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There is plenty of uncertainty around Australia's team, still reeling from that fourth consecutive away Ashes defeat. The aftermath of the series was that Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin, Shane Watson and Chris Rogers all retired from Test cricket, leaving us 265 games of experience lighter.

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This week's photions include a frustrated property owner who thinks pigeons are literate, a driver who won't be told where to park and a sharp left turn to nowhere.

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The FFA has a pretty interesting week ahead as it weighs up a decision between revenue it so badly needs and an occasion the west so badly needs.

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How do you explain to a five-year-old that the player he has on his back, is a feature of his player cards collection, and is even prominently positioned on his wall in poster form, will be playing for a rival team next year?

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Virtual reality worlds that are amazingly similar to what we saw in Star Trek are already here. Hundreds of companies are working on virtual reality hardware, software, applications and content. I expect that 2016 will be the year when we start visiting exotic lands from the comfort of our offices and living rooms.

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Down syndrome has instilled in me an appreciation for diversity. I'm not scared of difference. It has taught me never to judge. It has given me the gift of compassion and patience. It has shown me beauty where it is least expected.

Watching the last fixture of the Rugby World Cup pool stages on Sunday night between Japan and United States confirmed one. The term 'Tier 2' might need to be re-addressed sooner rather than later...

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The criminal approach discourages young people seeking help if they get sick, criminalises low-level users who cause no harm and punishes people who have serious problems, rarely reaching the traffickers and suppliers.

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It's time we teach our kids equality. Boys may need to learn to use graded assertiveness and listen to everyone's views. Our girls need to know that it is okay to say what they need without apologising and with confidence.

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The movement for change is growing by the day and it is broad, committed, inclusive and powerful. All over the world political leaders are being held to account for irresponsible climate policies by a growing community of people who want to see swift decisive action on climate change.

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There is huge economic and community potential in the emerging peer-to-peer market. I want to see Australia embrace it, while ensuring we have the right rules in place to protect workers, consumers and the public good.

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The question remains -- what's the plan to lift up the knowledge-intensive sectors of the Australian economy to fill the void left by a slumping resources sector and the loss of industries such as automotive manufacturing?

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The truth is that modern warfare would be unrecognisable to the soldiers of the World Wars. Ninety percent of casualties in contemporary conflicts are civilians -- the majority of whom are women and children.

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Our kids might be young and entertaining but that doesn't mean they're not deserving of privacy -- and the respect to live and learn their lessons away from the eyes of strangers.

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Most people would be shocked to learn that there isn't a law in NSW that prohibits a person from advocating or promoting violence against others based on their race, gender or sexual orientation.

We all have a dormant Peter Pan on the inside. Our generation may need more time to manage the fear of growing up than the previous generation did.

3. Nobody is going to enjoy their goddamn coffee before we address the fact that he wants the soft blue pants with the white string.