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James Button

James Button

James Button is a former Age reporter and author of "Comeback: The Fall and Rise of Geelong".

‘We need to find common ground’: Hugh de Kretser’s human rights challenge

As president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Hugh de Kretser walks a fine line. How can the organisation speak to all Australians?

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‘We’ll be living with these’: The renewable-energy blitz dividing regional towns

Australia’s renewable energy rollout is facing headwinds in the very communities it needs on board. For the switch to succeed, they need a bigger stake in it.

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“I’m a Blacktown boy,” says a proud Om Dhungel, whose work among refugees and migrants has been a boon to the community.

‘I’m a Blacktown boy’: Om’s left-field model for thriving migrants

Om Dhungel has helped thousands of fellow Bhutanese refugees settle successfully here – but says the current funding system risks breeding dependency.

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Geelong fans celebrate the win.

As a lifelong Cats supporter, it’s time for faith, not doubt

On Saturday Geelong play in another grand final. If they win, many critics will be proved wrong – including me.

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