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Fasting and dealing with imperfection
Aaron Travers | May 16, 2014Supported fasting has been proven to have lasting health benefits, but is quite intimidating for many. Aaron Travers says it’s not about being perfect, but rather being present and allowing for moments of weakness.
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Budget 2014 and the politics of ‘class warfare’
Dominic O'Sullivan | May 16, 2014The national budget presented this week has been met with resistance and has become a serious electoral gamble. Dominic O’Sulllivan says that some of the budget’s more far reaching measures won’t pass the Senate.
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You imagine what you desire
Open Forum | May 15, 2014From the 21 March to 9 June the Biennale of Sydney presents Australiaʼs largest contemporary visual arts event. Held every two years, the Biennale has this time gathered more than 85 artists from 28 countries. There also are artist talks, forums, guided tours and family days.
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A moment in history
Peter Fritz | May 13, 2014Today is Yom Haazmaut, the Independence Day of the State of Israel. Peter Fritz shares an anecdote of how the Decleration of Independence was arrived at.
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Do not judge me by my ability to climb a tree
Julien Lepetit | May 12, 2014There is more to urban water management than merely maximising water security. Julien Lepetit explains that this conventional approach has dramatic consequences for our ecosystem.
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It pays to go green in building
David Moses | May 9, 2014There are many ways to build your home with energy efficiency in mind. David Moses from building company Horizon Habitats says that going green in building saves money in the long run.
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Why is learning difficult for children with autism?
Giacomo Vivanti | May 9, 2014There is still a lot of research to be done around the impact of early learning programs on the development of young children with autism. Dr Giacomo Vivanti shares some first results.
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Have fun and raise funds this Mother’s Day
Michelle McLean | May 9, 2014This Sunday the Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk will support research into breast cancer treatment and prevention. Michelle McLean is leading the Boardroom Challenge as top fundraiser nationally and has a very personal reason to do so.
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The World of Pyne: Protest, Q & A and corporate education
Binoy Kampmark | May 7, 2014On Monday a group of students staged a protest on ABC’s Q & A against Education Minister Christopher Pyne’s proposed higher education cuts. Dr Binoy Kampark says Pyne’s stance is merely taking the project of a longstanding industrialisation and marketing of universities further.
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The power of mindfulness to transform your world
Elise Bialylew | May 6, 2014Mindful in May is a one month campaign that teaches meditation and at the same time helps bring clean water to those in developing countries. Elise Bialylew explains why everyone should meditate regularly.
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Many cultures within but not integrated
Bronte Jackson | May 5, 2014Australia prides itself as being a multicultural society. Bronte Jackson says there is still a barrier of ‘us and them’ that prevents us from being truly inclusive.
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It’s thinking season
Open Forum | May 2, 2014The Sydney Writers’ Festival 2014 takes places from 19 to 25 May. It is an annual literary festival that includes author talks, conversations, film screenings, panels, readings, workshops and various events for children. This year more than 400 authors are participating.
