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Three lessons from Aristotle on friendship
While most love songs are inspired by the joys and heartaches of romantic relationships, love between friends can be just
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Six must-read summer fiction books – reviewed by our experts
Summer is here and many people have more time to read. Whether you’re looking for a steamy read for the
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Mining activities continue to dispossess black families in South Africa
Dispossession in South Africa is associated with the period of colonialism and apartheid. As a result, not much consideration is
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Graffiti threatens precious evidence of ancient life on South Africa’s coast
The rocky outcrops that dot much of South Africa’s coastline contain hidden treasure: the cemented remains of the dune and
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Cynical politics condemns our national heritage
Once a place is heritage listed, it’s protected, right? Wrong. Politics and a flawed statutory regime are undermining the independence
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The Australian history we don’t know
There has been a massive revival of interest in Australian history in the last decade. Under Prime Minister John Howard,
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Want to preserve Australian values? Start with the Burrup Peninsula
Most people know the Burrup Peninsula – if they know it at all – from TV footage of gas tankers
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Sunken ship yields silver booty, but should we let sleeping wrecks lie?
BBC News has revealed that a shipwreck containing 200 tonnes of silver has been found in the Atlantic Ocean, 500
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Is the Great Barrier Reef listing? The UN asks if we’re still heritage-worthy
Obtaining a World Heritage listing for a national asset is a source of great pride for any country. The Taj
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how to study and care for shipwrecks
The study and preservation of Australia’s neglected and decaying historic shipwrecks stands to leap in sophistication through a new multi-disciplinary
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