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Western artists deal with fame in the Middle East

Western artists deal with fame in the Middle East

Two Norwegian artists who have won fame in Lebanon through their web project 2famous.tv tested public support for their work after receiving threats, writes Pablo Majluf. Following one particularly serious threat, they went public and asked the community if they should quit. More …
New dental plan is drop in the ocean

New dental plan is drop in the ocean

The Federal Government released its new dental health plan earlier this month but despite the $515 million allocated over four years, more is needed to make up for past deficiencies in the Australian dental care system, writes Ramona Pradella. Shane Fryer, president …
Fitness fever gripping Rockdale

Fitness fever gripping Rockdale

Rockdale is fast becoming the fitness hub of the south after Rockdale Council reviewed another 24/7 gym development application last week, writes Brian Vane-Tempest. The newcomer, Anytime Fitness, would ramp up the already fierce competition for the local fitness dollar among operators …
Scientists slam sensational dolphin claims

Scientists slam sensational dolphin claims

  Sensationalist headlines claiming that dolphins are bisexual have exploded online thanks to a misinterpreted phrase used in a scientific paper published in March. Media reports across the globe have claimed that male bottlenose dolphins engage in “extensive bisexuality” and “resort to …