Anne Holmes
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Anne Holmes
@polyxena7.bsky.social
· Sep 8
“Women’s crime writing has come of age”: Sisters in Crime’s 25th Davitt Awards winners announced - Sisters in Crime Australia
“Australian women’s crime writing has well and truly come of age,” says Ruth Wykes, the Judges’ Coordinator for Sisters in Crime’s 25th Davitt Awards for best women’s crime and mystery books, which we...
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Anne Holmes
@polyxena7.bsky.social
· Sep 1
Protesters claim high migration levels have 'torn' Australia. Here's what experts say
Australia's migration numbers and policies were the target of March for Australia's anti-immigration rallies over the weekend. Here's what experts have to say about their claims.
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Anne Holmes
@polyxena7.bsky.social
· Aug 17
We need media literacy programs for children, not a ban on social media
Western countries are searching for reasons why the anxiety, neuroticism and introversion of young people are increasing. Social media is being targeted as the major cause. So, Australia has decided t...
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Anne Holmes
@polyxena7.bsky.social
· Jul 29
Davitt Awards: Award Ceremony - Sisters in Crime Australia
So much to celebrate! Frock up (or suit up) and join us as we present the Sisters in Crime’s 25th Davitt Awards for best crime novels by Australian women – at a new-to-us venue, in Melbourne, Angliss ...
sistersincrime.org.au
Anne Holmes
@polyxena7.bsky.social
· Jul 29
Top Australian writers urge Albanese to abolish Job-Ready Graduates, calling their humanities degrees life changing
Tim Winton, Helen Garner and Peter Garrett are just a few of the high-profile signatories to an open letter against Job-Ready Graduates – and for the humanities.
theconversation.com
Anne Holmes
@polyxena7.bsky.social
· Jun 14
AUKUS: America saving us from ourselves
The decision by the United States to initiate a review of the AUKUS agreement might very well be the moment Washington saves Australia from itself. Saving us from the most poorly conceived defence pro...
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Anne Holmes
@polyxena7.bsky.social
· Jun 8
Centuries in the making: Could Australia see its first Indigenous Treaty by next year?
The idea of a Treaty or Treaties with Australia's Indigenous peoples is on track to become a reality in 2026 after being debated, dissected and denied for close to 200 years.
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Anne Holmes
@polyxena7.bsky.social
· Jun 8
The 50-year secret behind the world's 'coolest street' — right here in Australia
Its "epic restaurants, cute hidden bars, and great boutiques" helped it beat out 30 other streets to be named the world’s coolest. But 50 years of migrant history played a major role, too.
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