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There are lessons to be drawn from the cracks that appeared in Sydney's Opal Tower, but they extend beyond building certification

  • Written by: Geoff Hanmer, Adjunct Lecturer in Architecture, Univeristy of NSW, UNSW

The reasons for the cracked concrete that triggered the evacuation – twice – of residents from Sydney’s Opal Tower over Christmas and the New Year are unknown and will take time to properly establish. Many commentators are jumping to the conclusion (yes that includes you, Senator Carr) that the problem is the result of the...

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National curriculums don't always work for rural and regional schools

  • Written by: Alison Willis, Lecturer, School of Education, University of the Sunshine Coast
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In the past decade, federal government agencies and their state regulators have packaged most things in education in Australia. Big education decisions, like what to teach and what should be tested, are largely made in capital cities. These moves have all been made in the name of improving standards, but they’ve come at...

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