Australian youth, with their ability to mobilize a crowd through new forms of social media and their knack for garnering media attention with unique stunts, are transforming the campaigning space, reports Steph Carter, a 21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. For the modern day campaigner, whether their cause be the environment, animal rights or social justice, …

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Australian youth, with their ability to mobilize a crowd through new forms of social media and their knack for garnering media attention with unique stunts, are transforming the campaigning space, reports Steph Carter, a 21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. For the modern day campaigner, whether their cause be the environment, animal rights or social justice, …

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In Australia, a government tax on carbon emissions has aroused controversy from those who say it will hurt industry and choke the economy. But for others, including Commonwealth Correspondent Sean O’Rourke, 26, the measure does not go nearly far enough. The recent announcement of the carbon tax package ought to be celebrated rather than maligned. …

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In Australia, a government tax on carbon emissions has aroused controversy from those who say it will hurt industry and choke the economy. But for others, including Commonwealth Correspondent Sean O’Rourke, 26, the measure does not go nearly far enough. The recent announcement of the carbon tax package ought to be celebrated rather than maligned. …

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There are a few myths about Australia becoming a republic, writes 16-year-old Luke Van Roevan from Melbourne, Australia. No, we would not have to change our flag. Yes, we will still be a part of the Commonwealth. And, yes, we could still compete in the Commonwealth Games. Right now, Australia uses a system of government commonly …

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There are a few myths about Australia becoming a republic, writes 16-year-old Luke Van Roevan from Melbourne, Australia. No, we would not have to change our flag. Yes, we will still be a part of the Commonwealth. And, yes, we could still compete in the Commonwealth Games. Right now, Australia uses a system of government commonly …

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Sport, video games and alcohol consumption all seem to end in violence. But, ponders Amanda McClintock, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, is this toxic behaviour a product of history or a part of our human nature? Ever since the Earth was formed violence has played a role in our everyday lives. We can look …

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Sport, video games and alcohol consumption all seem to end in violence. But, ponders Amanda McClintock, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, is this toxic behaviour a product of history or a part of our human nature? Ever since the Earth was formed violence has played a role in our everyday lives. We can look …

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For a company to put corporate social responsibility principles into practice, they need to look at their social, economic and environmental obligations to the local and broader community, writes Steph Carter, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Brisbane, Australia. On an average day at work, I was notified that my employer was seeking to take the …

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For a company to put corporate social responsibility principles into practice, they need to look at their social, economic and environmental obligations to the local and broader community, writes Steph Carter, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Brisbane, Australia. On an average day at work, I was notified that my employer was seeking to take the …

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