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Aye and G’day, Ready to Break Away?
Written by gj.lyons
From Syria to Tunisia to Scotland, people seem to be taking political processes into their own hands. Are we shifting from a heavy reliance on those who once ruled and held complete power to building governance from the bottom-up? If given the opportunity to do the same, would Australia take […]
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gj.lyons
I have traveled and lived abroad since the age of two, and thanks to my parents career paths I have been able to grasp a wider scope on politics, global issues and local issues. SInce returning to Australia and finishing secondary school, I commenced a Bachelor of Journalism at QUT. It is fair to say that I am studying my passion. I have always been philanthropic and loved volunteering, recently I have worked in an orphanage and kingergarden in Kathmandu, Nepal. The kindness and hospitality of these people astounded me. Ultimately I have an incredibly keen desire to write Human interest stories and to work abroad, preferably in a third world situation.
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Learning to dance the waltz in Australia?
Written by gj.lyons
Known as the unofficial anthem of Australia, ‘Waltzing Matilda‘ is a song we learn from a young age. The title gives the impression of a woman named Matilda who dances. It’s a little more complicated however, I assure you. Waltzing Matilda is a bush ballad written about the life of […]
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Ecofashion leads the ecorevival
Written by gj.lyons
Worldwide, industries strive to achieve complete sustainability. With companies all turning ‘eco-friendly’ and judgement being pressed onto those who do not follow the green protocol, the fashion industry has been jolted into a state of flux. Chain fashion companies with mass produced clothing lines are still dominating the fashion realm, […]
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From little things, big things grow
Written by gj.lyons
Make a Noise, Make a Difference From little things, big things grow and for 19-year-old Whitney Stacey her passion has now branched into her very own charity. Monochrome had its launch party, titled “Make Noise, Make a Difference,” in Brisbane on July the 13th and hosted over 300 guests who […]
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Not a hand out but a hand up: Australians investing for the future
Written by gj.lyons
(Source: G. Lyons, Nepal, 2011) Australia as an industrialised nation demonstrates a governance system that is stable, a growing economy and a rapidly expanding technology infrastructure. However what are Queenslanders and Australian’s as a greater community doing in order to assist nations that are economically struggling and fail to implement […]
