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Schools can’t tackle child literacy levels alone – it takes a village

  • Written by: Catherine Wade, Principal Research Specialist, Parenting Research Centre
Schools can’t tackle child literacy levels alone – it takes a villageMore than half of children under two and nearly half of children aged three to five are not being read to every day at home. Shutterstock

The recently released NAPLAN 2017 results and findings from the latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) have got Australia talking again about how our children are faring when it comes to...

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For women fighting the gender pay gap discrimination law is limited

  • Written by: Alice Orchiston, Associate Lecturer in Law, University of Sydney
For women fighting the gender pay gap discrimination law is limitedSenior journalist Carrie Gracie (right) found she was being paid less than her male colleagues at the BBC.Joi Ito/Flickr, CC BY-SA

If women discover they are earning less than their male counterparts for the same jobs, their legal avenues for pursuing equal pay are limited. It’s difficult to prove and costly to litigate.

The federal Sex...

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AquaSonic merges science and art in an underwater symphony

  • Written by: Diana Blom, Associate Professor, Music, Western Sydney University
AquaSonic merges science and art in an underwater symphonyMusicians perform underwater in AquaSonic at the Sydney Festival. Jamie Williams

Many composers – Handel, Debussy and Tan Dun to name a few – have drawn on water to inspire their music. But Denmark’s Between Music performs music in and under water. Their show, AquaSonic, performed as part of the Sydney Festival, is an hour of new,...

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Explainer: 'bomb cyclones' – the intense winter storms that hit the US (and Australia too)

  • Written by: Acacia Pepler, Research Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology

The eastern United States experienced a very severe winter storm last week, which caused damaging winds, heavy snow and the highest tide on record for Boston. Meteorologists call this type of storm a “bomb cyclone”, or simply a “bomb”. But what is it?

A “bomb” is an old meteorological term for a low-pressure...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

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

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

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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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

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

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