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Have a night in to get the word out
Libby Davies | July 8, 2014Too many women across Australia are still exposed to domestic violence. Libby Davies, CEO of White Ribbon Australia, talks about a campaign aiming to change attitudes and behaviours.
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Unplug and play
Leonie Percy | July 4, 2014It’s a big job being a child’s most important teacher. Leonie Percy invites parents to take the time to reflect, be present and find a mindful moment with their child.
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Disability pension cuts misguided
Marie Sheahan | July 4, 2014An Interim report of the McClure welfare review proposes moving thousands of people off the Disability Support Pension if they have some capacity to work. Marie Sheahan says tackling discrimination of disabled people in the workforce should be prioritised over pension cuts.
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The Dry July phenomenon continues to gain momentum
Brett Macdonald | July 4, 2014Dry July is a fundraiser which challenges you to go booze-free for a month to support adults living with cancer. Brett Macdonald, Dry July co-founder, explains how the initiative is going from strength to strength.
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Simple ways to improve well-being
Justin Cole | July 4, 2014Most of the research into well-being concentrates on if and how it can be increased. Justin Cole is part of a team studying the effectiveness of self-help exercises as methods for improving well-being.
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New legislation a threat for activists and media
Emmanuel Giuffre | June 30, 2014Ag-gag is the term used for a variety of anti-whistleblower laws in the US. Emmanuel Giuffre from the animal protection institute Voiceless says that proposed law reforms across Australia are an attack on freedom of information and free speech.
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Clover Moore on powering the City of Sydney – consult, commit and do
Lord Mayor Clover Moore | June 27, 2014Cities use over two thirds of the world’s energy and emit more than 70 percent of emissions. Sydney's Lord Mayor Clover Moore says we need to take action on climate change now.
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Celebrate Indigenous excellence
April Long | June 27, 2014Every year Australia celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with NAIDOC week. April Long from The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence says it’s a great way to foster mutual respect and understanding.
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Australians are no climate dinosaurs
Kristina Stefanova | June 27, 2014A majority of Australians now accept that climate change is occurring. Kristina Stefanova from the Climate Institute shares the results of this year’s Climate of the Nation report.
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Celebrate NAIDOC week
Open Forum | June 25, 2014This year’s NAIDOC week takes places from 6 to 13 July. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. This year’s theme is ‘Serving Country: Centenary & Beyond’.
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The magic of the World Cup
Duncan Foster | June 25, 2014For a month the World Cup fever has taken over the sporting world. Duncan Foster shares his passion for the beautiful game.
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The World Cup for Brazilians in Melbourne
Denise Frizzo | June 23, 2014The 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.
