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Violence and Poverty, how Brisbane women survive
As a woman living in Australia, I am very much aware of how lucky I am in comparison to women in other countries. I have great access to education, I have freedom from war but I am still worried about a little known problem affecting women in my country: domestic […]
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We all “speak” the language of peace
“In a sense it’s strange that humanity didn’t turn out even worse…that our goals are sometimes unrealistic and that we have to live with frustration is bad enough..” – Johan Galtung. Galtung one of the foremost theorists in peace and conflict studies, I believe hits the nail on the head. […]
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From little things, big things grow
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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Brisbane’s Urban Living – “The Urban Garden”
As part of our coverage on “The New City” we asked our bloggers for some pictures from their cities. Are there any places in their cities that are prime examples for sustainable urban living? But it could also be a negative example in order to show how a city should not […]
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Goodwill and good governance: cornerstones of flood recovery in Brisbane
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 […]