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Why are some Australian students having to pay to do PE at public schools?

Previous research has shown how schools outsource to external providers to “fill the gap” of teachers lacking confidence and competence to provide quality health and physical education lessons.

‘It’s going to be a bad result for Labor’ – Antony Green and Michael McKenna on the Qld election

"What we’ve seen is that Labor’s brand is still seemingly on the nose, particularly in the regions."

Australian schools need to address racism. Here are 4 ways they can do this

We know children demonstrate stereotyping and prejudice from an early age and students from racial minorities are frequently targets of racism and discrimination at school.

Albanese government has surcharges in its sights, as it pursues the votes of consumers

The government also says it is prepared to ban debit card surcharges from January 1 2026...

Responding to Vanuatu’s emerging economic emergency

The World Bank estimates that the economy is 3% smaller than in 2019, and that real GDP per capita (approximately income per person) is US$2,517 (VUV 205,602).

There’s a new school funding bill in parliament. Will this end the funding wars?

The bill aims to set a new “floor” for how much the federal government contributes towards public school funding in Australia.

Are you over 75? Here’s what you need to know about vitamin D

New guidelines from the international Endocrine Society recommend people aged 75 and over should consider taking vitamin D supplements.

Australia’s child support system can put single mothers at risk of poverty and financial abuse

Child support is an important system that aims to share the financial burden of raising children between separated parents.

International student caps are set to pass parliament

A Senate committee, which has a Labor majority, has recommended the bill be passed with amendments.

How Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ unpacks India’s journey to globalisation and ideological independence

The process of rediscovery that India orients itself to does not mean the rejection of modernity and globalization.

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World-first centre launched in Sydney to help cancer survivors thrive beyond treatment

Bringing together academic expertise and community connection, the Centre will lead research aimed at reshaping health systems so surviving cancer also means living well.

Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift

As Bunnings, Australia’s biggest hardware retailer starts selling tiny homes, it feels like a turning point.

Queensland man denied bail after alleged extremist material found on phone

AFP officers visited the man’s home and issued him with official information outlining the illegality of publicly displaying Nazi symbols.
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