A weekly round-up of books and features of interest to the Public Service - either at work or home...Book ReviewMeredith Wright with Fishing for Stars by Bryce Courtenay ...more...FeaturesTime is money: Using timebanking to beat the financial crisisWith the impact of the financial crisis yet to play out in full, a British think tank has urged governments to invest in timebanking. More from the nef report ...more... The global hunger challenge: An opportunity for Australian leadership Climate change, energy shortages and the swelling population means pressure on the world’s food resources, but former senior Public Servant James Ingram sees opportunity for Australia in the crises ahead ...more... |
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