Society – Page 98 – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:57:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 The World Cup for Brazilians in Melbourne https://www.openforum.com.au/the-world-cup-for-brazilians-in-melbourne/ Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/the-world-cup-for-brazilians-in-melbourne/ The World Cup in Brazil is well under way, with the Brazilian team making it through to quarter-finals. Denise Frizzo shares how she and her fellow Brazilians are following the excitement from Melbourne.

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The Corruption Quotient: Qatar and the World Cup https://www.openforum.com.au/the-corruption-quotient-qatar-and-the-world-cup/ Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/the-corruption-quotient-qatar-and-the-world-cup/ There have been persistent allegations of bribery and corruption over the 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar. Binoy Kampmark says fair play is well and truly extinct in world football.

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Make your positive mark on this country! https://www.openforum.com.au/make-your-positive-mark-on-this-country/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 17:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/make-your-positive-mark-on-this-country/ Migrants always have made a huge contribution to the quality of life we enjoy as Australians. Victoria Kvisle tells the story of how she and her family became involved in a charity funding research into cancer.

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Public primary school sport in Australian culture: Addressing inequality! https://www.openforum.com.au/public-primary-school-sport-in-australian-culture-addressing-inequality/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/public-primary-school-sport-in-australian-culture-addressing-inequality/ Almost two in five primary school aged students do no physical activity outside of school hours. Steve Georgakis explains why school sport needs to be compulsory.

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Qualifying is never easy: Australia’s World Cup history https://www.openforum.com.au/qualifying-is-never-easy-australias-world-cup-history/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 14:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/qualifying-is-never-easy-australias-world-cup-history/ Today the FIFA World Cup kicked off with the host Brazil winning against Croatia 3 – 1. Roy Hay recounts the eventful history of the Australian football team.

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Should the Queen be the last Australian monarch? https://www.openforum.com.au/should-the-queen-be-the-last-australian-monarch/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/should-the-queen-be-the-last-australian-monarch/ Whether or not Australia should become a republic is an ongoing question. Simon Longstaff, Chair of the Intelligence Squared Debates, says now is a good time to discuss the options.

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What have Big Data, the Internet of Things and Civil Rights have to do with each other? https://www.openforum.com.au/what-have-big-data-the-internet-of-things-and-civil-rights-have-to-do-with-each-other/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/what-have-big-data-the-internet-of-things-and-civil-rights-have-to-do-with-each-other/ Where is the connection between the collection of digital data and the civil rights movement? Malcolm Crompton explains and urges us to consider the implications.

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Go Red for Women https://www.openforum.com.au/go-red-for-women/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/go-red-for-women/ Go Red this June and raise money to help beat the single biggest killer of Australian women. The Heart Foundation is leading the fight against heart disease. Dress red, eat red … Anything goes as long as it’s red.

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Create a more mentally healthy workplace https://www.openforum.com.au/create-a-more-mentally-healthy-workplace/ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/create-a-more-mentally-healthy-workplace/ A lot of business owners and managers still believe that mental health at the workplace is not an important issue. Brian Graetz says the Heads Up campaign by beyondblue wants to change that perception and help workplaces to be as mentally healthy as possible.

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Is sport more safe, fair and inclusive than it used to be? https://www.openforum.com.au/is-sport-more-safe-fair-and-inclusive-than-it-used-to-be/ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/is-sport-more-safe-fair-and-inclusive-than-it-used-to-be/ Sport has a unique place in our culture and brings out the best and worst in people. Peter Downs explains how the national program Play by the Rules helps making sport more safe, fair and inclusive.

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Join the debate https://www.openforum.com.au/join-the-debate/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/join-the-debate/ IQ2 will host a live debate at the City Recital Hall in Sydney on the 24th June on the motion “The Queen should be the last Australian monarch”.

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Why do I play sports? https://www.openforum.com.au/why-do-i-play-sports/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/why-do-i-play-sports/ Sport is an essential part of Australian culture. Rachael Holland explains why she loves running around on the grass with her team mates.

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