Culture and Society
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By Isabel Chalmers Melbourne’s galleries, food scenes, laneways and varied entertainment helped crown it the world’s best city for 2026 – but for locals, the reality is more layered. Steam curls around the red lanterns that sway gently, in sync with the people filtering through Chinatown. The clinking of dishes tangles with an array of…
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By Isabel Chalmers How do identity and connection go hand in hand? Identity connects people to places and history, providing a foundation for how they live their lives. In Australia, it is seen every day through customs, traditions and contested stories. Jeanine Leane’s 2023 poem ‘Tracks Wind Back’ explores the relationship between Australia and Australianness…
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A closer look at the recent USDA decision to revoke the “Roadless Rules” act and how it diverts attention away from the larger policies in place that affect the economic stability of the United States. By Isabel Chalmers On June 23, 2025, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L Rollins stated that “Donald Trump is removing absurd…
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From wherever you are reading this, whether it be from the comfort of your home, in transit to work or on the road, there are stories from people all over the world gathering life experience in the most captivating ways, they inspire and dare others to tap into their own interests and take action. Let’s…
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My Experience I try to navigate social media in a way that not only benefits me but encourages me in positive ways. How can social media be used for good? That to me depends on the audience you are trying to reach or the audience you are a part of, and whether it is a…
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