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Wellbeing begins with ‘We’
Sue Roffey | January 23, 2014Many of Australia’s challenges stem from poor relationships and unsupportive environments. Dr Sue Roffey argues that our wellbeing as individuals and a community is limited unless we are positively connected with others.
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NSA Reforms: Obama leaves door open for further action
Patrick Walsh | January 23, 2014US President Obama has released a plan overhauling his government’s surveillance activities. Dr Patrick Walsh, Senior Lecturer of Intelligence and Security Studies at CSU, says that the presidential directive is a small step in the right direction.
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Drought management in a more extreme climate
Anthony Waugh | January 21, 2014With the current severe dry spell, Australia’s drought assistance policies focus entirely on crisis mitigation. Wool, beef and lamb producer Anthony Waugh suggests we should assist our farmers in good times and help them adjust their management to prepare for more difficult times.
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Wellbeing and Ageing
Gerry O'Sullivan | January 21, 2014As we age it helps to take time out once in a while, look back over our life and map out the key events. Gerry O’Sullivan invites us to review our life in order to achieve balance and wellbeing.
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How parents can prepare their child to be a school leader
Ronan McGinniss | January 21, 2014Helping children become a school leader gives them important skills for life. Ronan McGinniss works with students across Australia and has discovered a similar group of characteristics in those selected for leadership roles.
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World religions – Is there a meaning for you?
Ronald Forbes | January 15, 2014Knowing more about the beliefs people hold has benefits for all of us. Ronald Forbes has written his book about world religions from a sincere appreciation of what each faith offers.
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The need for climate change adaptation
Kevin Parton | January 15, 2014The current heatwave is just one sign of increasing climate change with weather becoming more extreme. Professor Kevin Parton argues that instead of concentrating on overcoming disasters when they occur, we need to learn to respond more effectively in future.
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How is the employment market changing in Australia?
Sue Ellson | January 14, 2014There has been a multitude of changes in the Australian job market over the last 20 years. Sue Ellson shares her professional experience to remaining either employed or employable in the future.
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It’s back to work – but are you really there?
Clive Leach | January 9, 2014After the holiday break it can be challenging to settle back into a work routine. Clive Leach stresses the importance of balancing both wellbeing and engagement for sustainable success in work and study.
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Your property New Year resolutions
Janet Spencer | January 8, 2014The beginning of the year is a time for reflection and resolutions. Janet Spencer has assembled a useful list to help act on your property New Year resolutions.
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The political outlook for 2014
Dominic O'Sullivan | January 7, 2014The Government and the Opposition are preparing for the year ahead. Dominic O’Sullivan predicts that the budget is going to be a major talking point in 2014.
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What 2013 brought us: A brief sketch
Binoy Kampmark | January 7, 2014As we start a new year, it is worth reflecting on events in the last twelve months here and abroad. Binoy Kampmark shares a few memorable moments of 2013.
