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Selena Gomez diagnosed with autoimmune disease lupus

Pop star Selena Gomez is receiving chemotherapy after being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease lupus.

The Angelina Effect

In a landmark High Court ruling, the BRCA1 gene patent has been lifted in a victory for public health and medical research. Here Jolie revisits her decision to operate following the discovery of the gene.

Emily Blunt speaks out about her issue with stuttering

British actress Emily Blunt has spoken out about her stutter saying she still battles with the speech impediment today.

Emma Watson speaks out about sexism in Hollywood

Actress Emma Watson has spoken out about sexism in Hollywood. Watson, in an interview with The Guardian, said there were […]

The changing face of Afghanistan education for women

This woman is breaking boundaries by building the first ever women’s college in Afghanistan.

Nomad Design

You can take this 3D printed car with its 3D printed house anywhere. Is this the accommodation of the future?

Stella McCartney’s new mastectomy bra in honour of mum

Fashion Designer’s mastectomy bra helps patients heal while still feeling feminine.

Sam Cane named new All Blacks captain at just 23

Sam Cane, at just 23, has become the new captain of the All Blacks rugby team, even if just for […]

Emma Watson announces scholarship program for STEM students

Emma Watson has shown her continued support for gender equality by backing a scholarship program for women in STEM

From heckled runner to cover star

A jogger has had the last laugh at a man who heckled her for being overweight – appearing as the […]

5 MINUTES WITH… JOAN BAEZ

Legendary American folk singer and activist Joan Baez takes time out of her Australian and New Zealand tour to chat to MiNDFOOD.

Not your ordinary beauty tutorial – Indian acid attack victim speaks out

This is a beauty tutorial with a serious message

Helen Mirren calls on men to “get their arms off women’s shoulders”

Dame Helen Mirren has called out “ownership” in discussing gender relations

5 Minutes with: Natalie Imbruglia

We sat down with multi-talented songstress – Natalie Imbruglia, to discuss her latest album and her passion for altruistic ventures.

Angelina Jolie urges world to not ignore horrors in Syria

Actress Angelina Jolie has urged a “very, very strong response” to terror group ISIS in Syria, telling the Parliament of the United […]

Local schools turn to the digital world to curb plastic waste in Samoa

Students in lower decile schools will now have access to 3D printing programs that will revolutionise recycling in Samoa.

Billionaire offers to buy island to house Syrian refugees

One of Egypt’s richest men has offered to buy an island and set up infrastructure for Syria’s displaced.

Floating Farm design leading farms away from the fields and out to sea.

Could this be the future of food?

Sowing new seeds

In a major breakthrough for the war on drugs, this spice company could change the outlook for Afghanistan’s opium farmers.

Keeping Afloat

This incredible device could revolutionise the way we approach disaster relief.

#BuyPens campaign raises $145,000 for Syrian Refugees in three days

An image of a destitute Syrian Refugee selling pens to support his family has gone viral and the world responded perfectly.

Women rally against stereotypical girls clothing

Sick of the outdated, stereotypical clothing offered to children, these mums took a stance against prescribed gender roles through #ClothesWithoutLimits

Did your University make the TOP 500 list for 2015?

Where do Australian and New Zealand Universities sit on the world stage?

Running for their lives

How one running group goes beyond fitness to change peoples lives.

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