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![The importance of workplace diversity]()
The importance of workplace diversity
Workplace diversity encompasses many factors – including race, gender, ethnic group, age, education, background and more. And it is growing in importance, with an overwhelming body of evidence demonstrating that organizations with…
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Frustrated filmmaker turns serial killer in I Blame Society
The new Gillian Wallace Horvat black comedy ‘I Blame Society’ is a complicated mix of cinema verité (a French expression that translates to ‘truthful cinema’) and comedic exasperation. The audience is taken…
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![Rocky Mountains the perfect backdrop for directorial debut Land]()
Rocky Mountains the perfect backdrop for directorial debut Land
A real ‘one-woman show’, Luna Cinema’s new, post-Covid drama ‘Land’ is the perfect vehicle for multi-talented US actor Robin Wright, who makes her feature directorial debut and also stars in it. In…
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Filipino Australia Day celebrations recognise close ties with the community
More than 300 members of Perth’s Filipino community gathered at Riverside Gardens in Bayswater to celebrate Australia Day this week. Organised by the Filipino Community Council of WA (FCCWA), the Family Fun…
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New movie The Climb is worth the effort
If you like dark comedies, you will love The Climb. Quirky, thought-provoking and at times a little eccentric, The Climb is the debut film for director Michael Angelo Covino, and depicts the…
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23 Walks is a ‘walk in the park’ for acclaimed director
Charming and esoteric, 23 Walks is the new romantic drama from Paul Morrison, who was Oscar-nominated for his debut feature Solomon & Gaenor. Starring Alison Steadman and Dave Johns, 23 Walks is…
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![Blue Mountains - a scenic wonderland of lookouts and spectacular views]()
Blue Mountains – a scenic wonderland of lookouts and spectacular views
From my Sydney trip last year… It’s amazing how the weather changes when you get to Katoomba. Of course, the Blue Mountains are famous for their microclimate – and their coolness is…
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Port Arthur – a place of tragedy and beauty
A visit to the historic site of Port Arthur in Southern Tasmania is quite an experience. A few years ago I spent half-a-day there as part of a three-week trip to the…
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![Are you a first-time leader? Here are some steps for success.]()
Are you a first-time leader? Here are some steps for success…
Recent research has shown that about 50 per cent of new managers are ineffective. This is because, for most new managers, they face a completely new set of challenges when they change…
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Employee Entitlement – Why the world doesn’t owe you a living
In today’s workplace, there is a myth among some workers that the world (and their employer) owes them a living. Another stereotype is that younger people feel more entitled in the workplace…
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