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THANKSGIVING

Writer draws Thanksgiving sketches for those alone on the holiday

"This is one of the sweetest things I have ever seen on social media. Thank you for your hospitality!"

ROYALS

I’m grateful to Meghan Markle for sharing her miscarriage story

It may be that because of brave women like Meghan Markle, talking about pregnancy loss will become less taboo.

CULTURE

All the nominees for the Grammy for Best Rock Performance are women

But there have been some notable snubs including Fiona Apple not being nominated for Album of the Year.

CULTURE

Intimacy guidelines will help actors to deal with consent on set

For many actors the question of nudity or performing a sex scene is a tricky one and much of it relies on how empowered they feel on set.

CULTURE

Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'Between the World and Me' is being made into a film

"Well, it rocked me. It’s profound, important, a must-see," tweeted Jane Fonda.

CULTURE

Michael B. Jordan is 2020's Sexiest Man Alive and no one is mad about it

"Michael B. Jordan being named People’s Sexiest Man Alive is the *only* thing that’s made sense this year."

CULTURE

The Internet is vibing to Barack Obama's playlist for his memoir, 'A Promised Land'

"Music has always played an important role in my life — and that was especially true during my presidency."

CULTURE

Woman revisits her 2020 goals list on Tik Tok and becomes Queen of the internet

"This has absolutely finished me off. I love her."

CULTURE

Twitter reacts to 'things that aren't South Asian but feel South Asian'

"Changing outfits in the McDonald's bathroom so your parents don't see what you're really wearing when you go out."

CULTURE

The day my Indian mother confronted me about my tattoo

I’m sure that after she first suspected I had one, Mum spent some time thinking about my secret tattoo before bringing it out in the open. A process that may have...

CULTURE

I learnt about the tender side of masculinity from my father

Reflecting on the relationship that I have had with my father has helped me navigate my own journey as a trans woman.

FEMINISM

Naked Mary Wollstonecraft statue provokes mixed reactions on social media

The statue featuring a naked woman emerging from a silver sea of women was created by artist Maggi Hambling.

RACE

Blue Ivy to narrate 'Hair Love' audiobook, fans are predictably excited

Blue Ivy Carter has been revealed as the narrator of an audiobook adaptation of the short film celebrating black hair.

NAIDOC WEEK

SBS Voices First Nations takeover

Curated by Mununjali author Ellen van Neerven, eight incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives share their reflections on the theme ‘Always Was,...

CULTURE

Joining a community choir during COVID saved me

When I sing with others, I feel the strength of banding together in times of uncertainty and change.

CULTURE

I'm a single woman with HIV and the stigma is still real

As a healthcare worker myself, the stigma is really difficult and frustrating to be aware of and unfortunately it exists within the healthcare industry itself.

CULTURE

Astronomer and astrophysicist Karlie Noon on opening up educational pathways for Aboriginal youth

Aboriginal astronomer, astrophysicist and science communicator Karlie Noon is excited about the possibilities and outcomes of having more First Nations people and...

5 Nov 2020 - 3:20pm

The day the dozers came for kutalayna

In 2011, Adam Thompson was one of the protesters who fought against construction at a Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage place of world significance. He tells the...

Social media reacts to businesses boarding up before the US elections

"So scared for America right now watching from Australia."

CULTURE

Playgirl magazine returns to the shelves

“For a man, nudity means sex; for a woman, it means you’re exposed. It’s a different lens and, hopefully, a different perspective.”

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