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From kitchen scraps to compost: A council initiative in Adelaide
Written by Dominika Ricardi
To me there is nothing more refreshing and soul-uplifting than to take a break from the stresses of daily life by going for a walk through a park or bushland reserve, watching the sunlight dance among the leaves of a gumtree or upon the surface of a stream. In doing […]
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Dominika Ricardi
A mum of 2, always dreaming of a better world for our children. I have a Master of Development Practice from the University of Queensland and have worked in local government planning and the multicultural sector. I'm part of Future Challenges to learn, share and contribute to positive change.
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Planning for “socially sustainable” urban communities: a qualitative study from Brisbane
Written by Dominika Ricardi
Australia’s population is booming, and its cities are undergoing a transformation. Decades of urban sprawl have left devastating impacts, including environmental degradation and insufficient and expensive infrastructure. In urban centres such as Brisbane, high density living (60 to 100 dwellings per hectare) is thus viewed as a key strategy to […]
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Goodwill and good governance: cornerstones of flood recovery in Brisbane
Written by Dominika Ricardi
In January 2011, after weeks of rain, I was filled with dread upon hearing that the biggest flood in over 35 years was expected to hit my hometown of Brisbane. On January 13 my fears were realised, as the Brisbane River peaked at 4.46m above sea level, flooding more than […]
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From the farm to the fridge: thinking holistically
Written by Dominika Ricardi
Growing up in the city, as a little girl I gave little thought to the origin of the food served up on my dinner plate each night. Considering that 9 out of 10 Australians live in urban areas, I am prepared to assume that the majority of us still remain […]
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Listening to the quietest voices
Written by Dominika Ricardi
On the 19th of October 2011 I attended a symposium hosted by the University of Queensland (Centre for Communication and Social Change), titled “Listening to the quietest voices.” Any debate about the Greater ‘We’ (or greater common good) requires the creation of a space for genuine dialogue to occur, including with […]
