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Is Australia's Security at risk in today's unstable world? What does a second Trump Presidency means for our future?

A Trump presidency is presenting unprecedented challenges in trade, foreign relations and defence policy. US expert, Dr Emma Shortis, explores what it means for Australia and what next steps governments can take to ensure safety, security and prosperity locally.

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Reject Australia's Biggest Fossil Fuel Project

The approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export project shows that the re-elected Albanese Government prioritises gas corporations over Australians.

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Help Protect the Murujuga Rock Art from Destruction

This is our opportunity to ensure that one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures is preserved for generations to come

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What's the Big Idea with Paul Barclay

Host Paul Barclay asks contributors to the book ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ about their big picture thinking on how we can change Australia for the better.

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Tax, Spending & the Budget

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NSW

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Writers Festival

South Coast Readers & Writers Festival: Current Affairs

Sun, Jul 6, 2025 10:00 am AEST Thirroul District Community Centre & Library

NSW

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Writers Festival

South Coast Readers & Writers Festival: Big Ideas

Sun, Jul 6, 2025 1:00 pm AEST Thirroul District Community Centre & Library

ACT

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Changing the Narrative of Progressive Politics

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 6:00 pm AEST National Library of Australia

TAS

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Power & Partnership: What will Tasmania’s next power-sharing parliament look like?

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 7:00 pm AEST Hobart Town Hall

VIC

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Rethinking the Rules

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 6:00 pm AEST Copland Theatre, University of Melbourne