How important is the ATAR? 30% of Year 12s who go to uni don’t use it
Year 12 Students across Australia will receive their ATARs this week and next. It’s a significant moment, with the ATAR […]
Illegal tobacco is messing up economic data. That won’t stop until it’s managed like alcohol
Darling Downs Public Health Unit Most Australians have probably noticed the proliferation of tobacconists and “convenience stores” in the last
NZ needs more entrepreneurs. Will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk takers?
Getty Images The government’s recently released Tertiary Education Strategy 2025–2030 signals a shift towards harnessing the sector to address New
Active zones and mini retreats – how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids
Natalia Lebedinskaia/ Getty Images An estimated 15–20% of children are neurodivergent, with diagnoses rising each year. They may have a
If you’re pregnant, do you have to tell your boss? And what are the rules for employers?
A Sydney warehouse worker fired by text message within two weeks of telling her employer she was pregnant has won
It’s end-of-year concert season. Why do some kids struggle with performance anxiety?
Yan Krukov/ Pexels End-of-year school concerts showcase children’s talents and hard work, often filling performers with pride. But for some,
No more call to cancel: the government wants to crack down on ‘subscription traps’
The Conversation, CC BY It often seems like a great idea at the time. There’s a streaming service, paywalled news
As music festival season ramps up, artists can help shine a light on an ‘invisible’ workforce
Vishnu R Nair/Pexels Around Australia, music festival season is once again kicking into high gear. Yet behind every headline act
Is the focus on NAPLAN’s ‘top’ schools a good idea?
On Wednesday, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority released the school-level results for this year’s NAPLAN tests. This reporting
Australian economic growth is solid but not spectacular. Rate cuts are off the table
Australia’s economy grew by a softer-than-expected 0.4% in the September quarter, slowing from 0.6% growth in the June quarter. It