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Computer security – It’s your responsibility too
John Karabin | February 27, 2015Whether you like it or not, the interconnected world of digital devices is growing rapidly. John Karabin has practical tips on how to keep your computer safe.
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Join the debate on security and privacy
editor | February 26, 2015The proposition is ‘Only the wicked need fear government spying’ on 31 March in Sydney at the first IQ2 debate of 2015.
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Do something amazing to help beat blood cancer
Alys Holz | February 25, 2015Blood cancer can develop in anyone, at any time. Alys Holz from the Leukaemia Foundation explains how you can change someone's life by giving up your hair for a little while at the World’s Greatest Shave.
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The brighter side of the finance industry
Aldrich Obach | February 25, 2015Some would describe the Australian finance industry as an intimidating mixture of products, pitches and broken promises. Aldrich Obach from The Hunger Project however has encountered it as a community welcoming philanthropy and embracing positive social impact.
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Be brave and shave
editor | February 23, 2015Get sponsored to shave your hair between 12-15 March 2015 and support the Leukaemia Foundation in helping people with blood cancer. If you are not quite brave enough, you can always colour your hair instead.
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Pulcinella revisited: rethinking privacy and security through “commedia dell’arte”
Malcolm Crompton | February 23, 2015What if everyone knew everything about everybody, but nobody talked about it (at least not in public)? Malcolm Crompton says the "commedia dell'arte" could have been onto something regarding privacy and security.
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Australia needs a vision for early learning
Samantha Page | February 20, 2015The Productivity Commission has released the final report from its Inquiry into Child Care and Early Childhood Learning. Samantha Page, CEO of Early Childhood Australia, says the report is a good start but lacks a clear enough vision for families.
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Mental toughness – What is it? Do you need it? Have you got it?
Clive Leach | February 19, 2015In an often challenging and stressful study and work environment, it’s useful to have a level of mental toughness. Clive Leach explains how we can be helped to better manage ourselves and perform at our best.
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Children in immigration detention: government sanctioned child abuse?
Angela Beresford | February 19, 2015Tony Abbott has rejected the Australian Human Rights Commission report on children in immigration detention as ‘blatantly partisan’. Angela Beresford says it’s obvious that the government is out of touch with society and reality.
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Life in the digital world – what do you think are the future challenges?
Malcolm Crompton | February 17, 2015What are the future challenges of living in a digital world? Malcolm Crompton wants to hear your thoughts and concerns for an upcoming forum on this topic.
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STEM: Part culture war, part cargo cult
Nicholas Gruen | February 16, 2015How can we get the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) right in Australian schools and universities? Nicholas Gruen says it is about more than just funding.
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‘Coup-culture’ undermines Australian democracy
Troy Whitford | February 15, 2015Focusing on the leader, rather than the government, is undermining our democratic standards and fostering a deeper cynicism about politics. Dr Troy Whitford says we need to make sure the voter is central to changes.