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 […]
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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
Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children
Starting school is a time of great anticipation and excitement for young children and families. The buildup can last for
The clock is ticking on a golden opportunity for real change in Australia
The May 2026 federal budget will mark one year since the Albanese government’s unexpected landslide win at the last election.
What makes a healthy and safe boarding school culture?
Nick David/ Getty Images Last week, police confirmed four students at Victorian boarding school Ballarat Grammar had been cautioned over
Copper theft is hitting building sites, street lights – and now phones. How do we stop it?
Liz Minchin/The Conversation, CC BY From causing a major phone outage to shutting down street lights across parks, suburbs and
Many super funds are still failing retirees, even as millions prepare to stop work
vitaly gariev/Unsplash Too many superannuation funds are still failing to provide sufficient support to retirees, three years after being urged
A global tax crackdown is coming for crypto – including NZ trades worth billions
Getty Images For over a decade, cryptocurrency has been synonymous with a promise of freedom: access to a decentralised digital
Passing on a family business isn’t easy. Here’s why – and what factors predict success
Maskot/Getty Earlier this year, the world watched with interest as the Murdoch family’s real-life Succession drama came to a close.