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Teacher’s Day special: The Gurus who shaped our lives

"Being a teacher is one of the most challenging yet respectable careers which is vital for the welfare of our young citizens"

China’s low-cost deal with Solomon Islands newspaper could bring large strategic benefit

Details of the deal caused a stir, especially the Solomon Star’s pledges to promote “China’s goodwill” and its role as the country’s “most generous and trusted development partner.”

How can I tell if my child is ready to start school next year?

In Australia, primary and secondary school are compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16, however there are varying cut-off dates between states and territories.

U.S. needs more reliable friends. India is a crucial one

To make a more just and equitable world, India and the US must get past their differences. They owe this to the world.

Do universal moral values exist?

Moral realism is conventionally opposed to ethical relativism, which proposes that morality depends on the standards, norms and practices of particular times and places.

The Intergenerational Report is far less scary than mainstream media headlines

This latest report finds that whereas there are now 3.7 Australians of such age for each of us aged 65 and over, by 2063 there will be 2.6.

Are your children learning second language? They may have a memory advantage

Consistently having to access competing words from a large pool of candidates may have long-term cognitive consequences.

Sexual harassment impacts Australian university staff

Research on workplace sexual harassment in Australia sheds light on university staff experiences of harassment and the inadequacy of responses.

Struggling to Fit Your Budget? Here are ways to ease the squeeze

Make sure you match the frequency of these so you are working out your budget over a week, or a fortnight, or a month.

Gender-based violence is a big concern in hospitality – and women bear the brunt of managing it

Enduring sexual harassment was described as a routine “part of the job” for young people, particularly women at work

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Sydney council bans bikini-clad and shirtless passengers from buses

Signs at bus stops now instruct passengers to “dress appropriately” and require “clothing must be worn over swimwear.”

‘Direct targeting of Hindu Canadians’: Brampton Mayor criticised for using ‘unacceptable’ image in op-ed on extortion gangs

“This is not journalism or an opinion piece — this is irresponsible framing and direct targeting of Hindu Canadians.”

New Edith Cowan University city campus positions Perth as global education destination

"This is a campus that will enrich the student experience and the very city itself. It's a place of possibility and discovery."
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