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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%).

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.

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.

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.

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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Yogi Devgan, Dayawati Pandey and Vinaya Rai recognised at South Australia’s Multicultural Awards

Devgan was named joint winner of the Arts and Culture Award, Rai a highly commended finalist in the Media Award, and Pandey a finalist in the Senior Volunteer Award for her longstanding contribution to South Australia’s multicultural community.

“Nothing short of disgraceful”: ANZAC War memorials vandalised again in Melbourne

The affected sites include the Beer-Sheba Memorial, the Raoul Wallenberg plaque and the Avenue of Honour Memorial Stone, which bears the names of 298 local residents who died in the First World War.

Australia and Singapore deepen energy and trade ties amid global crisis

The leaders pointed to the economic fallout of the Middle East crisis, reaffirming their backing for a ceasefire and urging negotiations to bring the conflict to a close.
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