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12-year-old at university, Khang Tuong Nguyen
It is rare to hear about 12-year-old child geniuses entering university to study. Rarer still to hear of 12-year-old primary schoolers who’ve been invited to teach at university. Vietnamese American Khang Tuong Nguyen (Nguyễn … Continue
2010 Slanted end of year wrap up
Well… what a roller coaster ride 2010 year has been! From the nail-biting Australian election to our tough draw in the FIFA World Cup, followed by the near half baked Commonwealth Games in India, … Continue
Saviour to unsavoury: How the Chinese saved Australia (Part five)
Following from Part four: Labour pains, we conclude with the discriminatory and exploitative anti-Chinese policies of colonial society, and the impact these policies had on the lives and futures of Chinese immigrants in colonial … Continue
Saviour to unsavoury: How the Chinese saved Australia (Part four)
Following from Part three: White way or the highway, we continue with the discriminatory views and policies of white Australia, and the effects they had on Chinese immigrant labour in colonial Australia.
Telstra Women’s Business Awards 2010: Where are the Asian women?
On Friday 24th September, I attended the Telstra Women’s Business Awards luncheon. It was the NSW state finals and I was stunned at the end that none of the finalists were Asian. It was … Continue
Asian Australian 2010 federal election candidates
They campaigned, we voted, they counted, they’re still counting, and… we’re still waiting. The 2010 Australian federal election is proving to be one of Australia’s most interesting and historically significant elections:
The pieces in Dick Smith’s Population Puzzle don’t fit
Dick Smith’s Population Puzzle is a one-hour show about what Dick claims is the ‘elephant in the room‘, which no one wants to talk about – over-population in Australia. By over-population he is, of … Continue
Barracking for Adam Liaw but is Australia ready for an Asian Masterchef?
It’s been an exciting last couple of weeks of Masterchef and this final week is set to be just as climatic as last years. A few weeks ago, I picked Marion Grasby to win … Continue
Saviour to unsavoury: How the Chinese saved Australia (Part three)
Following from Part two: Used and abused, we continue with the history of white Australia and the white myth of racial superiority, its impact on minorities, as well as the white Australia fantasy and … Continue
