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What is the National School Reform Agreement and what does it have to do with school funding?

The NSRA is a joint agreement between the Commonwealth, states and territories, designed to lift student outcomes in Australian schools.
INNOVATION

In a historic upset Labor wins Aston by-election

Labor had secured 41 per cent of the primary vote to the Liberals' 38 per cent and the Greens' 11 per cent.
INNOVATION

NSW man charged for allegedly sending threatening emails to public officials

“Hiding behind a keyboard to issue threats against politicians does not ensure anonymity.”
INNOVATION

5 Indigenous engineering feats you should know about

Engineering is about process, and the process of engineering was very different in Australia before the English colonised the land.
INNOVATION

Tasmanian man charged with allegedly trafficking drugs on domestic flight

During the screening, a drug detection dog indicated a possible trace of illicit drugs on the man, leading to his bags being searched. 
INNOVATION

Hindu-Sikh couple threatened by radical extremist group for organising inclusive Vaisakhi Mela

"On the name of Vaisakhi Mela, you organise dance and singing (Giddha-Bhangra) show that insults Singhs."
INNOVATION

Australia will have a carbon price for industry – and it may infuse greater climate action across the economy

The mechanism will become effective as a so-called “baseline and credit scheme”, putting a price signal on about 30% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
INNOVATION

Queensland makes distinction between Swastika and Nazi Hakenkreuz as it introduces bill banning hate symbols

"When referring to Nazi symbols, it is important to note that the Nazi hooked cross is the correct terminology for the most widely known symbol."
INNOVATION

Three Khalistani arrested for violence against Indian-Australians at Federation Square in Melbourne

The investigation remains ongoing and Victoria Police are making enquiries to identify and apprehend any further alleged offenders from the day.
INNOVATION

Australian amphibian aircraft ‘Albatross’ to fly over India’s coastal line in Tamil Nadu

In the next five years, Hawking is looking to invest INR 1,000 crores with an expectation to create around 850 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs in India and Australia.

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PM Carney heads to Australia after India and Canada reset ties with uranium deal and trade talks

Officials also pointed to major investment links already in place, with Canadian pension funds said to have invested about $100 billion in India.
POLITICS

Senate censured Pauline Hanson on ‘No good Muslims’ remarks, Coalition says it should be reserved for parliament conduct

Foreign Minister Penny Wong moved the motion on Tuesday, condemning Hanson’s remarks as “inflammatory and divisive” and reaffirming parliament’s support for migrant communities.
NEWS

Australian women earn less than men in every major industry

More than half of Australia’s workforce is employed in industries where at least 60 per cent of workers are of one gender, highlighting the persistence of occupational segregation.
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