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Alex Tarney

Alex Tarney

Author at SBS Australia Online at SBS Australia Online

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    Recent Articles

    sbs.com.au

    Is 'cancel culture' taking the fun out of comedy?

    Perth comedian Corey White was selling out shows and receiving five star reviews at last year’s Perth Fringe Festival. That was until the end of a show, when he made an improvised rape joke in response to a heckler. The backlash was immediate and impacted almost every aspect of his life. “I’ve had shows cancelled, contracts repudiated and been burned at the stake of social media, by people who didn't hear what had happened.” Corey, a criminal defence lawyer, said…
    over 4 years ago
    sbs.com.au

    'Creates a class system': How inheritances are shaping decisions of...

    *Karen, 28, said her perspective on life has changed after receiving news of her inheritance. Her mother passed away, leaving her family home in Malaysia to Karen and her sister and cousin. After the house has been sold and proceeds split, Karen expects to receive around $300,000. “I was raised to work hard and not rely on anyone else,” Karen told “Now to know you’re going to receive something you never thought you would at this age, it hasn’t made me think di…
    over 4 years ago
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    'I wanted to be cuddled': Why I hired an escort

    Rachel hired a male escort after being in a sexless marriage for 20 years. She said the experience has been a satisfying one.
    over 3 years ago
    sbs.com.au

    Mem's a Boomer. Why her generation drove social change and isn't ju...

    <b>SBS On Demand </b> Mem Harris and Tricia Harper are from the Baby Boomer generation &#x2014; often blamed for key issues such as climate change and housing affordability. However, experts say those born between 1946 and 1964 played a crucial role in fighting for social change and breaking taboos. Harris says her lack of respect for social and religious customs started after her mother was sent to a psychiatric hospital. Her still-married father, unable to divorce at the time, moved his girlf…
    over 2 years ago
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    Tim plants trees in secret. He's one of many Australians creating a...

    For many people, what happens after death can be a terrifying thought. But experts say planning a legacy that lives on after we've gone can give us a sense of control.
    about 2 years ago
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    'No quick fix': Why Jeanette will never use weight loss drugs like ...

    Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are hyped as gamechangers for weight loss with demand driving nationwide shortages. Now the government has restricted access to cheaper replicas, are the potential side effects worth it?
    almost 2 years ago
    sbs.com.au

    SBS Examines: ¿Derecha? ¿Izquierda? ¿Dónde te ubicas en el espectro...

    Durante años, se han usado las etiquetas "izquierda" y "derecha" para describir la posición de los partidos políticos. Pero ¿siguen siendo útiles estas etiquetas?
    over 1 year ago
    sbs.com.au

    Who's Right? Who's Left? What role will religion play in this elect...

    The differing and diverse religious beliefs Australians hold will influence their vote this election.
    over 1 year ago
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    Kto jest po prawej ? Kto jest po lewej? Jaką rolę odgrywa religia w...

    Zróżnicowane przekonania religijne Australijczyków wpłyną na ich głos w tych wyborach.
    over 1 year ago
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    Iha espektru polítiku, se mak loos no sé maka karuk no ita-boot hil...

    Iha tinan barak nia laran, label ka marka sira kona-ba 'karuk' no 'loos' uza ona hodi deskreve partidu polítiku sira nia hanoin ka vizaun. Maibé ida ne'e kontinua hanesan buat ida ne'ebe fo benefisiu ba ema ka lae?
    over 1 year ago
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    Iha espektru politiku sé mak loos sé maka karuk no lakuna saida mak...

    Eleisaun sira iha rai-li'ur iha tinan kotuk, hatudu divizaun polítika ne'ebé maka aumenta maka'as entre joven mane no feto sira. Ida-ne'e mos sei akontese hanesan iha Australia?
    over 1 year ago