The public broadcaster is conducting a review into racism amid a flurry of complaints about its treatment of non-white employees including high-profile presenter Stan Grant. The wide-ranging probe was announced by ABC managing director David Anderson on Sunday in an all-staff email, in which he apologised to Grant and expressed sorrow that the veteran broadcaster … [Read more…]
Gender norms are loosening in fashion, in the opinion of Derek Guy, anyway, regarded as the most prominent men’s style commentator on Twitter, where he goes by @dieworkwear. “The border between menswear and womenswear is more porous than it was 10 years ago. Additionally, many men are more comfortable being openly interested in fashion in … [Read more…]
Chinese passport holders are now third biggest nationality to pass through Australia’s largest international gateway as Sydney Airport reports a “remarkable” rebound in April. The April figure was up from 39.6 per cent in March, and saw China jump from the fifth biggest nationality through the airport, to third after Australians and New Zealanders. Increased … [Read more…]
With the Ashes just weeks away, cricket has reached a crossroads. DANIEL CHERNY speaks to stars of yesteryear and today to ascertain what they make of the shifting landscape. When Jofra Archer was ruled out of the English home summer during the week, there was a palpable sense of disappointment from many cricket purists who … [Read more…]
It’s been 10 years since Kristi Davidson began her journey saving victims of sex trafficking in India. After welcoming twins last year, the former teacher tells of her plans for the future “I can never just pop in anywhere,” Kristi laughs. But no matter how busy life gets, Kristi always makes time for her “other … [Read more…]
Hop Dac’s own personal childhood as a Vietnamese refugee in Western Australia is inspiring his newest collection of work. Some 20,000 people are recognised as refugees in Australia each year, and the Bread and Butter Project is doing its part to help refugees acquire new skills, build confidence and find work. Based in Marrickville in … [Read more…]
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BERLIN, May 19 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has completed the sale of its Kaluga production plant in Russia and its local subsidiaries, the German carmaker said on Friday, ending months of wrangling with Russian authorities over the deal. Volkswagen has sold its shares in Volkswagen Group Rus LLC to Art-Finance LLC, which is supported by … [Read more…]
The airline has announced a dramatic increase in its international network putting downward pressure on fares but pilots aren’t happy. Qantas has released the latest rendition of its Feels Like Home campaign featuring a real-life reunion between an Aussie mum and her overseas-based son. The additional capacity will be made possible through the return of … [Read more…]
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SYDNEY, May 18 (Reuters) – Two of Australia’s top football codes on Thursday backed a proposal to constitutionally recognise the country’s Indigenous population in a referendum, as latest opinion polls show public support for the government-backed plan dipping. In a full page statement published in The Sydney Morning Herald, Rugby Australia (RA) said the proposed … [Read more…]
Interest in Sydney’s tallest commercial tower shows that local offices are still attractive to global players. The stake in the tower is being sold by Chinese company Ping An Real Estate and interest in the 50 per cent holding it is offering has come out of the region, where skyscraper values are holding up. Now … [Read more…]