It can be tempting to lecture or punish kids for a disappointing end-of-year school report – but a recent study shows that's likely to backfire in later years.www.shutterstock.comThe end of the year is speeding towards us, and for teachers, kids and parents alike, that means one thing – report card time.
Right now, teachers across...
Harmony Day is part of efforts in Australia to promote social cohesion, which showed a marked improvement in 2015, according to the Scanlon Foundation survey.Wikimedia Commons/DIAC Images, CC BYThere is a widely accepted narrative that in the course of 2015, during the last period of the Abbott prime ministership, there was a failure of...
Who's watching?Richy!/Flickr, CC BY-NCWhen a number of senior managers of the beleaguered 7-Eleven franchise chain appeared before a Senate committee last month, they blamed the Franchising Code of Conduct for their apparent lack of action in response to the unlawful behaviour of franchisee operators.
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From hot to cold and cold to hot, the weather can make a difference to our health.Michael Levine-Clark/Flickr, CC BY-SASeasonal fluctuations in disease have been recognised for millennia. Until recent times, these phenomena were ascribed to changes in the weather. It’s easy to understand why.
This time of the year the weather is predictably...
For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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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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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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Why Split Systems Suit Melbourne Conditions Choosing a heating and cooling system starts with und...
Deciding to undergo a permanent contraceptive procedure is a significant life step for many men. Whe...
Managing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) alongside co-occurring mental health condit...
Hair thinning affects millions of Australians, leading many to seek advanced, non-surgical solutions...
Walking into a clinic to address thinning hair can feel daunting, but preparation builds confidenc...
Managing a construction site requires precise coordination, where even a minor delay can stall an en...
Establishing the Surgeon’s Credentials and Local Experience Your safety depends heavily on the cred...
Many office workers in New South Wales spend upwards of eight hours a day hunched over a keyboard, l...
Planning a long-haul commercial trip across Australia requires more than just booking a vehicle an...
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