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Ban on toxic mercury looms in sugar cane farming, but Australia still has a way to go
This month, federal authorities finally announced an upcoming ban on mercury-containing pesticide in Australia.
Alumni profile: Dr Shimona Kealy
Having completed her PhD at the School of Culture, History & Language (CHL) in 2019, Dr Shimona
CHL Tales: Korlomomo and Berrerdberrerd
Maggie Tukumba tells the story of Korlomomo and Berrerdberrerd in Dalabon, introduced by Nick Evans.
Before coronavirus, China was falsely blamed for spreading smallpox. Racism played a role then, too
Spitting. Name-calling. Physical assaults.
Hyung-a Kim on the forces driving inequality in South Korea
Dr Hyung-a Kim, Associate Professor of Korean politics and history at the School of Culture, History & Language, reached out to let us know about her new book, Korean Skilled Workers: Towar
India’s corona casualties
While many countries are fighting the coronavirus pandemic on health and economic fronts, the unfolding crisis in India has the complicating factors of extreme inequality and Islamophobia.
Giving back to Vanuatu
When unprecedented bushfires raged in Australia early this year, the government of Vanuatu was swift to send aid.
Communication, Connection, Community: language and area studies in 2020 and beyond
On 13 March 2020, CHL hosted the workshop Myanmar studies without Burmese? On how and why language still matters for area studies.
Staying Connected: Engagement Amid Isolation
Social distancing. Self-isolation. Alienation. A remote environment with little or no contact? Not necessarily...
What’s the future for Hindi in Fiji?
CHL Hindi Associate Professor Peter Friedlander recounts his experience at the recent Pacific Regional Hindi Conference in Fiji.
