OPINION

Are you thinking about doing a short course? Here are 4 things to consider

Microcredentials have been around in vocational circles for several years but are starting to be offered more widely by universities.

OPINION

New evidence pushes back the timing of human arrival in Southeast Asia

One of the most interesting caves in mainland Southeast Asia was frequently overlooked as a possible route on the accepted path of human dispersal in the region.

OPINION

How to help kids let go of old toys and stuff they no longer need

There are going to be other reasons and motivations beyond those above, so take a targeted approach.

OPINION

What is the government’s multicultural policies review seeking to achieve?

Multicultural policies in Australia initially aimed to benefit all Australians, not just multicultural communities.

OPINION

The vast majority of Melburnians want more nature in their city, despite a puzzling north-south divide

The City of Melbourne commissioned the study and is already applying its findings in programs that aim to foster residents’ connection with nature.

OPINION

Can non-mainstream schools teach us about helping kids complete their education?

In 2022, about 79% of students started Year 12, the lowest in the last ten years of data reported. The rate was higher for non-government schools (87.2%) than government schools (73.5%).

OPINION

What should you do if bees colonise the walls of your house?

If they are inside homes or high-traffic areas, both honeybees and European wasps will usually need to be removed by a professional.

OPINION

Drivers and pedestrians are unsure who gives way at stop signs

When asked who should give way, the green car or the pedestrian, in the first and second scenarios, 37% and 39% of road users respectively answered incorrectly.

OPINION

How did Indian lemons end up in Australia?

All the world’s citrus trees stem from an ancestor species which grew in the foothills of the Himalayas, according to DNA evidence.

OPINION

Who sowed the seeds of Khalistan movement that lead to Operation Blue Star

“If these NRI Sikhs are so concerned about the people of Punjab why do they not go and live there?

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INFOTAINMENT

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.”

NEWS

‘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.”

NEWS

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."