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The data is in: Boy-majority classrooms are harder to teach. Here’s why

Teachers don’t need debates about respectful relationships. They need backup and leaders willing to defend them and the curriculum, Associate Professor Helen Adams writes.

Why strengthening ties with the Global South was a top priority for Putin's recent diplomacy blitz

Over the past two weeks, Russia's President Vladimir Putin staged a major diplomatic blitz. Across three events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Vladivostok in Russia's Far East and New Delhi, India, as well as a state visit by Vietnam's leader, he met with some 18 heads of state.

Has hay fever season started early? And what's the most common culprit?

The 2026 Australian pollen season has started, with some people in the eastern states reporting their hay fever symptoms have begun earlier than normal.

Who should assume the risk when art gets controversial – the artist or their employer?

Australia's artists show courage by making risky, boundary-pushing art. But there aren't enough courageous organisations willing to back them.

The private school market serving international secondary students in Ontario has grown

The private secondary education market for international students in Ontario is growing quickly, yet a lack of regulation raises concern about quality as well as children's safety.

Here's what you need to know about teens and sexual choking

The death of a 16-year-old girl in Sydney in recent days has once again raised alarm about how many adolescents may be engaging in choking during sex.

Why Woolworths and Coles are now selling thousands more 'own brand' products

When Aldi opened its first supermarket in Sydney in 2001, the stage was set for a fight with Woolworths and Coles. At the time, Australia's two biggest supermarkets controlled about 71% of the grocery market.

Beyond Harry Potter: five books you can enjoy together as a whole family

Parents might default to books they loved when they were younger. But this means families may be missing out on some great stories published more recently.

Wear it Purple Day highlights the importance of inclusive education

The world over is experiencing a backlash to sexuality education that is inclusive of diverse genders and sexualities, however, it's more important than ever.

Can the Israeli military be trusted to investigate itself? Evidence shows genuine accountability is rare

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it's an "outrage" the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have decided not to open a criminal investigation into the Israeli strikes that killed an Australian aid worker, Zomi Frankcom, and six of her colleagues in Gaza in April 2024.

Retro smartphone accessories are trending, but 'untethering' isn’t for everyone

From corded handsets to lockable pouches, a new wave of products promises physical distance from our devices. But who gets to, and under what conditions?

As Brisbane 2032 gets closer, Australian girls are quitting organised sports. What can be done?

Australian girls and women are dropping out of organised sports at alarming rates, especially around the ages of 14–15. These teenagers today will be 20 or 21 when the Brisbane games begin.

WA police is using live facial recognition to make arrests. This trial is testing privacy law

On June 22, Western Australian police became the nation's first law enforcement agency to use live facial recognition technology to find persons of interest.

Helen Adam: The four-year gap NAPLAN reporting doesn't want you to see

NAPLAN reporting hides the real trend: while the national average barely moves, the gap underneath widens every year. Yet Australia doesn't mandate that schools have a library – and disadvantaged schools are the least likely to have one. No amount of brilliant teaching can fix that on its own.

Kids are being detained in police custody, in facilities never designed for them

Many Australians assume that when a child is refused bail, they're taken straight to a youth detention centre. In reality, many spend days – and sometimes weeks – in police custody before being transferred to youth detention.

How to listen to Perth's weirdest music

New Music can be baffling, noisy, delicate, thrilling – and sometimes all at once. WAAPA Associate Professor Jonathan W Marshall offers a guide to opening your ears to Perth's most adventurous sounds.

NAPLAN: We know how to close the reading gap. We must fund it now

This year's NAPLAN results are in. Reading scores have fallen again in Years 5, 7 and 9. First Nations, regional and disadvantaged students have fallen furthest behind. The commentary will almost certainly and rapidly circle back to the same place it always does.

Want to break free from big tech? 'Self‑hosting' could be the answer

You're probably familiar with the idea that in the world of big tech, "we" are the product. Our data is the currency being traded every time we navigate our social media feeds.

Fiona Boylan: Now, how can we ensure children’s safety?

As early childhood researchers, we want to ensure early childhood education supports children's safety and wellbeing. Since the revelations from the ABC's Four Corners investigation of Australian childcare, we continue to hear of crimes against young children.

Here's what's at stake as BHP workers prepare for a historic strike

On Thursday, up to 200 workers at mining giant BHP's Port Hedland export terminal will take protected industrial action for eight hours. This will mark the first strike action at the company's iron division since 2000.

Is porn actually addictive? The science isn't straightforward

Research suggests 'problematic porn use' is a more accurate way to describe the potential harms of pornography.

