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Come in Spinner: two-up’s unusual language explained
Why is the wooden paddle used to toss the coins in two-up called a kip? Why should you be on the lookout for illegal nobs, jacks, and greys? Why is the person who runs the two-up game called the boxer? What can you expect if you meet a cockatoo or a nit-keeper? These are just of a…
Does Bridgerton fall flat as a feminist hit?
When Bridgerton burst onto our screens in late 2020, it brought with it exquisite costumes, elaborate sets, and storylines filled with intrigue, gossip, sex and scandal. At the time, it became the most-watched Netflix series ever (a title now held by Squid Game), and season two has had…
Bushfires disproportionately impact Indigenous Australians
First Nations Australians suffered worse impacts from the Black Summer bushfires due to inappropriate planning and unsuitable interventions by authorities during the crisis, researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) argue. The researchers have published a report…
Celebrating the diversity of French language and culture
On a rainy night in Canberra, an assemblage of French-speaking and French language and culture appreciators gathered at the Australian National University (ANU) to celebrate regional French. The event "Do you speak regional French?" was held during Francophonie Week 2022, and organised by the…
Night of celebration, lifetime of impact
The third annual CASS Celebration of Generosity and Success was a vibrant affair at which achievement was recognised along with the contributions of members of the College community. It was an evening focused on students, emerging researchers, and donors, and the virtuous cycle of giving, and where…
Winning entry of Australia's richest furniture design prize is The Dream
The Head of the Furniture Workshop at the ANU School of Art & Design has been named winner of Australia’s richest furniture design prize. Ashley Eriksmoen scooped $20,000 in cash and a two-week residency program at JamFactory after winning the 2022 Australian Furniture Design Award, presented…
200,000 kids exposed to serious levels of parental gambling
Almost 200,000 Australian children are exposed to moderate or serious levels of risky gambling by a parent each year, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU). The study is the first to report the number of families and children exposed to risky parental…