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Short book review: Nona and Me, by Claire Aitkins

Nona and me by Claire Aitkins is a novel about two girls/sisters - one white, one Yolnu - set in Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala, Northern Territory. The story is essentially about being fifteen, going o...

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Glowing praise for Blog article – Because we’re worth it!

Last week I received heart-warming feedback from Annie Hensley, of Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp Pty Ltd, about an article I had written and published on my blog and in LinkedIn in July 2016. The ...

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Should Australians have the right to practice their own religion?

Unlike many other countries, Australians have the right to practice whatever religion we choose, as long as we don't harm anybody else by doing so. People can pray, sing or dance in a cathedral or ...

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3-point plan for producing perfect transcripts

3-point plan for producing perfect transcripts of interviews and focus groups: Create a template Produce the 1st draft Proofread the transcript. Before we get started: I'll assume you...

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How to produce accurate transcripts of interviews and focus groups

To produce accurate transcripts of interviews and focus groups, you need: suitable audio transcription software and equipment accurate touch-typing skills excellent ears (hearing and lis...

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Keeping your book-keeping up-to-date

If you find it hard keeping your book-keeping up to date, you might find these basic tips helpful. Keep your book-keeping up-to-date Keeping track of which money belongs to you and which belongs ...

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Because we’re worth it.

A brand-new community centre opened its doors for the first time Monday 27th June 2016, in Moe, Gippsland. Although it's official name is the Frank Bartlett Memorial Library and Moe Service Centre,...

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Reconciliation week at Latrobe Regional Gallery

Yesterday (28/5/16) I went to the Reconciliation Week exhibition at Latrobe Regional Gallery in Morwell, Latrobe City, Gippsland. The exhibition runs until the end of Reconciliation Week - that is,...

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I’ve been watching… Kokoda

The story Like most war movies, Kokoda is about boys and men fighting each other and like some other war movies it's also about human nature - compassion, love, courage, endurance; our ability to ...

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Tips for recording interviews and focus groups

If you want accurate transcripts of interviews or focus groups, in addition to a set of relevant questions and willing participants, you need clear, audible audio recordings. You also need an accur...

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