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Are the NSW bushfires linked to climate change?
Matthias Boer | October 27, 2013Prime Minister Tony Abbott says that climate change is not a factor in the bushfires across New South Wales. Dr Matthias Boer, researcher at the University of Western Sydney, looks at the science behind this assertion.
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Australian Culture in Multicultural Australia
Sue Ellson | October 25, 2013Australian culture in multicultural Australia has many faces. Sue Ellson from the Newcomers Network explains what it means to her to be Australian and why it is something to celebrate and share with our multicultural friends.
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Fresh thinking needed on how to break the cycle of poverty
Sally Cowling | October 23, 2013Almost one quarter of all Australians are living under the poverty line. Sally Cowling from UnitingCare shares the results of research showing a worrying trend of more children than ever before living in poverty.
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Agile Business Management: Adaptability for Sustainable Business Growth
Evan Leybourn | October 22, 2013By embracing technological and cultural change as it happens, an agile manager can deliver sustainable business growth. Evan Leybourn explains the potential of agile business management.
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Australian Multiculturalism – cherish it, build on it
Klaas Woldring | October 21, 2013Australia was originally successful in developing an acceptable way of integrating immigrants from non-English speaking backgrounds. Klaas Woldring wonders why today our political and electoral system doesn’t reflect the composition and values of our society.
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The race that stops a nation
Open Forum | October 21, 2013On 5 November 2013 more than 100,000 people will make the journey to Flemington Racecourse to attend the Melbourne Cup, which is in its 153rd year. The Melbourne Cup is the richest handicap race held in Australia, and the prize money and trophies make it among the richest horseraces in the world.
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Numeracy the poor cousin in Australia?
David Tout | October 20, 2013Low literacy and numeracy skills hurt Australians and the economy. David Tout from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) outlines the results of an international study assessing literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills in adults that give some cause for optimism but also concern.
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Weekend of dangerous debates
Open Forum | October 18, 2013For the 5th time the Sydney Opera House hosts this festival of ideas, conversation and debate. From 2 to 4 November 2013 speakers from around the world explore their sometimes controversial theories in over 30 thought provoking sessions.
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Thread Together – Clothes for those who need them most
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | October 17, 2013What started as a casual conversation between friends has become a not-for-profit organisation distributing new clothing for those in our community who are most in need. Catherine Fritz-Kalish shares her experiences in setting up Thread Together.
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Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Open Forum | October 17, 2013Pink Ribbon Breakfast is an annual, nationwide fundraising initiative of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This year’s theme is ‘storytelling’.
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The Ageing Workforce – Problem or Opportunity?
Rod Irvine | October 17, 2013Mature workers are sometimes dismissed merely based on stereotypes. Rod Irvine, managing director of Leaderboard, explains why baby boomers looking for a job should be seen as a gold mine of experience and advice.
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Pushing our luck
Ian McAuley | October 16, 2013Does Australia need a structural change? Ian McAuley from the Centre of Policy Development argues that economic policies and the ideas behind them that might have been appropriate in the past now constrain our thinking.
