HIV positive t-shirts have been distributed to reduce the stigma attached to the disease. This would have been unthinkable 30 years ago. Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersWith so much written about AIDS and HIV, and more recently anti-retrovirals (ARVs), it is sometimes difficult to remember a time before these acronyms, or to trace their transitions from...
Detractors argue that decolonising the curriculum to include writers like Steve Biko (who was much admired by former president Nelson Mandela) will lower standards.Mike Hutchings/ReutersUniversity curricula in South Africa are still largely European or American in origin and focus. In some spaces, though, academics are starting to shift the...
The claim that same-sex marriage harms children doesn't stack up against the current evidence. Lopolo/ShutterstockA central argument made against same-sex marriage is that children born into these marriages will be disadvantaged: they will grow up with inappropriate gender role modelling, be bullied at school and suffer poorer emotional well-being...
ASIC Chairman Greg Medcraft wants to be able to charge banks that enable damaging corporate culture.Dan Himbrechts/AAPAt conferences in Sydney last week, the heads of ASIC (Greg Medcraft) and APRA (Wayne Byres) agreed on a few things: banking culture is rotten; culture is “hard” to deal with; and regulators are basically at a loss on...
Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...
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Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...
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In Australia’s climate, where summer heat can be intense and winter chills are felt in many regions, air conditioning has become more than just a luxury; it’s an essential part of comfortable living. ...
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