one spouse at a time. 2. the practice of remaining faithful to a single sexual partner. 3. Zoology the habit of having only one mate. 4. the practice of marrying only once during life. [French monogamie] (The Macquarie Dictionary Online © Macquarie Dictionary Publishers Pty Ltd.) Over to you,…
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Thursday 23 May 2013
News

in brief: women cricketers get pay rise but gender gap remains

Amy Nicholls-Diver
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Cricket Australia has announced a significant restructuring of their contracting system that will result in a sharp pay increase for female International and State players. Top-tiered female athletes will be paid a maximum of $52,000 which is more than double the current figure of $15,000. As a minimum, players will receive a $25,000 retainer, up…
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Thursday 23 May 2013
News World

“pregnant” boys: chicago’s controversial new ad campaign

Toby Newton
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A new public awareness campaign designed to lower teen pregnancy rates has sparked public debate after billboards were recently rolled out across Chicago. The posters, aimed at teenagers and their parents, feature Photoshopped images of topless, heavily pregnant teen boys with the tagline: ‘Unexpected? Most teen pregnancies are’. The billboards and posters have been concentrated…
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Thursday 23 May 2013
Culture Opinion TV

[revision] four parts funny, one part sad: bunheads vs. girls

Zac Millner-Cretney
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Each week “Revision” holds two TV shows up to the light to figure out if they are friends or foes. First things first: Mel is Jessa, Ginny is Shoshanna, Sasha is Marnie, and Boo is Hannah. The comparisons may not be perfect, but hey, someone had to do it. Girls needs no introduction; obviously it…
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Thursday 23 May 2013
Featured Opinion

extra, extra: sexism alive and well in journalism

Sarah Iuliano
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‘Since it’s your first time interviewing him, wear a skirt and you’ll be fine.’ This is the advice a female reporter was given as she planned for an interview with a police officer, which she passed on anonymously for the world to see. The majority of the tumblr fare I indulge in is ‘for the…
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Thursday 23 May 2013
Health Life Opinion

women’s clothing sizes: why are they designed to make us hate ourselves?

Zoya Patel
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For the sake of this article, I’m just going to assume that you’re a feminist. You may not be, and I guess that’s your call, but just put yourself in my shoes for a moment anyway. The other day, I ordered a new pair of jeans from an online store. I was pretty excited, as…
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Thursday 23 May 2013
Culture Opinion

why we need ‘women only’ spaces

Stella Crawford
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Women’s only spaces cop a lot of flack. Why do we need a women’s room on University campuses, people ask? Why do feminist groups hold women’s only meetings? One community with a strong tradition of women’s only spaces is student magazines. It this case, it’s not a meeting, or a special room. It’s an edition….
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
Arts Featured

lip’s lavish launch party and awards night

Amy Nicholls-Diver
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A Melbourne bar called Loop was the place to be on Saturday night as Lip celebrated the launch of Issue 23 and handed out some excellent prizes for the very first Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction. It was a crisp evening but many writers (and accompanying friends and family) braved the weather and joined in…
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