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Can a Black Samurai rewrite history—or just gamer expectations?
Can a Black Samurai rewrite history—or just gamer expectations? This question arises after Ubisoft’s announcement of Assassin’s Creed Shadow earlier this year. While fans...
North Sydney road named after slave trader Ben Boyd keeps its name
North Sydney Council has retained the name Ben Boyd Road, arguing it is “less controversial” after renaming Ben Boyd National Park.
Iain Stuart, President of...
‘We lived in a racist country from day one’: Aboriginal Council on NT curfew law
The Northern Territory Government on May 22 gave major power to declare three-day curfews if they believe there’s a risk of “public disorder”.
Chief Minister...
Love and Hunger Games: The ballad of dystopian women
CONTENT WARNING: This article contains mentions of sexual and gender-based violence, and spoilers for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Does life imitate art or...
Greens Councillor slams Paddington pub for controversial name change
A City of Sydney councillor slammed an inner-city pub’s recent decision to change its name back to the Captain Cook Hotel.
Greens Councillor and native...
Exploring the impact of technology in science fiction
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Author and psychiatrist Grace Chan discussed the impact of technology on personal identity and society during a Sydney Writers Festival event at the Epping...
