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Wednesday 10 March 2010
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As our cities become more congested and we are encouraged to reduce our carbon footprint, more Australians are riding bicycles. In Melbourne alone, the number of cyclists on the cities' roads has soared by up to 50 per cent during peak hour in the past year. But each year, on average, 35 cyclists are killed in Australia, and more than 2,500 are seriously injured on our roads. Many more incidents go unreported. Is enough being done to safely accommodate the growing number of cyclists on the roads?
Tuesday 09 March 2010
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The federal government is looking at introducing an 18+ rating for computer and video games, and the Department for Home Affairs has received a record number of submissions on the issue. Gaming is a massive industry -- there has been a 50 per cent increase since 2008. So do we need an adult rating for games? Will it increase the number and availability of violent games, or lead to more control? How is the gaming culture evolving in Australia?
Monday 08 March 2010
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Obstetric services are considered by some in medical circles as the canary in the coal in mine for hospital health. Over the past 15 years more than half the nation's maternity units have closed. Will the Rudd Government's proposal to wrest control of hospitals from the states make a difference? What can a federally funded, locally administered system achieve?
Wednesday 03 March 2010
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The 2010 election year is off to a flying start with a reinvigorated opposition, and a major government bungle that's resulted in a prime ministerial mea culpa. With the government under pressure to make good on more of its election commitments, Australia Talks scans the political horizon.
Tuesday 02 March 2010
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Live music venues across Australia are increasingly coming under pressure from stricter licensing, noise and planning regulations. A recent high profile victim was Melbourne's iconic Tote Hotel and its closure prompted an estimated 20,000 people to stage a street rally last week in support of live music. The Victorian government has since offered a compromise on the regulations. But what is the future of live music in Australia? How is our live music culture changing?
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