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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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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.

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.

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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