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Domestic and family violence in the spotlight, for now
Caitlin Mollenhagen | April 2, 2015Despite more media coverage and public attention, domestic violence is still increasing across the nation. Caitlin Mollenhagen lists some of the social and economic costs of domestic violence that show that this issue should stay at the deserved forefront of discussions.
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An inclusive society for all
The Hon. Philip Ruddock MP | April 1, 2015One of Australia’s greatest resources is the diversity of its population. The Hon Philip Ruddock MP says this demonstrates to the rest of the world that you can have a cohesive and inclusive society for all.
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100 years of Anzac
editor | April 1, 2015Anzac Day on 25 April is a national day of commemoration. It marks the day the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed in Gallipoli 1915. Anzac Day commemorations traditionally begin with dawn services around Australia and at important sites across the globe.
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How Greek philosophy can help us
Lindley Edwards | March 31, 2015Dialectic viewpoints are useful in complex issues like renewable energy and energy security, but rarely encouraged in the Australian public policy debate. Lindley Edwards supports so-called ‘skyhook’ ideas that bridge current realities and future possibilities.
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Your heritage… pass it on!
editor | March 31, 2015Australian Heritage Week runs from 11-19 April. It is a national celebration of Australia’s shared heritage. All communities are encouraged to get involved with planning and hosting a range of activities to showcase local heritage to the rest of the country.
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It starts with us
editor | March 31, 2015National Youth Week (NYW) from 10-19 April is the largest celebration of young people in Australia. The winners for the 2015 National Youth Awards will be announced on 16 April.
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Go Blue for Autism
editor | March 31, 2015Every year on 2 April iconic buildings across Australia and around the world turn their lights blue for World Autism Awareness Day. You can use #LIUB to share your experience across social media.
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Climate change dialogues: denialists and the disadvantaged
Megan Bonetti | March 27, 2015Many individuals and communities feel disempowered or ignorant when discussing climate change. Megan Bonetti says we need to foster a non-judgemental culture of awareness to make key stakeholders sit up and listen.
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Welfare reform disempowers youth
Jessica Brennand | March 27, 2015Reports such as the McClure welfare reform tend to portray young people as welfare dependent. Jessica Brennand says this ignores the roadblocks that parts of Australia's young people are facing and further disempowers them.
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What does it mean to be a homeless ‘young person’ in Australia?
Sophie Ryan | March 27, 2015Between the age of 18 and 22, there is a gap in government allowances for young people coming out of state care. Sophie Ryan says as this puts them at risk of homelessness we need a State care system that is more ‘person focused’ rather than pushing through the numbers.
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Domestic violence policy in QLD: Is some policy better than no policy at all?
Tomas Lillyman | March 27, 2015Governments have a unique role to play in addressing domestic violence in Australia. Tomas Lillyman shows with Queensland as example how coordinated change takes too long in the respective state governments.
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The Future of Coal Seam Gas after the NSW Election
James Horne | March 23, 2015The New South Wales state election will be held on Saturday 28 March. James Horne discusses the future of coal seam gas, one of the major issues in this campaign.
