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Zoë Coombs Marr on Why It’s Important to Know Australian Queer History
Ever wanted to know more about queer history in Australia? Well, award-winning comedian and ‘professional lesbian’ Zoë Coombs Marr is uncovering exactly that in ABC’s new three-part docuseries, Queerstralia. The series, led by Coombs Marr, will investigate the untold and wild queer history of Australia that’s often left to heterosexual people to incorrectly tell. Queerstralia will…
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8 Myths About Christmas That Some People Really Believe
Traditions surrounding the Christian religious holiday of Christmas may seem to be age-old and time-honoured, but many are newer than we’d think. What’s even more surprising is that the stories we tell each other about the traditions are also, themselves, a bit mixed-up. Read on for several myths about Christmas stories, and traditions — and…
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12 World Leaders With Even Shorter Reigns Than Liz Truss
1If she were a baseball player, they’d call UK politician Liz Truss a “cup of coffee” — that is, a player whose time in the big leagues is so short that he barely has time to drink a cup before heading back to the minors. Truss completed the fastest prime-minister-speed-run in British history: while in…
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The Significance of Mabo Day in Australia
Mabo Day signifies the close of Reconciliation Week in Australia. Here’s what the date commemorates and why it’s so significant.