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Bridging gaps: The UnMute multiculturalism movement

“There is something persistent to this movement. From the start to present, there has been interest, support and progress. The fluidity of how and when its message is delivered has a solid foundation. That foundation rests upon the apparent tension which exists between different migrant communities in young Australia. Like most things, beneath the surface […]

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Poetry: Chasing Storms by Rachel Trevarthen

Instead of remaining inside peeking from behind glass and wood I chased a storm today. Up Red Hill, along the ridge of Enogerra Terrace amongst the gardens of the clock tower briefly taking refuge in the pet sanctuary and under the awning of the Hoopla family. The storm reciprocated. Not in the form of gifts […]

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Marriage equality in Australia by Leigh Yang

When I was asked to write an article about my reaction to the recent passing of the Marriage Equality Bill in Canberra, my immediate reaction was: “I think she is asking the wrong person”. I am gay and happily in a five-and-a-half-year relationship but words like “ecstatic” and “elated” are not adjectives I would use […]

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Flex appeal: lululemon athletica get sweaty in the suburbs

Fit and fabulous yogis take to their mats, ready for a class to start their Saturday, runners and cyclist strut their stuff in the latest technical gear and guys show us what they’re made of with their handstands and flex appeal. Welcome to FLEXPO, a fitness event hosted by lululemon athletica Carindale. We went along […]

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The Collective meet ‘n’ greet

We receive a bunch of inspiring emails from people wanting to be contributors here at the Collective Press Co. and we thought it would be a great idea to organise a meet ‘n’ greet so we can all meet each other. Our virtual office is in Brisbane, Australia, so it only makes sense for us […]

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Bobby Alu taking it slow

Described as one of Australia’s finest roots percussionists, Charles Wall and his alter ego/band Bobby Alu is back with some serious hammock swinging, coconut sipping, chilled out music with his new album Take It Slow. When a band’s third ever gig is the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival alongside the likes of Bob Dylan, you […]

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Marches of solidarity and protests in Colombia

Troops have been called to patrol the streets, curfews have been set and people are taking to the streets, passionate about their country and their countrymen. There is a storm brewing in Colombia and it’s come down to the farmers, food producers, countrymen, the lifeblood of the country, and they’re unhappy. They’re unhappy with prices […]

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Food for thought in Byron Bay

It took a busy week at work and some much needed beach time before my friend and I decided to make an impromptu trip to Byron Bay for the weekend. We jumped in the car, rolled our windows down and let out a big sigh of relief as we drove down the highway in the […]

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Kurilpa Derby in pictures

With squids in mouth, billy carts, bikes and the odd sofa on wheels ready and the main drag in West End closed to cars and buses, it could only mean one thing – Kurilpa Derby! On Sunday the 1st of September, Boundary St was closed, shops were open and the locals came out to enjoy […]

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