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Deadly Denim by Cole Baxter

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Repkulture: We are more than fashion. We are culture.

Culture Entrepreneurship Fashion

New Shop, Who Dis?

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Undercover Kindness

Beauty Health

All-In-One Beauty: the new skin and hair care revolution

Arts Diversity

Shantell Martin & Absolut Art collaborate for Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

Culture Voices

An open letter to the man who racially trolled me on Invasion Day

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TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT IN BUENOS AIRES

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New Decade, Who Dis? How to manage New Year anxiety

Lifestyle Voices

Why a gap year is good for your mental health

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Summer Skin and Eye Care Tips for 2020

Culture Diversity Voices

InsideOUT Premieres on NITV Our Stories 10 December 2019.

Beauty Culture Fashion

Miss Universe Australia Priya Serrao national gown blends eco-design with Aboriginal culture

Beauty Diversity Voices

F*ck your diversity campaign

Deadly Denim by Cole Baxter

Jan 21, 2021
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Deadly Denim is a First Nations Fashion editorial shot by Noongar photographer Cole Baxter. Blak brands include Deadly Denim, Gammin Threads, The Koorie Circle, Haus of Dizzy, Take Pride Movement and more.
Culture Fashion Modelling

Repkulture: We are more than fashion. We are culture.

Nov 25, 2020
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Director Yandi Chali opens Repkulture's first retail outlet with Activate Perth. Let's meet the brand that aims to inspire African-Australian youth to have the pride and confidence to wear traditional African print as well as inviting all Australians to share and enjoy their love of culture and fashion.
Culture Entrepreneurship Fashion

New Shop, Who Dis?

Sep 14, 2020
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Custom-made apparel celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history. 100% Aboriginal owned & operated by Sasha Sarago a proud Wadjanbarra & Jirrbal woman.
Culture Entrepreneurship Fashion

Undercover Kindness

Apr 30, 2020
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Tabitha and daughter Mabel share how acts of kindness can change the world through their online campaign Undercover Kindness.
Spirit Voices

All-In-One Beauty: the new skin and hair care revolution

Mar 15, 2020
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All-in-one-beauty brands Shampoo With A Purpose and Clean & Pure is the reason why I'm geeked about this new revolution in skin and hair care.
Beauty Health

Shantell Martin & Absolut Art collaborate for Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

Feb 24, 2020
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Renowned for her ebb and flow style, Shantell’s collaborations include Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, PUMA, Google, The Boston Ballet, Denver Art Museum and now Absolut Art for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Arts Diversity

An open letter to the man who racially trolled me on Invasion Day

Feb 02, 2020
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Gunditjmara woman Tabitha Lean calls out racism on Invasion Day through an open letter to the man who racially vilified her.
Culture Voices

TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT IN BUENOS AIRES

Jan 14, 2020
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Discover our top 5 places to visit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Proudly brought to you by Melko.
Travel

New Decade, Who Dis? How to manage New Year anxiety

Jan 07, 2020
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It’s 2020 and you still haven’t set your goals for the new year. Have you got new year anxiety? It’s normal to feel stressed when you don’t know where to start.
Voices

Why a gap year is good for your mental health

Dec 22, 2019
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My gap year was essential for my evolution — it saved me. It gave me time to listen to my inner desires, free from stress, work and other distractions — a moment to be me.
Lifestyle Voices

Summer Skin and Eye Care Tips for 2020

Dec 11, 2019
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Hydrated skin and eye protection in summer is important. Check out Ascension's summer care tips to keep the wrinkles away and blue light at bay.
Beauty Health Lifestyle

InsideOUT Premieres on NITV Our Stories 10 December 2019.

Dec 06, 2019
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“I’m inside the culture because I’m Aboriginal; I’m outside because I’m gay. I’m inside gay culture because I am gay, I’m outside because I’m Aboriginal.” Peter Waples-Crowe.
Culture Diversity Voices

Miss Universe Australia Priya Serrao national gown blends eco-design with Aboriginal culture

Nov 26, 2019
by Ascension
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Inspired by the Australian frill-necked lizard, Brisbane based artist Claudia Williams blended recyclable materials, Aboriginal culture and the colours of the outback to design Priya's gown.
Beauty Culture Fashion

F*ck your diversity campaign

Aug 28, 2019
by Ascension
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Fenty Beauty’s success is attributed to bringing diversity to the beauty industry. Now brands and retailers are following suit. Are they inclusive because Rihanna made it cool?
Beauty Diversity Voices
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Featured Posts

  • Deadly Denim by Cole Baxter Deadly Denim by Cole Baxter
    January 21, 2021
  • Repkulture: We are more than fashion. We are culture. Repkulture: We are more than fashion. We are culture.
    November 25, 2020
  • New Shop, Who Dis? New Shop, Who Dis?
    September 14, 2020
  • Undercover Kindness Undercover Kindness
    April 30, 2020
  • All-In-One Beauty: the new skin and hair care revolution All-In-One Beauty: the new skin and hair care revolution
    March 15, 2020
  • Shantell Martin & Absolut Art collaborate for Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Shantell Martin & Absolut Art collaborate for Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras
    February 24, 2020
  • An open letter to the man who racially trolled me on Invasion Day An open letter to the man who racially trolled me on Invasion Day
    February 02, 2020
  • TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT IN BUENOS AIRES TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT IN BUENOS AIRES
    January 14, 2020
  • New Decade, Who Dis? How to manage New Year anxiety New Decade, Who Dis? How to manage New Year anxiety
    January 07, 2020
  • Why a gap year is good for your mental health Why a gap year is good for your mental health
    December 22, 2019
  • Summer Skin and Eye Care Tips for 2020 Summer Skin and Eye Care Tips for 2020
    December 11, 2019
  • InsideOUT Premieres on NITV Our Stories 10 December 2019. InsideOUT Premieres on NITV Our Stories 10 December 2019.
    December 06, 2019
  • Miss Universe Australia Priya Serrao national gown blends eco-design with Aboriginal culture Miss Universe Australia Priya Serrao national gown blends eco-design with Aboriginal culture
    November 26, 2019
  • F*ck your diversity campaign F*ck your diversity campaign
    August 28, 2019

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