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The inexorable rise of the sharing economy in 2018
Roland Tam | January 9, 2018The sharing economy shows no signs of slowing down. Roland Tam, co-founder of space sharing marketplace ‘Spacer’, shares his predictions for the sharing economy in 2018.
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Lessons from the past for a new Australian space agency
Kerrie Dougherty | January 8, 2018In light of the government’s national space agency announcement, Kerrie Dougherty reviews Australia’s prior attempts at establishing an agency/space program and the lessons that should be drawn from their failure.
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Our year in review – 2017
Emma Johnson | December 22, 2017Open Forum received some wonderful contributions throughout 2017. Editor Emma Johnson goes through some of the smart, specialised and astute content that keeps Open Forum engaged in a high-quality conversation on the social, political, environmental and cultural issues that matter.
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Time for a New Space strategy for Defence
Adam Gilmour | December 22, 2017Space is opening up commercially and militarily which Adam Gilmour, CEO & Founder of Gilmour Space Technologies, suggests is the perfect time for Australian Defence to look at the capability of home-grown companies for new technologies.
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GAP in 2017 – a year in review
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | December 21, 20172017 has been a year of celebration for Global Access Partners. Managing Director Catherine Fritz-Kalish reviews a GAP year filled with achievement.
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Space – the new frontier
Tara Djokic | December 21, 2017Life and societies have been shaped by inquisitions into space, shifting our views and indeed our values in an attempt to better understand our world. Tara Djokic from the Australian Centre for Astrobiology discusses the importance of the continued exploration into space.
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The reality of Christmas for young people in care
Jason Juretic | December 20, 2017The end-of-the-year celebration is a festive and happy period for most of us, however, for young people living in Out-of-Home-Care, Christmas may be an unhappy reminder of loss. Jason Juretic, CEO of Stepping Stone House, reveals how each of us can contribute to providing vulnerable young people with a positive Christmas experience.
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Inspiring a nation with space exploration
Isabelle Kingsley | December 19, 2017A national space agency will not only bring economic benefits but it will also inspire the nation with it’s hi-tech vision. Science communicator Isabelle Kingsley considers the broader benefits of a national space agency to Australia.
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Safe & simple launch access to polar and Sun synchronous orbits
Lloyd Damp | December 18, 2017Australia’s path back to space since the launch of WRESAT 50 years ago has been long, but there is again a need for our unique geographical location on the globe. Lloyd Damp, CEO of launch operator Southern Launch, outlines the journey.
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Manus Island – a firsthand account of a humanitarian crisis
Jana Favero | December 18, 2017A recent trip to Manus Island left Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s Jana Favero deeply shocked and confirmed the humanitarian crisis that has developed from Australia’s asylum seeker policies. She shares her experience with Open Forum and calls for an end to partisan politics on this issue.
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Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association release new report
Emma Johnson | December 16, 2017To achieve a healthy Australia supported by the best possible healthcare system, AHHA is recommending that Australia reorientate the healthcare system over the next 10 years by enabling outcomes‑focused and value-based healthcare. Read the full report here.
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Looking up to an Australian space agency
Trevor Ireland | December 15, 2017Donald Trump wants to go to the Moon – and then onto Mars. Trump recognises that, with space, he is backing a winner. ANU Research School of Earth Sciences’ Professor Trevor Ireland looks at how supporting Australia’s space agency can lead to equally great outcomes for Australia.
