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No More Small Talk: Your Guide to Having Bigger, Better Conversations in 2021
We're officially over small talk – it's time to start having better conversations in 2021. Here's how to level up your chat in five steps.
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What Does It Actually Mean to ‘Declare a Climate Emergency’?
The UN is urging all countries to declare a state of climate emergency... But what does this mean, and will it achieve anything practical? We break it down.
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The US Government Wants to Breakup Facebook… What Does That Mean?
Explaining why the US Government is concerned about Facebook, and what (if anything) will happen with the lawsuits they just filed against the tech giant...
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How Are COVID-19 Vaccines Being Developed (and Approved) So Quickly?
Good enws! The UK has approved the first coronavirus vaccine. But how and why are COVID-19 vaccines approved so quickly? The reasons are surprisingly simple...
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Why There Is a Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen... And How You Can Help
Yemen is facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis... but do you know why? Read this to understand what's happening and how you can help.
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Gift Guide: 8 Sustainable Gifts from Aussie Small Businesses
This is what we call a win-win-win: sustainable and ethical gifts, from small Aussie businesses, that the recipient will be stoked to unwrap. Ts the season!
Interview
Kee'ahn On the Silver Linings For Musicians & Advocacy In 2020
Kee'Ahn is part of a new generation of First Nations musicians who are using social media to break into the mainstream music industry.
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Being a Better Ally to First Nations Folks – 5 Things to Consider
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island excellence and culture. But to be true supporters of First Nations people, we need to do more than join in for a week of celebrations. NAIDOC Week is a great time to ask yourself: do
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3 Lessons For Aussies in the US Election Results
The 2020 US election was more chaotic than anything we can expect in Australia – but there are still lessons for us in the results.
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Which Borders Are Open in Australia? Here's An Updated List
Border restrictions are easing across the country. Here's a full list of the domestic travel and border restrictions in each state.
Debatable Podcast
Episode 16: The Climate Action Debate Has Shifted — Did You Notice?
There will be lots of analysis of the details of the 2020 Budget, we're asking a bigger picture question: What's the best way to fix an economy – public or private-sector spending?
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Is the Melbourne Cup Losing Its Relevance?
With no guests allowed, Melbourne Cup will be different this year. But do Aussies really care about the Cup at all anymore?