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Unfair dismissal rulings show personal circumstances matter in vaccine refusals

Employers can have a general vaccination policy but must treat every individual case on its own merits and circumstances – including the timing and manner of applying the vaccination policy to the particular employee.

Is fake meat healthy? And what’s actually in it?

Many consumers believe these fake meats are better for their health, as well as better for the environment, but is that right?

Is there such a thing as ‘too old’ to co-sleep with your child?

In western societies, the idea that children should sleep on their own only emerged during the 19th century.

Raksha Dubey Choubey, a poet unmoved by fear of becoming controversial and making readers angry

Her short poems compel the mind to think deeply about which direction society is heading.

Scott Morrison’s multiple portfolios: why the law has nothing to do with it

Australia has a written constitution, but any casual reader of its text would gain little idea of how the political system actually works.

How Salman Rushdie has been a scapegoat for complex historical differences

The violent hysteria engendered by Rushdie’s magical treatment of Muhammad in The Satanic Verses was ultimately limited to a small minority.

Australian astronomers detect one of the biggest black hole jets in the sky

#NationalScienceWeek: At a mere 93 million light-years away, the galaxy NGC2663 is in our neighbourhood, cosmically speaking.

75 years on haunting memories of partition of India and the afterlife

The truth is that Kahuta never left my grandfather, he never failed to remember, the memories haunted him.

#NationalScienceWeek: After 110 years of climate change scepticism, Are we finally ready to listen?

After decades of setbacks, climate science and social movements are now louder than ever in calling for strong and meaningful action.

Australian education ministers’ new plan ignores root cause of teacher shortage problem

There is a need for more opportunities for student teachers to get practical experience, more focus on how to teach maths and English and encouraging more teachers to mentor their colleagues.

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Anthony Ilott named new Cricket ACT boss, vows to grow participation and strengthen pathways

“Cricket has a unique ability to bring people together, and I am passionate about building on the strong foundations already in place.”

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz jailed after “prolonged and unprovoked” airport attack left two female police officers injured

The confrontation gained widespread attention after footage showing part of the incident was shared online.

Fake Australia job offers spark recruitment fraud investigation in Fiji

Minister Singh urged job seekers to verify all overseas employment opportunities directly with the Ministry before making payments, submitting personal documents or accepting job offers.
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