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Should gifted students go to a separate school?

  • Written by: Catherine Wormald, Lecturer, School of Education, University of Wollongong
imageGifted children can benefit from being grouped together in specialist schools or classes.from www.shutterstock.com

Despite two Senate inquiries in 1988 and 2001, it has taken 15 years and a state parliamentary review for the Victorian government to decide to build a specialist high school for students who are gifted, specifically targeting those...

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Race to the White House special – Trump's inauguration, and what's next for US foreign policy

  • Written by: Tom Switzer, Research Associate, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney
imageWhat can we expect from a Trump administration on the home front?EPA/Ron Sachs

In a special Race to the White House episode, Brendon O'Connor and Tom Switzer talk with Emma Lancaster about President Donald Trump’s inaugural address, what we can expect from a Trump administration on the home front, and how US foreign policy could change over...

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Disappearing votes: why investors should steer clear of Snapchat's dual-class shares

  • Written by: Mark Humphery-Jenner, Associate Professor of Finance, UNSW Australia
imageSnapchat's dual-class shares could leave a bad tasteShutterstock

Snapchat’s parent company (Snap) is preparing for an intial public offering (IPO). But it seems that ordinary shareholders will not have voting rights. Shares in the newly public Snap will either be dual-class or multi-class.

A dual-class structure creates two classes of shares,...

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Centrelink debt debacle is bad policy for mental health

  • Written by: Matt Fisher, Research Fellow in social determinants of health, Flinders University
imageThe threat of Centrelink debt is one more stressor on already vulnerable people.from www.shutterstock.com

The controversial Centrelink debt recovery system shifts the onus of proof about apparent debts onto disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

The automated system uses matching data from various government agencies to generate letters to those...

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  1. Beware The Slenderman: how users created the Boogieman of the internet
  2. Bots without borders: how anonymous accounts hijack political debate
  3. If you're serious about affordable Sydney housing, Premier, here's a must-do list
  4. Police pursuits: when does the end justify the means?
  5. Water-sensitive innovations to transform health of slums and environment
  6. The psychology of insults
  7. Talk to me: voice control is taking off, but it's not taking over yet
  8. Airbnb hosts beware – it's not just Centrelink using robo-debt systems
  9. Government's new critical infrastructure list raises more questions than it answers for investors
  10. What workspaces are the best for freelance workers?
  11. Five common myths about the ageing brain and body
  12. Aussies are getting older, and the health workforce needs training to reflect it
  13. Ringling Bros circus closure shows our changing attitudes to animals in captivity
  14. Too big, too expensive and too silly: why video game movies fail
  15. New science minister needs to maintain momentum and push the innovation agenda
  16. Was The Guardian’s WhatsApp reporting “irresponsible” or fake news?
  17. Ban on sleeping rough does nothing to fix the problems of homelessness
  18. Hong Kong’s clouded future
  19. Tomorrow's 'new collar' jobs will be quite old-fashioned, our response should be too
  20. After Bourke St, Victoria should not rush in on bail reform
  21. Smart contracts – smart or dumb?
  22. Of boldness: Some rhetorical pointers on Trump’s inauguration address
  23. Health Check: how do you know if you're obsessed with your health?
  24. New NSW premier will have her hands full with issues that took the shine off Baird
  25. Going for gold: Trump, Louis XIV and interior design
  26. Sport is more than just a fringe player in Australia's economy
  27. Medicine for older people is the same for anyone else: treat the person, not just the body
  28. What's happening in our bodies as we age?
  29. Youngest in class twice as likely to take ADHD medication
  30. Loose-cannon Trump enters the tinderbox of US-Russia-China relations
  31. Explainer: what rights do workers have to getting paid in the gig economy?
  32. Things fall apart: why do the ecosystems we depend on collapse?
  33. 2017: The year ahead in cinema
  34. Could Russian hacking pose a threat to Australian democracy?
  35. NSW ReachTEL: Coalition has big lead with One Nation at 16.3%
  36. 'America first' – Donald Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States
  37. Why Australian supermarkets continue to look to the UK for leadership
  38. Three theories for what's causing the global productivity slowdown
  39. ASEAN countries should find a solution to end the persecution of Rohingya
  40. Who will keep predatory science journals at bay now that Jeffrey Beall's blog is gone?
  41. President Trump threatens to undermine key measure of climate policy success
  42. What comes next for Nick Kyrgios is up to Nick Kyrgios
  43. Explainer: what are the limits to charities advancing political causes?
  44. Obama's legacy: history will judge him more kindly than his critics think
  45. Australians on Twitter were 'positive' about the US election of Donald Trump
  46. Syria, Russia and Turkey – the uneasy alliance reshaping world politics
  47. Ultra, super, clean coal power? We've heard it before
  48. Mythbusting Ancient Rome - the truth about the vomitorium
  49. Breast milk banking continues an ancient human tradition and can save lives
  50. Australia needs to invest if it wants the tourism boom to continue

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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Moving Out of a Rental in Melbourne? A Practical Moving Checklist

Moving out of a rental in Melbourne is one of those things that always feels further away than it ...

Why a Cordless Rebar Tying Machine Is a Smart Investment for Australian Construction Projects

Tying reinforcing steel by hand means spending hours bent over while making the same twisting moti...

How to Get a Document Notarised in Sydney: What to Bring, What It Costs and How Long It Takes

If an overseas bank, embassy, university, employer or land registry has asked you for a notarised ...

The 2026 Used-Car Market

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Why Every Workplace Should Take Emergency Preparedness Seriously

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Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

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Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ye...