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Exotic Skins and Ethical Fashion: What About the Not-So-Cute Animals?

Exotic Skins and Ethical Fashion: What About the Not-So-Cute Animals?

March 13, 2019
by Olivia Destefanis
Features

In 2016, a crocodile handbag was sold at auction for $300,108. The 30cm bag, branded as the Hermes Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Birkin, was made…

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Life in a Burmese Welfare Village

Life in a Burmese Welfare Village

June 6, 2017
by Frances Vinall
Features

People complain about the welfare system, but it’s difficult to imagine what life would be like without it. Without intervention from the government, what would…

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Students Continue to Struggle Under Centrelink Delays

Students Continue to Struggle Under Centrelink Delays

May 2, 2016
by Gemma Clarke
Current Affairs

For students across Australia, one of the greatest things about going to uni is suckling from the proverbial teat of the government. In a country…

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