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What You Think You Need Vs What You Actually Need

By: Sabrina Peters

At 10, I thought I needed a new huffy bike to be cool (true story).
At 12, I thought I needed a boyfriend to make me valuable.
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To Space and Back: Sir Richard Branson Aboard Virgin Galactic Unity 22

By: Beth Rivers

It was only for a moment but it was a moment Sir Richard Branson will never forget as his Virgin Galactic Unity 22 spaceflight successfully soared through Earth’s atmosphere and safely touched down – making space travel for the everyday person within reach. Read more

A Balanced Approach to Parenting in the 21st Century

By: McCrindle

Those tasked with the important job of parenting today’s children are likely to be those of Generations X and Y. They are parenting their children (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) in different ways to how they themselves were parented. Read more

Small Boy, Big Heart

By: CBM Australia

For many 11-year-olds, coming across some extra money might mean a shopping trip for video games or toys. But for Curtis, money in his pocket is an opportunity to help children not as fortunate as him. Read more

Barry Conrad on the Arts Industry Rollercoaster Ride and His Career Reset

By: Laura Bennett

The flux of last year caused a lot of people to reflect and rethink their priorities and for Australian singer, songwriter and actor Barry Conrad it prompted a reset of his career and a reminder of his abilities as an artist. Read more

Ash Barty Becomes Third Australian Woman to Win Wimbledon

By: Amy Cheng

Ash Barty has won her first Wimbledon title, following in the footsteps of one of her heroes. Read more

A Refreshing Conversation Between an Atheist and Christian

By: Robert Martin

There is little doubt that the question of the reality of God is a question which polarises and divides. Why is there such passionate disagreement? Does what we believe even matter? Would it be better people simply stopped bringing it up? Read more

How to Get a Healthy Meal on the Table When You Are a Busy Parent

By: Susan Joy

Most of us are eager to have our family eat healthily but occasionally we may stumble. We become time poor or maybe you just never have the right ingredients for a healthy recipe you want to make. Read more

Community Transformation Groups Are Giving Hope to the Poorest and Most Vulnerable in Rwanda

By: John Kalenzi

In 2002, African Enterprise Rwanda piloted the first Rwandan self-help groups (SHGs, also known as community transformation groups), adapting the successful Indian SHG model to work locally. Since then, with its partners, African Enterprise Rwanda has brought the transformational power of SHGs to hundreds of thousands of Rwandese. Read more

World Population Day Sunday July 11 – a Glimpse Into the Future

By: McCrindle

World Population Day seeks to bring attention to important population issues of today. At present there are more than 7.8 billion people in the world. By 2050 the world population is projected to reach 9.7 billion, an increase of 1.9 billion people over 30 years. Read more