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Internet trolling runs on a spectrum, from the rick-rollers to the criminals who threaten rape and murder, and terrorise those they target. What to do about them?

You may recognise Damon Gameau from his movie, That Sugar Film. His newest film is 2040, a documentary about making environmental regeneration possible by 2040.

Free speech issues are global, but this session focussed on Australia where public interest journalists, whistleblowers and advocates face increasing pressure from government to stop reporting, whistleblowing and advocating.

Considering the topic, these comedians left nothing off the table, leaving the audience in stitches and the Auslan interpreter with some tricky and lewd concepts to sign.

Thea Astley address: A.C. Grayling has delivered an engaging analysis on the crisis of trust in Australian democracy.

Why jellyfish and fire are powerful forces of nature that require more of our attention.

‘I’m a spearpoint,’ Uncle Jack Charles said. ‘I land in the hearts and minds of people who are a bit iffy on change.’

A silent, sombre hush fell over the Banksia Pavilion early this Sunday morning as we waited for our caller from Manus Island.

#MeToo: where to go in a society that still faces so many complicated, interconnected challenges.