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Come out from your corporate corner
Christopher Zinn | May 31, 2014Many companies often automatically hide behind industry bodies and issue statements which can’t be questioned. Christopher Zinn explains how media engagement can be about taking risks, not just avoiding them.
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Same sex marriage – the right to choose for everyone
Gina Worldon | May 30, 2014Same-sex couples are not allowed to marry in Australia yet. Gina Worldon argues that same-sex marriage should not affect anyone but the couples directly involved.
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Looking for work? Lucrative job markets across the world
Devika Arora | May 30, 2014Jobseekers with limited employment opportunities in their hometown might contemplate relocating. Devika Arora has a brief overview of the international job market.
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Australia to amend parts of the Racial Discrimination Act
Ben Mapuranga | May 26, 2014The Abbott government has announced plans to amend sections of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA), in particular Section 18C. Ben Mapuranga argues that this is not the time to change one of the pillars of Australia’s multicultural society.
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Going Red in the fight against our No.1 killer
Mary Barry | May 21, 2014Heart disease is the single biggest killer of women in Australia. Mary Barry, National CEO of the Heart Foundation, says that knowing your risk is the first step to stopping heart disease.
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Acting versus reacting – planning your financial future
Michal Bodi | May 19, 2014We don’t have much control over the recent federal budget. Michal Bodi explains which steps we can take to plan our financial future with a family budget.
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The rise of hyper-local social networking
Darren Moffatt | May 19, 2014Every social network channel has its specific use. Darren Moffatt says that emerging online technology will connect neighbours, improve community relations and revitalise urban living.
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Make the grey go!
Loani Tierney | May 19, 2014Urban design is increasingly incorporating gardens into their planning. Loani Tierney invites us to look around and take the initiative to transform our bit of the world into a green space.
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The hidden heroes
Rob Ramjan | May 16, 2014There is still a lot of stigma attached to schizophrenia. Rob Ramjan hopes that Schizophrenia Awareness Week will help to clear some of the misunderstandings around this hidden and often feared illness.
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Fasting and dealing with imperfection
Aaron Travers | May 16, 2014Supported fasting has been proven to have lasting health benefits, but is quite intimidating for many. Aaron Travers says it’s not about being perfect, but rather being present and allowing for moments of weakness.
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A moment in history
Peter Fritz | May 13, 2014Today is Yom Haazmaut, the Independence Day of the State of Israel. Peter Fritz shares an anecdote of how the Decleration of Independence was arrived at.
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Why is learning difficult for children with autism?
Giacomo Vivanti | May 9, 2014There is still a lot of research to be done around the impact of early learning programs on the development of young children with autism. Dr Giacomo Vivanti shares some first results.