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Having fun in a messy world
Peter Fritz | February 4, 2015In a world that’s constantly connected the focus has shifted from the outcome alone towards helping create the outcome. Peter Fritz has learned that a fun journey is as important as the destination.
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Is inequality good or bad for growth?
Sergio Arzeni | January 30, 2015Some level of inequality might be necessary in a modern economy, but new research indicates that income inequality has curbed growth significantly. Sergio Arzeni from the OECD in Paris says it’s vital to understand how this impacts our societies and economies.
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The social economy – working together towards the common good
Karen Mahlab | January 30, 2015There is a noticeable shift from purely profit-driven capitalism towards an integrated social citizen. The founder of Pro Bono Australia, Karen Mahlab, sees it happening in Australia and around the world.
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Terrorism, surveillance and intelligence: The next 5 years
Patrick Walsh | January 30, 2015Surveillance has become a dirty word since the Snowden leaks. Intelligence and security expert Dr Patrick Walsh says it’s simplistic to merely talk about a balance between privacy and security and argues that democratic states now need surveillance and intelligence more than ever.
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Lucky country needs to make our own luck
David Morris | January 30, 2015Tony Abbott’s error of judgement with his ‘knights and dames’ got us talking about how modern Australia has changed. David Morris looks back on our history and says we need to make our own luck as we always have.
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Which challenge will you take on?
Open Forum | January 29, 2015FebFast is a charity that raises money to fight youth addiction by challenging you to give up your favourite vice for 28 days. In the past the focus was on alcohol, but this year FebFasters are invited to choose from five habits one that they are going to abstain from – alcohol, nicotine, sugar, junk food or social media.
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Lady budgets: An explainer
Kate Galloway | January 29, 2015Tony Abbott keeps finding himself the subject of attention of the wrong kind. Kate Galloway explains how the Prime Minister caused embarrassment when talking about his biggest achievement as Minister for Women.
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Join the crowd and take action against homelessness
Adam Robinson | January 28, 2015StreetSmart Australia, the independent grassroots homeless charity, is taking its fundraising online. Founder and CEO Adam Robinson wants to raise a crowd to directly fund community projects.
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A definition of social responsibility
Polly Chester | January 28, 2015How would you define social responsibility? Polly Chester has asked some of her peers aged between 20 and 70.
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Rise for revolution
Open Forum | January 27, 2015One Billion Rising is a global action to demand an end to violence against women. Every February, participants rise in hundreds of countries across the world through dance to express joy and community and celebrate not having been defeated by this violence. To find, plan or manage an event, go to thecampaign’s website.
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What should be taught by teachers, and what by parents?
Pauline Lysaght | January 26, 2015Parents are usually a child's first teacher, but with children spending six hours each day at school, teachers in the classroom play an important role in the children's education. Pauline Lysaght explains how both are influential in different ways.
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International Year of Light
Open Forum | January 26, 2015The United Nations has declared 2015 the International Year of Light. It’s a global initiative that highlights the importance of light and optical technologies in everyone’s life. It aims to inspire, educate, and connect on a global scale.
