Police appeal for information about Parkville sexual assault
VICTORIA Police’s Crime Stoppers Unit has issued a public appeal for information regarding a recent sexual assault near the University of Melbourne. Grace Yew reports.
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Lumens Arts: Promoting Australia-China ties
THIS week, local and international artsts will be teaming up to bring Victoria the Lumens Festival. Grace Yew has the details on how the festival hopes to promote and improve ties between Australia and China.
A Very Woggy Xmas
THIS festive season, experience a uniquely Australian Christmas at A Very Woggy Xmas Comedy Gala. Grace Yew tells you how you can see these multicultural comedians in action.
Ethical Fashion Show highlight of Fair@Square Festival
KICK off your summer at the fourth Fair@Square, Australia’s Largest Ethical and Fair Trade Festival! Grace Yew has the scoop.
International student cleaners exploited by shopping centre owners: report
A NEW report suggests international student cleaners are being exploited by shopping centre owners in Australia. Grace Yew reports.
Games for Change Australia New Zealand
MELBOURNE is shaping up to be the video game capital of Australia. First the ACMI Game Masters Exhibition, now the Games for Change Australia New Zealand Festival 2012 – an event exploring gaming solutions for social, humanitarian, and business problems. Grace Yew has the details.
Brace yourselves, the Penny Arcade Expo is coming to Melbourne!
IT’S more than eight months away, but it’s the PENNY ARCADE EXPO(!!!): you know, just the most epic game festival of all time. Grace Yew can hardly wait.
STORY OF THE MONTH – Soft Marking: Should Australian universities go easy on international students?
AUSTRALIAN universities have been battling accusations their entry requirements for international students are too low – and in some cases, lecturers are too lenient on foreign pupils. Grace Yew speaks to academics and students for their thoughts.
Asian Shorts: An evening of film, Asian-style
WATCH short films from across Asia – and by Asians in Australia – at this month’s Asian Shorts night. Grace Yew has the details.
The iCade – An arcade cabinet for iPad/iPad2 (Review)
GRACE Yew relives the days when she would throw time and money at video games through the iCade, an arcade cabinet for the iPad. But does the device compare to the real arcade experience?
1938: An Opera – a satirical take on the White Australia Policy
COMING soon to Melbourne University’s Open Stage is musical comedy 1938: An Opera – a multilingual political satire featuring Aboriginal activists, Italian anarchists & Chinese communists striking back at the White Australia Policy.
SEXtember: Scarleteen – sex ed for the real world
SCARLETEEN.COM cuts through all the jargon and scary health warnings to deliver easy-to-read – and dare we say fun – tips and advice about sex and sexual health. Grace Yew speaks with Karyn Fulcher, a volunteer at the organisation, for more.