The second-noisiest animal in the ocean, the snapping shrimp. Dr Tullio Rossi, CC BY-SADespite appearances, the oceans are far from silent places. If you dunk your head underwater you’ll hear a cacophony of sounds from wildlife great and small, crashing waves, and even rain. And it’s louder still for creatures attuned to these sounds.
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Newly arrived English language learners are often not taught by qualified specialist teachers.Paul Miller/AAPIt was George W Bush who first described low educational expectations as a form of “soft” bigotry. But it is a mantra that has held a lot of appeal for Australian politicians and educational bureaucrats.
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When asked for sources in relation to this FactCheck on political donations, a spokesperson for Doug Cameron said:
Senator Cameron was speaking about proposals to ban all donations not made by persons on the electoral roll. The case he referred to was Unions NSW and Others v State of New South Wales(2013) 252 CLR 530; [2013] HCA 58 (‘Unions...
Can and should Australia be doing more to resettle refugees?AAP/Orhan TsolakNo-one disputes the urgent need for co-operative solutions to the global crisis of displaced people, estimated at 65 million people. But the chances of co-operation in the resettlement of recognised refugees seem slim.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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