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Australian cattle and sheep farmers on target for sustainability success
Elise Vale | August 8, 2013Target 100 is an initiative that aims to deliver sustainable cattle and sheep farming in Australia. Elise Vale, coordinator of the program, wants to engage more people into a conversation about how our food is produced.
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Overpopulation drives boats
William Bourke | August 7, 2013The debate around asylum seeker policy has become increasingly divisive this election year. William Bourke and Dr Jane O'Sullivan from the Stable Population Party say there are larger issues at play.
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Gender selection: Is it a boy? But we want a girl!
Professor Michael Chapman | August 6, 2013Sex selection for social reasons is illegal in Australia on moral and ethical grounds. Professor Michael Chapman, a fertility specialist with IVFAustralia, argues that the issue of sex selection for gender balance needs to be addressed.
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Explore the wonders of science
Open Forum | August 6, 2013It is National Science Week from 10 to 18 August, an annual celebration of science and technology in Australia. School children, university students and science enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in more than 1,000 events happening around the country.
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The Australian cattle feedlot industry
Dougal Gordon | August 6, 2013As consumers, we hardly ever spare a thought for the industry that produces a lot of the food ending on our plates. Striving for more transparency and understanding, Dougal Gordon, CEO of the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association, explains why Australian farmers are some of the best in the world.
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National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2013
Kerry Argent | August 4, 2013Last week was National Literacy and Numeracy Week. Children's books illustrator and author Kerry Argent was this year’s Literacy Ambassador and looks back on a week of reading, drawing with school children and answering a lot of questions.
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Jeans for Genes day – Erin’s story
Kate Horvath | August 1, 2013On Jeans for Genes day everyone is invited to wear jeans to support a good cause – raising funds to fight childhood diseases. Kate Horvath from the Children’s Medical Research Institute tells the story of how the life of a little girl was saved.
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Why we should be concerned about food security
Sarah Norgrove | July 31, 2013Australian food prices are going up and Asia’s food demand is increasing, while environmental and logistical risk factors are at play. Sarah Norgrove from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute analyses the challenges lying ahead.
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Developing Millennials into leaders
Les Pickett | July 30, 2013The Generation Y, also called the millennial generation, is perceived as being creative and technically savvy. Les Pickett shares the results from a survey into the challenges and opportunities for companies managing younger employees.
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A very bad start to the working day
Suzie Thoraval | July 29, 2013Being a working parent is a constant juggle. Suzie Thoraval, a lawyer and mother of two young children, wants to believe that work and family can coexist.
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Baby sleep – what’s the solution?
Jodie Benveniste | July 29, 2013Functioning without a decent amount of sleep is one of the harder parts of having a baby. Jodie Benveniste from Parent Wellbeing says that instead of looking for a foolproof method, new parents should try to find a style of parenting that they are most comfortable with.
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Nature time important for inspiring future generations
Debbie Agnew | July 26, 2013This Sunday is National Tree Day. Debbie Agnew from Planet Ark explains why in a society that spends less time outdoors and is increasingly time-poor, it is even more important to incorporate nature time into your life.
