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What parents should and shouldn’t say when talking to their child about NAPLAN results

NAPLAN is a nationwide test of literacy and numeracy that all students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are expected to take.

If your landlord wants to increase your rent, here are your rights

In every state and territory there are limits on when and how often your landlord can raise the rent.

When Queen Elizabeth II ducked to avoid an accident in Fiji

Queen Elizabeth had to duck to avoid an accident in Fiji as the driver of the van failed to slow down or stop when approaching a concrete roof area at the entrance to the hospital.

16 visits over 57 years: reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II’s long relationship with Australia

The Queen's visits to Australia – from her first in 1954 through to her last in 2011 – offer a snapshot of the changing relationship Australians have had with their sovereign and with the monarchy.

‘Indian intellectuals’ poisoning its reputation globally in pursuit of hate towards Modi government

In several specific incidences, the data presented by international critics as evidence of the declining quality of Indian democracy shows signs of intentional deception.

UN report on Xinjiang abuses leaves no room for plausible deniability

Multiple reports over the past five years have documented human rights abuses by China in the far-western province.

Why are courts often reluctant to depart from precedent?

Every litigation, when it comes on to the court, has some rules and precedents to be considered by the Hon judges and law professionals.

What are the options if mainstream school education system doesn’t suit your child?

There are multiple options for families to explore if they are considering learning from home.

Complaints, missing persons, assaults – contracting outside workers in aged care increases problems

A study of 1,709 aged care homes over five years investigated the relationship between the quality of care provided by aged care homes and their reliance on agency contract care staff.

How does the Court and Jurisdiction system work in the Pacific Islands

Foreign-appointed judges still sit on the Court of Appeal in certain countries.

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“Makes no difference”: President Trump doubles down as US–Iran talks end day one with zero deal in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump has declared victory over Iran even as marathon peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, drag on without a deal, highlighting the deep divide between political rhetoric and diplomatic reality.

Perth man jailed over assault on police officers, including spitting at airport arrest

Officers stopped and restrained him after he became obstructive. While in custody at the airport, he spat directly into the face and mouth of an AFP officer.

‘First contact’ that may have led to complex life on Earth finally witnessed by scientists

In fact, the first bubbles of oxygen that filled the atmosphere on early Earth likely came from ancient stromatolites. You could say we owe our very existence to these piles of rocks.
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