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INTERNATIONAL

The moral dilemma of negotiating with Putin
- Sergey Maidukov Sr.
- 04 February 2025
As global powers weigh the prospect of negotiating with Vladimir Putin, indicted for war crimes, the moral dilemma looms: can peace justify sitting down with a war criminal? This question, compounded by the ongoing suffering in Ukraine, forces leaders to balance expediency against the principles of justice, accountability, and human rights.
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INTERNATIONAL

To succeed, the Gaza ceasefire must lead to hope and stability
- Ran Porat
- 30 January 2025
In a negotiated truce, Israel and Hamas have ended a conflict that raged for over a year, since Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023. As hostages are exchanged with Palestinian prisoners, hopes flicker across a battered region bracing for precarious next steps. But can the truce hold amid vague terms, fragile politics, and Gaza’s looming reconstruction?
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ARTS AND CULTURE

We’re outraged with hypocrisy. Is that hypocritical?
- Barry Gittins
- 29 January 2025
As the news cycle fills with exposés of hypocrisy, from politicians to celebrities, we are confronted with uncomfortable questions: When should we hold others to account, and when should we accept the contradictions in ourselves and others? The answers, it seems, lie somewhere between judgment and grace.
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AUSTRALIA

When it comes to Australia Day, wattle stop the arguments?
- Stephen Alomes
- 25 January 2025
With debates around Australia Day continuing to divide, might shifting the national celebration to another day, rooted in resilience and renewal, offer a fresh start? By embracing a new unifying symbol, Australia could move beyond the pain of the past toward a national day that reflects unity, hope, and shared values.
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AUSTRALIA

In search of Australia Day
- Andrew Hamilton
- 23 January 2025
Australia's national day remains a divisive symbol, rooted in colonial history. As the country grapples with issues of war, inequality, and climate change, the call for a more inclusive, meaningful celebration grows. How can a national day honour both the complexity of our history and the dignity of all Australians?
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EDUCATION

Are Australian universities sacrificing teaching quality for research prestige? Discuss.
- Erica Cervini
- 21 January 2025
Top Australian universities, including the Go8, are underperforming in teaching quality, with recent surveys revealing student dissatisfaction and disengagement. Despite their research reputation, top institutions are failing to meet student expectations, highlighting the need for urgent reform to improve teaching standards.
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ARTS AND CULTURE

A Man on the Inside asks: What does it mean to stay connected as we age?
- Daniel Herborn
- 18 December 2024
In A Man on the Inside, Ted Danson’s Charles brings wit and warmth to a retirement home whodunit with a poignant edge. Created by Mike Schur (The Good Place), this Netflix gem artfully blends comedy, mystery, and social commentary, exploring the ache of loss, the joy of purpose, and the profound value of connection.
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INTERNATIONAL

Friendship in freefall: Unpacking a crisis of civic disconnection
- David Halliday
- 13 December 2024
In 2024, a fifth of Americans reported having no close friends, and the number is growing, especially among those without college degrees. So what are the societal structures behind this crisis in loneliness, and how we can rebuild meaningful connections?
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INTERNATIONAL

Is peace possible?
- Justin Glyn
- 10 December 2024
Peace is hard to define, harder to achieve, and almost impossible to sustain. In a world obsessed with profit, simplistic narratives, and selective outrage, peace feels like a lofty ideal rather than a realistic goal. But what would it take to make peace more than a buzzword—and a true global reality?
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ARTS AND CULTURE

Humankind cannot bear very much reality
- Juliette Hughes
- 05 December 2024
From reality TV’s contrived narratives to global news shaped by biases, we rarely consume truth unfiltered. Why does raw reality feel unbearable — and how does this shape our lives?
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AUSTRALIA

Offshore people dumping by a spooked government
- Frank Brennan
- 04 December 2024
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When High Court rulings challenge government policy, they usually prompt reflection and refinement. But for the Federal Government, a recent decision on non-citizen rights has sparked a legislative overreach, mirroring the Opposition’s hardline stance.
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RELIGION

All religion is local
- John Warhurst
- 03 December 2024
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The Synod of Bishops may mark a turning point for the Catholic Church, but the real work now begins — locally. From diocesan councils to parish communities, the challenge lies in translating synodality into action. In Australia, divergent episcopal views and a patchy history of reform raise critical questions about the Church’s future.
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