‘Conceivable’ Inspired by Director’s Unexpected Mid-Life Pregnancy
By: Laura Bennett
When Beth Caulfield discovered she was pregnant in her mid-40s, it was the last thing she expected.
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Has Culture Outgrown Men?
By: Laura Bennett
In a society that seems to be changing faster than ever, author and CPX Executive Director Simon Smart thinks these cultural shifts are eroding our sense of identity, leaving many people – especially men – looking for new anchor points to hold onto.
“Just Believe in Yourself”: ‘The Voice’ Winner Alyssa Delpopolo
By: Laura Bennett
Winning The Voice Australia hasn’t just been a dream come true for Sydney teenager Alyssa Delpopolo, it’s been a process of growth, overcoming anxiety and learning to believe in herself.
Australians are Lonely, Can Swiping Culture Help?
By: Laura Bennett
Australia is facing what many describe as a loneliness epidemic, with a third of us reportedly feeling lonely and one in four of us experiencing chronic, severe loneliness.
Matt Crocker’s ‘Interlude’ Finds God in the In-Between
By: Laura Bennett
‘Interlude’ nods to the fragile state transition can leave us in, and the reassurance of God’s unchanging nature in the midst.
Is Friendship Built on Common Interest, or Common Gripes?
By: Laura Bennett
‘Isn’t It Nice We Both Hate the Same Things’ explores how we build, and rebuild, friendships with others later in life.
‘She Shapes History’ Finds Australia’s Forgotten Women
By: Laura Bennett
When we learn about Australia’s history oftentimes it centers on notable political figures – the men statues are made of – and business folk who laid the foundations of colonised Australia.
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Natalie Bassingthwaite in ‘Shirley Valentine’: Can We Reinvent Ourselves?
By: Laura Bennett
Three decades on from her stage debut, Australian actor and singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte has a new coming-of-age in her return to theatre in one its most iconic one-woman plays, Shirley Valentine.
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‘Bondi Rescue’s Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll Helping Kids Through Dyslexia
By: Laura Bennett
For more than 30 years, Anthony “Harries” Carroll has been a familiar face on Bondi Beach, saving over 6000 lives as part of the Bondi Rescue team.
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Is Adolescence Leaving Teens Ill-Prepared for Adulthood?
By: Laura Bennett
When we arrive at adult life, it’s assumed we have the skills to handle it: emotional maturity, financial savvy, an understanding of good nutrition and time management, but sometimes we leave adolescence ill-prepared.
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