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In case you’ve been living under a rock, The Onion just made headlines for purchasing Alex Jones’ InfoWars for an undisclosed amount. The Onion,& 60;which claims to “h
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As I write this,& 60;the Associated Press has just called& 60;the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump. Mark Hadley repeated the old adage& 60;in a recent podcast& 60;ep
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I was eight years old when I first experienced the influence of music in a profound way. It had physical effects on me. Listening to it made my heart beat faster or slower and woul
Ever since 1861, thousands of people have gathered once per year at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, for the “race that stops the nation”. Participants don their Sunday best f
It was called “the war to end all wars”. Sadly, history tells another tale. Despite the World War I (WWI) deaths of 17 million soldiers and injury of 21 million more, the Imper
I& 60;read about a scam recently. Someone will email 10,000 people to tell them they knew who would win a particular football match. Half of the envelopes would say one team, half
Are you tired of feeling guilty for letting your kid play with an iPad or watch a show on Netflix?& 60;Perhaps you’re worried about the impact screen time has on them. “Most o
Article 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is& 60;a counterpoint to the previous article in the Declaration that recognises the right to work and to do so in fair con
Edinburgh Castle sits proudly on the hill overlooking the city. Buildings and tourist shops crowd its feet, right up to the gate, where the square is being prepared for the famous
If you can’t get motivated, you aren’t alone. The people at Therapy Central recognise that many of us struggle with feelings of “nothing gets me going”, “I don’t care a
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Imagine a wild, stormy afternoon at Milk Beach, Sydney, on September 6, 2008. A tight knit group braves the shore, battling the fierce wind that snaps umbrellas inside out, straini
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Pumpkin heads, skeletons and excessive sweet treats: let’s face it, whether you love or loathe Halloween, it’s a supremely weird holiday. I’ll admit to personally being annoy
The train departs Bucharest, Romania’s “little Paris”—the old city section with beautiful architecture and impressive monuments, giving way to Communist era apartment block
In God we trust” is the official motto of the United States of America. That might seem surprising given this nation’s determination to preserve a separation of religion and au
The first time I went to the ocean I was entranced by it. I was perhaps 10 and I loved the feeling of the water on my feet. It lapped and moved in and out. The further in I got, th
When I was in my mid twenties, I attended a university in Brisbane, Australia, two hours from where I lived. I had a friend in the city who I’d sometimes stay with to save travel
In a world full of carefully crafted apps that curate our attention for hours, focus is in short supply. As a writer, the tool for my craft is simultaneously the gateway to endless
I was raised in Onehunga, a vibrant and colourful suburb in south central Auckland, New Zealand. Music and song writing have always been my passions, and from a young age, I harbou
Soy is common in many Asian cuisines and is growing more popular in Western countries as many people aim for predominantly plant based diets. It offers many potential health benefi
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Jesus said, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34). In other words, stay present! In the mod
No matter how you look at it, 26 year old athlete Derek Redmond captured the Olympic spirit when he hobbled around the Montjuic Stadium in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, supported by
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The sound of the shop bell jolted Ada from a rare moment of reverie. She felt the cool breeze blowing off the bay and down the hallway as she walked towards the shopfront. Standing
Have you ever felt a gnawing sensation in your body when life hasn’t turned out like you hoped? Moments turn into days, weeks or maybe even years and you feel like meaningful mom
When you think of God, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a bearded man sitting on a bed of clouds or preaching to a crowd on a hill. God the Father and His Son Jesus a
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You wouldn’t think so, but whether children do chores is one predictor of their future happiness and success.& 60; Why? Children who are already accustomed to doing chores are m
Two brothers. Two fathers. Two inventors. We meet them at the beginning of the Bible: “Jabal was the father of those who raise livestock and live in tents. His brother’s name w
Jarrid Wilson, Darrin Patrick, Andrew Stoecklein, Isaac Hunter, Ed Montgomery, David Treadway, Teddy Parker Jr. Some of these names may sound familiar to you. That’s because they
Recently, I became a dad for the first time (that is, if you don’t count my miniature schnauzer, Banjo). Ever since my daughter was born, I’ve had a single thought going throug
Smoking negatively impacts nearly every part of your body but its effects are even more deadly when it comes to pregnant people. New research reveals that smoking during pregnancy
The exact effect coffee has on your body has been the subject of much debate over the years. Some research has claimed coffee can extend your life, whereas others, such as Brian Ma
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With packs and tents strapped to our backs, it took our little group of three several hours to reach the hidden valley. The lush, green rainforest was cool and damp and as we ginge
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I will admit, the title is somewhat facetious. Being in therapy is no bad thing, not only because it provides a living for us counsellors, but also because it has been shown beyond
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Change is an inevitable part of life. Whether you accept it or not, it will happen. Change isn’t intrinsically a negative thing but the toughest part about it usually is how we p
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My daughter Jemima passed away just 23 hours after she was born. It was, and still is, the most heartbreaking thing I have ever faced. As I waited in the hospital room for the auto
Kyle Portbury is one of the most enthusiastic people I’ve met, and his zest for life is matched only by his passion for film. Portbury is a filmmaker with vision—and it shows.
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A moth danced around the reading lamp, casting shadows across the keyboard. I squinted at the clock: 11:47pm. Feeling a rush of panic, my fingernails tapped the plastic keys a litt
I love listening to people’s stories. From a young age, I have always been an avid reader, churning through books to discover new and exciting tales of adventure and the human ex
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Recently, I started going to the gym again after a few years off. Becoming a parent can disrupt the best of intentions. While I felt a bit intimidated getting back into it, I’ve
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If you’re reading this article in July of 2024, there’s a good chance I already have or currently am climbing Wave Rock. Called Katter Kich in the Nyungar dialect, Wave Rock is
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Justin White’s story is one of immense suffering, abuse, anger and grief, but is also a story of healing and God’s continual pursuit.& 60; Growing up in Darwin, Justin describ
Freud’s Last Session is a struggle between two intellects of David and Goliath proportions. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalytic thinking, is the giant—titanic in streng
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Pastor Darren Garlett is a Whadjuk Noongar man—Whadjuk on his father’s side, Mineng on his mother’s. Whadjuk is the city of Perth region and Mineng is in the deep south west
Let’s begin with the introvert or extrovert question. We tend to be one or the other—or at least lean toward one or the other. Being either is not a problem, but it does impact
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In the choppy waters of Port Doha, Qatar, things weren’t looking good. Moesha was midway through a 10 kilometre open water race in the World Championships. This was her chance to
Have you ever heard of the “mid year blues”? Also known as “seasonal affective disorder” (which has a fitting acronym), it is a phenomenon not limited to but occurs mostly
