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Line-by-line: is New Zealand aid set to decline?

By Terence Wood There was no fanfare. Just a statement from the New Zealand foreign minister, slipped out quietly amongst the usual stream of government...
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Pupil-free days may be tricky for parents, but they are vital for teachers and schools

The number of pupil-free days and exactly when these occur varies between states and school sectors.
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Trump’s tariffs are nothing new – NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself

Many of Trump’s trade policies are an extension of recent US-centric strategies to dismantle the global free trade model.
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Government aims to pass political donation and spending caps within a fortnight after in-principle deal with opposition

The cap on the total amount a donor could give in a year, covering multiple recipients, is expected to be more than $600,000.
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Australian workers hoard more than 160 million days of untaken leave. So could you be forced to take a break?

More than one in five employees (22%) had accrued more than four weeks, with older workers having higher averages than their younger colleagues.
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Child sexual abuse by women is on the rise, We don’t have the support services to cope

To assist prevention efforts, we need to continue to debunk misconceptions about female sexual offending.
OPINION

Coalition retains narrow Newspoll lead as Dutton gains; where Democrats may have erred in US election

Dutton’s net approval surged six points to +5. There was a 37–37 tie on preferred PM (37–35 to Albanese previously).
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Cancellation of college registration leaves 7,000 students’ qualifications in limbo

Students received certification areas covering areas such as early childhood education, individual support, community services, and first aid.
OPINION

What happens if you have a HELP debt and kids? The missed opportunity in Labor’s plan to fix student loans

The HECS (now HELP) system was conceived in the 1980s as a way to generate revenue to help the government pay for an expansion of university places.
OPINION

Wrongly convicted of a crime? Your ability to clear your name can come down to your postcode

There are, however, indirect ways people can seek an appeal with fresh evidence.

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POLITICS

“Failure of leadership”: Calls for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to resign over alleged CFMEU corruption

"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."
SPORTS

“Nice start, everyone played well”: Travis Head leads Australia to commanding T20 World Cup win over Ireland

Australia are also set to receive a major boost with veteran batter Steve Smith expected to join the squad during the tournament.
NEWS

Free swimming lessons made permanent for Northern Territory primary students

“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”
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