MEDIA WORDS
Approx 5 min reads
Intro
Debi Enker explores the value of a national broadcaster, independent determining content and illuminating ways to a sustainable future in "Separating treasures from the waste of ABC programs" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/the-abc-of-banana-programming-decisions-20170522-gwa4r6.html
Jenny Valentish explores unsatisfied desires, channeling behaviours and different ways to address inner Suffering, revealing "Quitting my addiction was only the first step in rediscovering my identity" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/quitting-my-addiction-was-only-the-first-step-in-rediscovering-my-identity-20170525-gwcr1q.html
Michael Gordon writes of steps towards improving Indigenous outcomes, citing "The dance that could be the spark for a historic pact at Uluru" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/the-dance-that-could-be-the-spark-for-an-historic-pact-at-uluru-20170523-gwbgb0.html
Intra
Michael Gordon explores benefits of working together to forge a brighter shared future, recognizing "Let's be bold on Indigenous recognition, says Bill Shorten" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/lets-be-bold-on-indigenous-recognition-says-bill-shorten-20170524-gwccsh.html
Michael Short explores one Melbourne student's journey towards personal truth to overcome school and societal prejudice, in "Coming out and showing the way" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/coming-out-and-showing-the-way-20170526-gwdttb.html
Ray Edgar explores modernist towers, accommodating and street diversity as "Open House Melbourne 2017 celebrates New York's urban activist, Jane Jacobs" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/open-house-melbourne-2017-celebrates-new-yorks-urban-activist-jane-jacobs-20170522-gwabyl.html
Inter
Timna Jacks and Pallavi Singhal explore some hidden benefits to financial literate young, when "Australian students score fifth on financial literacy" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/australian-students-score-fifth-on-financial-literacy-20170524-gwcayi.html
Maureen Mathews explores the value in ongoing mutually healthy relationships, sincere intentions and overcoming communication obstacles, calling out "My vegan, feminist girlfriend is too intense for me" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/family-relationships-and-sex/m27aboutlastnight-20170421-gvpkuc.html
Michael Idato explores connections between positive role models, striving for equity and increasing societal justice, interviewing "Robin Wright: Despite being an older actress, I have finally found creative freedom" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/robin-wright-despite-being-an-older-actress-i-have-finally-found-creative-freedom-20170525-gwcs0f.html
Multi
Lindsay Murdoch reveals ongoing deprivation, destabilization and disadvantage while "Children dying in Myanmar because of malnutrition UN" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/world/children-dying-in-myanmar-because-of-malnutrition-un-20170524-gwbvyl.html
Karuni Rompies and Jewel Topsfield explore ignorance, authority-led demonising and public spectacle as "Two men receive 83 lashes for gay sex in Indonesian province of Aceh" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/world/two-men-receive-83-lashes-for-gay-sex-in-indonesian-province-of-aceh-20170523-gwbeof.html
Ruby Hamad explores misled idealism, war mongering, and targeting a demonised identified accused other "Terror attacks on kids are nothing new, and Manchester won't be the last" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/news-and-views/opinion/terror-attacks-on-kids-are-nothing-new-and-manchester-wont-be-the-last-20170525-gwcugw.html
All
Catherine McKinnon explores the value of stories, expanding horizons and developing deeper understandings of present and future worlds in "Books that Changed Me: Catherine McKinnon" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/books/books-that-changed-me-catherine-mckinnon-20170522-gwakbz.html
Kate Robertson explores Australia's attitude to alcohol consumption and personal benefits, revealing "'Giving up drinking saved me $4000 a year'" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/money/saving/giving-up-drinking-saved-me-4000-a-year-20170528-gwez3y.html
Farrah Tomazin explores personal cost, living with chronic disease and "Assisted dying laws: Call for dementia sufferers to be included" via WA Today
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/assisted-dying-laws-call-for-dementia-sufferers-to-be-included-20170527-gwejcf.html
Togather
Don Mackay explores local identified need, undercover efforts producing community solutions, displaying "Faith: acting on Christian conviction" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/faith-acting-on-christian-conviction-20170527-gwehz5.html
Jason Twill describes Authorities' efforts to foster, incubate and grow sustainable villages, trying to overcome "'Bright flight': another symptom of the housing crisis" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/bright-flight-another-symptom-of-the-housing-crisis-20170515-gw4yzs.html
Hannah Francis plots brighter future for sober cause, preserving historical architecture and enriching sustainable communities now that "Temperance Hall move gives new lease of life to Phillip Adams BalletLab" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/stage/melbourne-stage/temperance-hall-move-gives-new-lease-of-life-to-phillip-adams-balletlab-20170515-gw4wfe.html
Nobly
Rachel Browne explores parental expectations, infertility, skilful means and spirited team work, revealing "Why Deana and Matthew 'adopted' an entire family" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/nsw/why-deana-and-matthew-adopted-an-entire-family-20170525-gwcpnu.html
Kirsty Needham explores advances in gender-neutral equality for citizens when "Taiwan to become first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/world/taiwan-set-to-become-first-asian-country-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage-20170524-gwcgnu.html
Michael Gordon explores healing historical wounds, skilful means and a brighter shared future, reporting "Bran nue day dawns for Mutitjulu, a community with a grim past" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/bran-nue-day-dawns-for-mutitjulu-a-community-with-a-grim-past-20170527-gweh26.html
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TED TALKS
Approx 20min presentations
Pamela Meyer: How to spot a liar
James Veitch: This is what happens when you reply to spam email
Jon Jandai: Life is easy. Why do we make it so hard?
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GUEST SINGS
Approx 5 min presentation
Xavier Rudd & the United Nations - Come People
https://youtu.be/t3SWnkaAwpA
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STREET JIVES
Approx 2 min presentation
Sesame Street: David Beckham: Persistent
https://youtu.be/Vq4wrPL1o4s
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EXPERIENCE SHOWS
Approx 18 min presentation
Shah Rukh Khan: Thoughts on humanity, fame and love
