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Dutton failed to report Higgins incident, claims sexual assault never happens

Dutton failed to report Higgins incident, claims sexual assault never happens

by Andrew Wicks | Feb 24, 2021 | Featured, Know who you're Instagramming, Politics, Residents

As it turns out, Peter Dutton knew of the Brittany Higgins incident, but chose not to tell the Prime Minister. Today, he appeared on the radio to speak his truth.

Loving the art of those we now loathe

Loving the art of those we now loathe

by Matthew Reddin | Feb 23, 2021 | Entertainment, Featured, Society, The Big Smoke Arena

Our reaction to those responsible for sexual abuses in Hollywood has been admirable, but misguided. We should still enjoy art for art’s sake.

After two decades of conflict on social media, is it time for peace?

After two decades of conflict on social media, is it time for peace?

by Daniel Blewitt | Feb 21, 2021 | Featured, Society, Sub-Culture

Between Twitter banning Trump and Facebook outlawing news, relative peace is possible on social media. But do we want it?

Study: If you can’t nap during the day, blame your genes

Study: If you can’t nap during the day, blame your genes

by TBS Newsbot | Feb 15, 2021 | Featured, On radio this week, Quirky, Society

While science has long discussed the benefits of the daytime nap, it seems that the ability to doze is actually influenced by our genes.

Eight ways to admit you didn’t do your research

Eight ways to admit you didn’t do your research

by Nathaniel Davis | Feb 13, 2021 | Featured, Quirky, Society

In the modern age, we often don’t have time to enter discussions armed with previous research. If you’re caught out, here’s how to mention that fact gracefully.

It’s not just Pharrell or Justin, pop-culture has always preyed on women

It’s not just Pharrell or Justin, pop-culture has always preyed on women

by Claire J. Harris | Feb 13, 2021 | Entertainment, Featured, Society

While Justin Timberlake has sort of apologised, and Pharrell conceded that he was embarrassed by ‘Blurred Lines’. In reality, pop-culture has undermined women since forever.

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