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Mental Health Week
Open Forum | September 30, 2013Mental Health Week runs from 7 to 13 October. The theme for Mental Health Association Australia’s inaugural Creative Heroes Arts Competition the MHAA 2013 Superhero Grants Program is ‘My Inner Superpower”.
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Odd Socks Day
Open Forum | September 30, 2013Community-based mental health organisation Grow is hosting Odd Socks Day on 4 October. The organisation promotes a light-hearted approach to reminding people that anyone can have an odd day.
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Agriculture’s role in the NSW 2021 Plan
The Hon Anthony Roberts | September 30, 2013The Hon Anthony Roberts, NSW Minister for Fair Trading delivered the keynote address at the IV Global Access Partners National Economic Review: Australia’s Annual Growth Summit on Friday 20 September 2013. He outlines why agriculture plays a vital role in the NSW 2021 Plan that aims to Make NSW Number One Again.
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The rise of non-traditional media
Amalie Finlayson | September 26, 2013There have been many changes to the media landscape in recent years including the rise of digital media. Journalism Lecturer Dr Amalie Finlayson explains how new digital offerings are essential for informed and engaging debate.
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Field robotics coming to a farm near you
Professor Salah Sukkarieh | September 26, 2013The use of robots for farming is not science fiction. Sydney University Professor Salah Sukkarieh and guest speaker at the 2013 Global Access Partners Summit explains why.
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The retail duopoly that rules the nation
Peter Strong | September 25, 2013Coles and Woolworths are the duopoly who control what we buy. Peter Strong, CEO of the Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) explores their role in Australian retail and what needs to be done to create a level playing field.
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Vision needed for farming to be next mining boom
John Brady | September 23, 2013What needs to be done for food producers and processors to thrive and prosper? John Brady CEO of the country's largest tomato processing company KAGOME Australia and speaker at the GAP National Economic Review 2013 shares his vision.
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A new global food market: trends and opportunities for Australia
Bruce Gosper | September 22, 2013Austrade CEO Bruce Gosper delivered the keynote address at the IV Global Access Partners National Economic Review: Australia’s Annual Growth Summit dinner on Thursday 19 September 2013. He outlines how economic and democratic factors in the developing world are creating a new global market for food.
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Facing the realities of future farming
Lisa Middlebrook | September 19, 2013There are many uncertainties around food production. Ahead of today's Global Access Partners 2013 Annual Growth Summit, Summit Executive Manager Lisa Middlebrook shares her thoughts on what needs to be done to make farming a top priority.
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Why agricultural productivity depends on food sustainability
Laura Eadie | September 19, 2013Agricultural productivity growth has declined significantly over the last 60 years despite strong increases in demand. Laura Eadie explains the importance of food sustainability and how the issue should be tackled.
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Sustainable cattle farming
Kylie Schooley | September 17, 2013The biggest challenge of modern cattle farming is to be sustainably profitable. Kylie Schooley gives a first-hand account of the work on her grazing business at Rocky Springs in Queensland.
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Open Shed shows power of collaborative consumption
Lisa Fox | September 17, 2013Collaborative Consumption is on the rise. Lisa Fox, CEO of online peer-to-peer rental platform Open Shed, shares her success with the movement and what it can offer you.
