by Cody Mitchell The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has always struggled to meet recruitment and ret …
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by Srishti Negi “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” – Shakespeare op …
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Dr. Mohsen Gul, Technical Lead, Strategic Intelligence Hub, UNDP in Asia and the Pacific Sushil Ram, …
Read moreRecent suicides of gay American teens have struck a chord with millions of people around the world, forcing a re-evaluation of issues surrounding high-school bullying, writes Alisha Lewis, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand. Jamey Rodemeyer was a normal, American teenage boy. He had brown hair, liked camping and loved music. The only thing that …
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As US President Barack Obama says his government intends to start withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan by the end of the year, there is growing uncertainty as to Australia’s purpose in the international coalition, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. After the death of three more Australian soldiers in Afghanistan, there is no …
“Osama Bin Laden was killed in Pakistan. So, why Afghanistan?” Read More »
As US President Barack Obama says his government intends to start withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan by the end of the year, there is growing uncertainty as to Australia’s purpose in the international coalition, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. After the death of three more Australian soldiers in Afghanistan, there is no …
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On 18 November, fair trade businesses will gather together to fight for justice across the Commonwealth and indeed the world, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. With thousands of men and women living in abject poverty working for as little as 20 cents a day in terrible working conditions, there seems little hope …
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On 18 November, fair trade businesses will gather together to fight for justice across the Commonwealth and indeed the world, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. With thousands of men and women living in abject poverty working for as little as 20 cents a day in terrible working conditions, there seems little hope …
"A world where equality & justice are valued over profits and wealth" Read More »
World leaders were in Perth on the west coast of Australia last month to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which attracted a host of charities and advocacy groups keen to lobby leaders. Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne, spoke to Michael Sheldrick, Australian Campaign Director of the Global …
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World leaders were in Perth on the west coast of Australia last month to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which attracted a host of charities and advocacy groups keen to lobby leaders. Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne, spoke to Michael Sheldrick, Australian Campaign Director of the Global …
CHOGM 2011: "The Global Poverty Project and The End of Polio" Read More »
There has been a mixed reaction to a recently passed carbon tax in Australia. Many say it will boost growth and promote a more sustainable country. Others however say the cost of living will inevitably rise, reports Sharlene Sturk, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Victoria, Australia. The issue of climate change has divided many people …
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There has been a mixed reaction to a recently passed carbon tax in Australia. Many say it will boost growth and promote a more sustainable country. Others however say the cost of living will inevitably rise, reports Sharlene Sturk, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Victoria, Australia. The issue of climate change has divided many people …
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The pitfalls identified in New Zealand’s general election on 26 November go to show that political parties need to get their head around social media, and fast, reports Commonwealth Correspondent Eva Maria, 21. Media coverage of the recent New Zealand elections was described by many as uneventful. The country was buzzing, as National and Labour …
“The use of social media throughout New Zealand’s election day” Read More »
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