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Led to the resistance

Luke Costin headed to Turkey hoping to teach some locals how to kick a drop punt. Instead, he learnt about how proud its people are.

Pride on show

For a country thought to be conservative, South Korea is draped in the colour and flair of queer culture, reports Jeremy Maspero.

Access denied

Is bubble zone legislation necessary to protect women or does it impede on free speech? Rachel Wagner weighs up the conflicting rights.

Marriage anxiety

As equal rights reform crosses the globe, Australia is falling behind on the mental health benefits that come with marriage equality, writes Tara Watson.

Blogging endangers democracy

As new-media outlets are establishing themselves as go-to sites online, Melbourne blogger and regular contributor to The Drum, Tim Dunlop, is concerned for our democracy, writes Matilda Marozzi.

Gridlocked

What is the real reason behind Victoria’s sluggish ambulance system? Adria De Fazio investigates.

Administering death

With support for the controversial active euthanasia on the rise, Tahlia McPherson asks why passive euthanasia goes unnoticed.

Labor’s great gamble

Rising societal pressure finally forced the government into action over sports betting, banning it during live broadcasts, reports Kathleen O’Connor.

Ruston’s rosy outlook

South Australian Senator Anne Ruston continues to champion our agricultural industries, writes Lachlan McKenna.

QandA Scorecard: Amiable Amanda

Eric George and Rachel Wagner hand out some Tony Joneses to the participants of last night’s episode of QandA.

Michael matters

Though he left the papers for politics, the principles Michael McCormack’s learned from journalism career didn’t leave him, writes Lesly Lotha.

Outback Australia’s MP

Rowan Ramsey is one of few politicians putting education and employment for indigenous communities at the forefront of his electorate, writes Tara Watson.

Bob Baldwin: Rural advocate

Regional Australians need representatives who understand their problems. Max Williams looks at one MP who built his career on this premise.

Living on the electoral edge

Labor’s polling woes haven’t phased Member for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman, writes Justin Falconer.

Push for P-platers to the age of 25

The assistant police commissioner Robert Hill is proposing young drivers to remain on probationary licences until the age of 25. Kathleen O’Connor reports.

On the Markus in Macquarie

The secret to Federal MP Louise Markus’s electoral success lies in her compassion, according to Alice Piper.

Kevin Rudd at La Trobe University

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will launch Australia-Africa Dialogue with a public lecture today at La Trobe University.