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702ArticleConfronting Racism – The Uniqueness and Unity of Suffering
The Report of the Special Envoy for Antisemitism is deeply troubling. It views history and the present from narrow points of view....
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Macquarie Point Stadium – Yes, No, Maybe?
The Hobart stadium might, or might not be a done deal. It might, or might not, be an issue at the next...
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2.2KEconomyFor Eleanor …
Editor: I asked Michael Rowan for a copy of this wonderful eulogy at the celebration of Eleanor’s life a couple of months...
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Does Australia have a free press?
First published October 7 In my earlier post on growth and sustainability I argued that our press must give as much attention...
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A philosopher’s view of the same sex marriage debate
*Pic: Nic McBride, Flickr First published September 26 The same sex marriage debate is a test of our capacity as a community...
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A dim (re)view of Tasmanian Yrs9-12 education
First published June 12 In July 2016 the Tasmanian Government commissioned the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to undertake an independent...
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Tasmanian butchers go vegan. Teachers do not want more public education …
Here’s a puzzle for you. See if you can guess which of these two statements is false: ‘Annual butchers’ picnic to go...
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Lost opportunity the real NAPLAN Story
Tasmania’s poor school retention rates in years 11 and 12, and unacceptably low Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) completion rates are the...
