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3 Nov, 2017 0 comments
Acting for Change: by a Syrian, for the Syrians

By Laura Clements Evenings in the streets of Amman are especially pleasant during the summer months. A bit less so when trekking up the hilly lanes. My colleague and I try to match pace with a lanky Englishman, out-stridin...
21 May, 2016 0 comments
A study of binge-watching Netflix, conducted by me, a binge-watcher

My name is Glenn Lewis, and I’m a Netflix addict. When Netflix was introduced to Australia in March 2015, I immediately spent the required $8.99 and settled in to explore the 35,000+ hours of Netflix provides. One year l...
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21 May, 2016 0 comments
Restoring dignity and bringing hope: all in a day’s washing

Orange Sky Laundry is on a mission to connect the homeless with the community by providing a free mobile laundry service. I volunteered my services one Saturday...
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16 May, 2016 0 comments
24 hours of physical, mental and emotional pain

By Tom Corrigan You begin the journey with bright ambitions. You’re not a hero but what you’re about to start requires a heroic effort. You’re equipped...
16 May, 2016 0 comments
The Secret of Funny Hill

By Laura Clements Hooves thunder down the final stretch, each equine carrying not just its jockey, but the hopes of many a punter. You can feel the crowd push on the fence, drawn to the track like a magnet. Tickets in hand...
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16 May, 2016 0 comments
The Hidden Talent

By Kayla Brock Lights flicker as people in all black rush across the floor scurrying like mice to their positions. They have a single purpose to fulfill. The...
16 May, 2016 0 comments
Don't Underestimate Louise

By Kalindi Commerford Have you ever thought of your skin as a coffin? Death is an inevitable fact of life for all of us, however what if you were considered lifeless or ‘vegetative’ while still alive? It’s a state that...
16 May, 2016 0 comments
Don’t Underestimate Louise

By Kalindi Commerford Have you ever thought of your skin as a coffin? Death is an inevitable fact of life for all of us, however what if you were considered lifeless or ‘vegetative’ while still alive? It’s a state th...
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16 May, 2016 1 comments
Rebuilding what was once in Fiji

By Jessica Taulaga It’s an analogy that would best describe Cyclone Winston: “If you’ve seen a tennis ball and you’ve seen a soccer ball, imagine...
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16 May, 2016 0 comments
Dark tourism: from where you wouldn’t rather be

Fancy trading in Disneyland for a bit of death, disaster or atrocity on your next holiday? It’s not as unthinkable as it may seem. Dark tourism is one of the...