Like Bali in the 1970s:This island on our doorstep remains unspoiled

Like Bali in the 1970s:This island on our doorstep remains unspoiled

Consistently rated one of the world’s top diving sites,and still unspoiled by mass tourism,Atauro has thankfully avoided becoming a resort destination.

  • byJon Faine

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In my final column for The Sunday Age,I make one last plea
Opinion
City life

In my final column for The Sunday Age,I make one last plea

Having the opportunity to influence what people think has been a rare privilege. But a month ago,I was approached about joining the Museums Board.

  • byJon Faine
Flammable cladding fracas:Apartment owners stranded in legal limbo

Flammable cladding fracas:Apartment owners stranded in legal limbo

Owners cannot sell or refinance their property because of the flammable cladding,nor can they borrow against their equity to fund the urgent repairs. They’re trapped in a construction catch-22.

  • byJon Faine
A boring Aunty:How the ABC is alienating its audience
Opinion
ABC

A boring Aunty:How the ABC is alienating its audience

This has become the most risk-averse era of ABC programs ever. Numbers are down. And the “digital-first” strategy won’t fix it.

  • byJon Faine
The way the AFL should tackle its next race crisis
Opinion
AFL 2023

The way the AFL should tackle its next race crisis

The restorative justice model is working in the community. It could work in the AFL.

  • byJon Faine
Australia could learn a lot about elections from Timor-Leste
Opinion
East Timor

Australia could learn a lot about elections from Timor-Leste

An elderly woman emerged from the schoolroom wiping away tears. Loved ones died fighting for her right to vote. She honours them by doing so,despite the painful memories.

  • byJon Faine
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We’re champion whingers – the response to the federal budget proves it

We’re champion whingers – the response to the federal budget proves it

The widespread chorus of “what about me? It isn’t fair” that erupted around the budget reveals the narrowness of the prism through which some see the role of government.

  • byJon Faine
AI is revolutionising healthcare,but at what risk for patient privacy and consent?
Opinion
AI

AI is revolutionising healthcare,but at what risk for patient privacy and consent?

Artificial Intelligence is now sufficiently sophisticated to re-identify individuals from de-identified health data. We must quickly develop rules for its ethical use.

  • byJon Faine
Hey bud,listen up. You’re playing that music too loud,OK?
Opinion
Health

Hey bud,listen up. You’re playing that music too loud,OK?

We are experiencing a deafness epidemic,and listening to music through headphones at high volume all day will only increase the number of those afflicted.

  • byJon Faine
I’m getting intolerant of tolerance
Opinion
Real life

I’m getting intolerant of tolerance

Being tolerant of each other is not enough when we should be celebrating and promoting diversity.

  • byJon Faine
Comedy Festival shows should be eligible for a Medicare rebate
Opinion
MICF

Comedy Festival shows should be eligible for a Medicare rebate

According to a Canadian study,we are 30 times more likely to laugh with others than to laugh alone in the privacy of our own homes.

  • byJon Faine