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Military tension refuses to wane between North and South Korea which, according to the highest-ranking American military official with responsibility for the region, makes Australia’s role very important.

Replicas of a North Korean Scud-B missile (background) and South Korean Hawk surface-to-air missiles (foreground) are seen at the Korean War Memorial in Seoul. (Getty)

Replicas of a North Korean Scud-B missile (background) and South Korean Hawk surface-to-air missiles (foreground) are seen at the Korean War Memorial in Seoul. (Getty)

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The Land of Opportunity?

15 February 2011 | 8:11 - By Matthew Hall

Last month’s State of the Union address by President Obama called for more young people to join the effort to close a vast achievement gap that exists in the United States.

Is education in the key to busting out of poverty in small town America? (Getty)

Is education in the key to busting out of poverty in small town America? (Getty)

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Having a nice day in smalltown America

08 February 2011 | 7:34 - By Matthew Hall

There was more to Roanoke Rapids after all.

If you want to see small town America, don't take the interstate highways. (AAP)

If you want to see small town America, don't take the interstate highways. (AAP)

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Roadtrip reveals a different side of the US

01 February 2011 | 11:39 - By Matthew Hall

Martine, the waitress at Waffle House in Mechanicsville, Virginia, had only been to North Carolina twice in recent memory.

Matthew Hall blogs from his US roadtrip (Getty Images)

Matthew Hall blogs from his US roadtrip (Getty Images)

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Matthew Hall presents a first-hand look at world events from a different angle.

Matthew Hall New York-based writer Matthew Hall has chased fugitives across Texas, been shot in outback Australia and has lunched with Liza Minnelli.

 
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