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“Negative messages hurt the right to self esteem”

An alarming number of young people are succumbing to the worldwide epidemic of negative body image, says Janine Wan, 15, a Correspondent based in Melbourne, Australia. At the same time there are effor... Read more

17.05.13

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“The land that divided a community”

Controversy over development of natural gas reserves under James Price Point became a battle of David and Goliath proportions, writes Oliver Rogers, 23, a Correspondent from Perth in Australia. It div... Read more

08.05.13

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“Lest we forget: ANZAC day”

A WWI battle that took a horrendous toll was a defining moment in the histories of  Australia and New Zealand, writes Fale Lesa, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand, who says the legacy... Read more

24.04.13

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“Our backyards are disappearing”

Backyards are falling out of fashion in Australia’s suburban landscape, says Pak Yiu, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent in Brisbane, Australia, who argues the trend has disturbing implications. The ... Read more

24.04.13

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“We shall reinvent our world!”

The Australian city of Melbourne recently hosted delegates at the Harvard World Model United Nations. The week-long conference was an inspiring demonstration of youth potential and global promise, say... Read more

16.04.13

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Good to be young, On the Spot Tonga.