Approx 5 min reads
Intro
Bridget McManus explores a vlogumentary takes us into the minds, hearts and lives of Australians baring "My Year 12 Life: Humour and heartbreak from the schoolground" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/tv-guide/m18tvfta-20161229-gtjdf4.html
Martin Flanagan explores a natural antidote to diviseness and despondency with "The solution to Trumpism? A little kindness and generosity" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/the-solution-to-trumpism-a-little-kindness-and-generosity-20170223-guk7u4.html
Paulyne Pogorelske explores unifying strength in diversity, sharing "Faith" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/victoria/faith-20170216-guejo1.html
Intra
Naomi Chainey explores disability, abortion and valuing life, offering "I'm pro-choice, but abortion can't be the only 'sensible' option when it comes to disability" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/parenting/im-prochoice-but-abortion-cant-be-the-only-sensible-option-when-it-comes-to-disability-20170215-gud9ok.html
Paul Biegler explores outlooks faced in educational settings, asking "What is a smart kid in the age of the smart machine?" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/national/what-is-a-smart-kid-in-the-age-of-the-smart-machine-20170214-guchrj.html
Caitlin Fitzsimmons explores retail and hospitality working conditions, anti-social hours and "How the penalty rates decision hurts women" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/money/how-the-penalty-rates-decision-hurts-women-20170223-guk5hm.html
Inter
Amrit Dhillon writes of a society struggling to adapt to calls for equality of opportunity, shining a light on "Nagaland, where men are on strike until women go back to the kitchen" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/world/nagaland-where-men-are-on-strike-until-women-go-back-to-the-kitchen-20170214-gucdtw.html
Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker explores an example of strange bedfellows and poor outcomes as Cambodian "Victims put pressure on ANZ over the loss of their land" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/national/investigations/victims-put-pressure-on-anz-over-the-loss-of-their-land-20170222-guiin4.html
Lindsay Murdoch writes of the deteriorating Myanmar humanitarian crisis as "Rohingya sentenced to death while atrocities continue" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/world/rohingya-sentenced-to-death-while-atrocities-continue-20170213-guc9ue.html
Multi
Miki Perkins counts the cost of Dementia, citing a view where "'A person diagnosed with dementia has no chance': disease a growing cost for families and society" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/national/a-person-diagnosed-with-dementia-has-no-chance-disease-a-growing-cost-for-families-and-society-20170214-guclzx.html
Karl Quinn reveals a TV show exploring Australian identity, public expression and accepting difference, asking "Is Australia Racist? Ray Martin thinks he has the answer, but you may not agree" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/is-australia-racist-ray-martin-thinks-he-has-the-answer-but-you-may-not-agree-20170220-guhae9.html
Aubrey Perry explores inequality, mateship and a fair go, calling "Australia: Land of the Haves and the Have-Nots" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/australia-land-of-the-haves-and-the-havenots-20170226-gulxjb.html
All
Cara Waters explores entrepreneurship, innovators and paying the bills, suggesting "Why starting a business in your 20s is the way to go" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/small-business/entrepreneur/why-starting-a-business-in-your-20s-is-the-way-to-go-20170217-gufiv5.html
Michael Ebeid explores growing diversity languages other than English in Australian households, suggesting "Ignoring customer diversity is bad business" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/business/ignoring-customer-diversity-is-bad-business-20170225-guld9p.html
George Williams explores gender bias in the legal profession, checking the facts before declaring "Female barristers are barely seen and rarely heard in our High Court" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/female-barristers-are-barely-seen-and-rarely-heard-in-our-high-court-20170224-gukfec.html
Togather
Caroline James explores the results of collaborations between Government, Business and Entrepreneurs to increase benefit to public, citing "How we saved $50,000 paying no rent for a year" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/small-business/growing/how-we-saved-50000-paying-no-rent-for-a-year-20170213-guc7o0.html
Daniel Flitton shares an example of non-selfish motivation, diligence, skilful methods, leading to "Award for feeding Africa's hungry a feather in vet's cap" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/award-for-feeding-africas-hungry-a-feather-in-vets-cap-20170216-guej2x.html
Jewel Topsfield recalls an example of the valour displayed as "Australian families honour nurses lost at Bangka Island Massacre" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/world/australian-families-honour-nurses-lost-at-bangka-island-massacre-20170213-guc8c4.html
Nobly
Reuters explores timely and healing leadership in uncertain times as "US Muslims raise $100,000-plus for vandalised Jewish cemetery" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/world/us-muslims-raise-100000plus-for-vandalised-jewish-cemetery-20170222-guj540.html
Eva de Vries explores a time-proven resilience-training technique, introducing "Kenya's Ghetto Classics Orchestra: a cradle of confidence in a crowded slum" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/world/kenyas-ghetto-classics-orchestra-a-cradle-of-confidence-in-a-crowded-slum-20170223-gujfh1.html
Kaleem Aftab shares a story of connectedness with land and mindful food preparation contributors to daily happiness as "Jeong Kwan shines spotlight on Korean temple cuisine" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/jeong-kwan-shines-spotlight-on-korean-temple-cuisine-20170217-guf7wj.html
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TED TALKS
Approx 20min presentations
Mia Birdsong interviews Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi: Founders of Black Lives Matter
Sisonke Msimang: If a story moves you, act on it
Tiq Milan and Kim Katrin Milan: A queer vision of love and marriage
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GUEST SINGS
Approx 5 min presentation
Sara Bareilles - Brave
http://youtu.be/QUQsqBqxoR4
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STREET JIVES
Approx 2 min presentation
Sesame Street and Mila Kunis: Include
https://youtu.be/bTXzYX0rrPE
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EXPERIENCE SHOWS
Approx 19 min presentation
CrisMarie Campbell & Susan Clarke at TEDxWhitefish share their experience dealing with Conflict – Use It, Don’t Defuse It
https://youtu.be/o97fVGTjE4w