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QandA Scorecard: Megalogenis masterclass

Lectures defeated laughter in last night’s episode of QandA, according to the scorecards of this week’s judges, Eric George and Adria De Fazio.

A Parliamentary pause

A six week break from Parliament provides politicians and journalists alike a vital period to prepare for the campaign to come, says Eric George

Rudd afraid to take a swing

After the leadership spill that wasn’t, it’s time for Kevin Rudd to let the party move on without him, writes Liam Quinn.

Labor’s leadership crisis

Julia Gillard has remained leader of the parliamentary Labor Party, and Wayne Swan as her deputy. Here’s how the events unfolded.

Barack and Bibi try to patch things up

As President Obama makes his first visit to Israel, Zainab Hussain Shihab examines his vital relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Community radio’s digital problem

Will community radio survive in the digital era? Betony Pitcher examines the importance of community radio and the consequences a lack of government funding could have.

Road tripping to end poverty

What happens when you get 800 young activists together to combat global poverty? Stephanie Azzopardi went to find out.

The right to offend

Should free speech be protected at all costs? Rachel Wagner examines the grey area of social media.

Nice pollies finish last

As the dust settles around the Victorian Liberal party, Adria De Fazio searches for the good guys in parliament.

Journalists cop a Facebeef

The Today Tonight and Facebeef saga has proved that even the most well-known journalists can be tricked into reporting on false information. Tahlia McPherson looks at the pitfalls of social media in journalism.

Women’s Day 2013: A promise to protect

2013’s International Women’s Day focused firmly on ending violence against women, a timely reminder that there is still much work to be done, says Zainab Hussain Shihab.

A Brit’s Un-Australia Day

As Australia Day draws near and Aussies around the nation prepare for a round of ‘Advance Australia Fair’, Tara Watson reveals why she finds it difficult to match their enthusiasm.

The year that was: Top ten world events

It has been a year of ups and downs, joy and sadness, and exhilaration and terror for people around the world. Ivana Krsteska unfolds the top events of 2012.