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Small variety of humans found in Micronesia
I found this on Anthropology net. Bones from 1500 - 3000 years ago were found in caves on the Rock Islands of Palau in Micronesia. That’s only about 1600 km north of Flores, where H. floresiensi… more »
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Australia
whattowearwhere wrote 3 days ago: Who knew! The land down under has a national dress. Check it out in this article giving the history … more »
Working mothers in Australia in two minds over Budget changes
womensphere wrote 5 days ago: The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) says the Federal Government’s tax cuts for wo … more »
High demand triggers rise in sex trafficking cases in Micronesia
womensphere wrote 5 days ago: The continuous demand for sex services is the main reason why cases of sex trafficking are rising in … more »
A Winter in the Cave
rowbotriot wrote 1 week ago: club was Chinese Laundry, Sydney (main venue page) load of pictures here Chinese Laundry, 18th Aug 2 … more »
Alleged rape victim 'worn down for 3 days' by female barrister in Australia
womensphere wrote 3 weeks ago: The Rape Crisis Centre has welcomed news the New South Wales Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) h … more »
Increased domestic violence an unexpected consequence of new liquor licences in Australia - New licensing model can predict impact on alcohol-related violence
womensphere wrote 1 month ago: New research has confirmed that an increase in the number of liquor outlets (hotels and/or bottle sh … more »
The State Government's Prostitution Bill has passed the Legislative Council effectively ensuring it will become law (Western Australia)
womensphere wrote 1 month ago: The Bill will decriminalise and regulate brothels and aims to provide sex workers with basic industr … more »
Domestic violence reports increase in New Zealand
womensphere wrote 1 month ago: Domestic violence reports climbed by 30% last year, but police say that does not mean family violenc … more »
Only one third of Australian women have access to paid maternity leave
womensphere wrote 1 month ago: The endless debate about paid maternity leave in Australia — among OECD countries, only Australia … more »
The hidden victims of sexual assault – “the intellectually disabled” - will be protected by tough changes to New South Wales rape laws
womensphere wrote 1 month ago: Shocking figures reveal between 50 and 90 per cent of people with an intellectual disability will be … more »
Study finds abortion rate in dramatic decline in Australia
womensphere wrote 1 month ago: Young Australian women are as unlikely to have an abortion today as their grandmothers were half a c … more »
Dolphin Helps Stranded Whales
Jon Hall wrote 2 months ago: A playful New Zealand dolphin used to swimming round humans has amazed conservation workers by guidi … more »
Small variety of humans found in Micronesia
monado wrote 2 months ago: I found this on Anthropology net. Bones from 1500 - 3000 years ago were found in caves on the Rock I … more »
Students turn to sex work to help pay for university in Australia
womensphere wrote 2 months ago: Hundreds of university students in Victoria have turned to prostitution to pay their way through hig … more »
Australian PM's panel "too male, too white"
womensphere wrote 2 months ago: Women’s groups have blasted Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s hand-picked panel to oversee his … more »
Muslim women in Australia speak up about domestic violence
womensphere wrote 2 months ago: Sydney - Women and children are beaten by their menfolk in homes across Australia. Mostly the spur t … more »
The floods
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asnape wrote 2 months ago: You’ve probably heard about the flooding in Australia at the moment, but did you know that 80% … more »
Antipodean Marxism meets Indigenous Peoples' Struggles
raved wrote 2 months ago: Hone Tuwhare and Poster of Karl Marx as Construction Worker Introduction Today the struggle of ind … more »
Pacific communities hit by prostitution act
womensphere wrote 3 months ago: The Prostitution Reform Act has caused devastation within Maori and Pacific communities, Mamatere St … more »
