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Federal government has only ‘noted’ a call to end special schools, What does this mean for students with disability?

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says signatories need to ensure an “inclusive education system at all levels”.
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Australia’s 3.8% inflation rate is concerning, but not enough to trigger a interest rate rise

A rate of 3.8% is what the Reserve Bank had forecast. It is in line with market expectations, and well down on the 6% recorded this time last year.
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Trump assassination attempt exposes American democratic erosion and its global consequences

The gravity of this event is exacerbated by the context of recent years, during which the U.S. has witnessed significant democratic erosion.
OPINION

The right to disconnect is coming to Australia. What does this mean for you?

In Australia, the right to disconnect will be a right under general protection laws.
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How old, inefficient housing and time-of-use electricity rates are leaving some households worse off

Heating and cooling account for up to 50% of energy use in Australian homes, varying by climate zone and heating technology.
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Pitch Black 2024: Global Powers Unite in Largest-Ever Military Exercise Amid Rising Chinese Aggression

Interoperability is the key aim, as allies must know how to operate together in peacetime, in case they are ever required to fight side by side.
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The role for Pacific media in charting a pragmatic global outlook

Journalism from the region is essential in shaping views of the region.
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Biden’s Withdrawal from 2024 Race Revives Historic Party Convention Process

In fact, Party leaders in previous decades often knew more about the candidates than the public at large
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The traditional university is on its deathbed. Should we care?

The gap between university academic staff and university management has widened as their ideas about the fundamental purpose of a university drift further apart.
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Our cities’ secret gardens: we connect with nature in neglected green spaces just as much as in parks

People living in cities are increasingly disconnected from nature. This has potentially far-reaching consequences.

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IMMIGRATION

Dr Murali Reddy performs region’s first robotic knee replacements in New Zealand hospital

Dr Reddy’s journey spans three countries and decades of dedication to medicine.
NEWS

Victoria slashes car rego and fares as Trump’s Iran war hits Aussie household budgets

Announcing the measures, Premier Allan said the package was designed to help families cope with rising household expenses and higher fuel costs.
INNOVATION

Award-winning young Indian innovators develop eco-friendly answer to microplastic pollution

Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta recently won the Asia regional title at The Earth Prize for their invention, dubbed “Plas-Stick”.
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