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Man overboard! Do you throw a rope or jump in?
Jenny Brockis | July 14, 2016The one attribute too often missing, and the one that drives connection, communication and effective leadership, is empathy. Dr Jenny Brockis explains how empathy is different from sympathy and how we can cultivate it.
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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation: The revival of populism in Australian politics
Liam Lander | July 12, 2016Pauline Hanson has reappeared on the national scene and her party is likely to claim three seats in the Senate. Liam Lander explains why populist movements like hers exist and what impact in government One Nation could have.
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The Chilcot inquiry report shows how intelligence and policy maker failure is linked
Patrick Walsh | July 7, 2016This week the report following an inquiry led by Sir John Chilcot into the US-led coalition invasion of Iraq in 2003 has been released. Security expert Patrick Walsh talks us through the relevant points and the ultimate ‘slam dunk’ moment of the report.
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Is the “good food” movement morally superior and elitist?
Russ Grayson | July 7, 2016Information overload and conflicting information around food leaves many people confused. Russ Grayson says food choices and claims about them can create social divisions.
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Bystander survey: Help to redefine what it truly means to be Australian
Craig Hackett | July 6, 2016Did you know that the most common form of racism in Australia is everyday racism? And it nearly always involves bystanders witnessing it. A research team at CQUniversity is currently recruiting participants to share their experience through an anonymous online journal.
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Federal election 2016: Outcome and key players
Dominic O'Sullivan | July 3, 2016Australia has voted. With neither of the two major parties having a clear majority, what happens next? Political scientist Dominic O’Sullivan explains.
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Great Barrier Reef: Springvale Station purchase
Max Thomas | July 1, 2016Environment groups and scientists have hailed the Queensland Government’s recent move to buy a cattle station south of Cooktown as a victory for reef conservation. Max Thomas questions whether the purchase serves a well-planned purpose beyond a mere political one.
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NAIDOC week: A celebration of culture and connection
April Long | July 1, 2016NAIDOC stands for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. April Long from the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence invites all Australians to join in the celebration of culture and connection.
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Improve youth employment
editor | June 29, 2016The UN is observing World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2016 with a special event on the theme of “Skills Development to Improve Youth Employment.”
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Mining the Liverpool Plains: No place for politics in proper policy process
James Horne | June 29, 2016Politicians should respect the outcome of a robust policy process that gave Commonwealth approval for the Shenhua mine – even if they don’t like the result, writes James Horne.
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Putting people at the centre of the workers insurance system for successful return to work
Caroline Howe | June 29, 2016Most people who were injured are keen to return to work in a reasonable timeframe, but some have more complex needs and require a different model of care. Dr Caroline Howe says it’s crucial that the workers compensation system actively involves the injured worker and operates from a real place of care.
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Camping, disruption and the importance of career longevity
Leah Sparkes | June 27, 2016Being engaged in a career that inspires you and provides mental challenge is as important to health and vitality as exercise and a good diet. Leah Sparkes says the good news is that it’s never too late to start.