Is your child devastated the Socceroos lost? Here’s how to help

Now the Socceroos’ campaign has ended some children will be very disappointed

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A UN report details the 'overwhelming' scale of children killed in Gaza. It raises grave legal questions

A recent UN report has detailed serious allegations of Israel deliberately targeting Palestinian children during the conflict since October 2023.

'I struggled a lot with ATAR': there’s another way high school students can qualify for a uni degree

Enabling courses can prepare students for undergraduate study.

What are your favourite books that deserve to be better known? 7 literary experts share theirs

There is a particular pleasure in a new reading discovery, so we asked 7 literary experts to unearth some lost treasures for us.

Australian farmers are desperate to escape the latest mouse plague - and may soon get relief

For months, a flood of mice has engulfed Western Australia's agricultural regions. For people living through it, this latest mouse plague is all-consuming.

Life isn't easy at the edge of the power grid. Could batteries and microgrids offer a brighter future?

Australia's big clean energy projects get a lot of attention, from giant solar farms to the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme. So too does the push for rooftop solar and home batteries.

Study soundtrack or study setback? New research shows there's no one-size-fits-all answer

Many university and high school students listen to music while studying and revising. Our new study set out to understand whether listening to background music while reading for study is helpful or not.

Should we 'stream' school students based on ability? New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious

Educators have long debated whether students should be "streamed" – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance.

The real Robinson Crusoe has been reimagined with historical accuracy – except for the talking goat

Francesca de Tores' Cast Away or, the Surprising Adventures of Alexander Selkirk is a timely consideration of human resilience and resourcefulness.

Australian scam victims could get rapid $3,000 refunds. Yet in the UK, it's more like $160,000

Australians scammed out of A$3,000 or less could be able to claim automatic reimbursement from banks, phone companies or tech companies, under a new federal government proposal.

Guide to the classics: Margaret Cavendish's The Blazing World pioneered speculative fiction, 400 years ago

The Blazing World is an amazing vision which ends as bewilderingly as it begins, making the reader's head spin.

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In a video posted by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Wednesday night, detained activists from dozens of countries are shown kneeling on the ground with their foreheads on the floor and hands zip-tied behind their backs.

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Getting the kids out the door for school can feel like herding cats in the rain. Just when one child is ready, another can't find a shoe, someone remembers homework, and someone else starts crying because they want more breakfast.

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Have you recently tried to call a tradie for repairs or a renovation and had trouble finding one? As the federal budget once again focuses on boosting housing supply, one critical issue keeps resurfacing. Australia does not have enough skilled tradespeople to fix and renovate existing homes, let alone build the new homes being promised.

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Australian singer Delta Goodrem has advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest grand final after days of online hype, fan campaigning and betting speculation surrounding her performance of Eclipse.

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For migrants living with dementia, memory loss weakens links between language, culture and expression. Music can help.

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Social media 'influencers' were dismissed in some quarters when they were allowed into the budget lock-up. But they carry huge clout, and are here to stay.

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Across Australia, universities and governments say increasing the numbers of Indigenous graduates is one of the main priorities in tertiary education.

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The ABC has revealed a major cybersecurity flaw in Bluetooth-enabled police tasers and body-worn cameras that means officers can be tracked.

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Some parts of this epic coral reef system weren't even where the greatest reefs are found today. But remnants have survived.

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This toxic social media trend proves how – even today – women are punished and pathologised for simply being less than perfect.

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A new study spoke to first-time parents about 'screen rules' and how they apply in the chaos of family life.

","articleThumbnail":"1142473","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/i-dont-believe-no-screens-is-possible-how-parents-manage-devices-and-little-kids","articlePublished":"2026-04-30T09:52:50+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"arts_human","value":"Arts & Humanities"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/i-dont-believe-no-screens-is-possible-how-parents-manage-devices-and-little-kids-281241","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0004/1142473/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1142217","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Australian farmers are battling another potential mouse plague – what is causing it?","articleSummary":"

Got a mouse in your house? That thought alone may terrify you. Now imagine if mice were scampering through your house, rummaging in your pantry or even running across your face at night.

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How can motivation lead to turnover when it is typically assumed to be beneficial for both employees and organisations? Dr Esme Franken and Professor Ben Farr-Wharton explain.

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It's an athlete's worst fear. Hearing a loud \"pop\" and feeling severe pain are usually the first signs you've torn your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL.

","articleThumbnail":"1141619","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/injured-your-acl-its-more-than-just-a-knee-injury","articlePublished":"2026-04-16T08:36:52+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"null","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"med_health","value":"Medical & Health Sciences"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"exersport","value":"Exercise & Sports Science"},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/injured-your-acl-its-more-than-just-a-knee-injury-278080","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0005/1141619/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1141585","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Does your school do mental health checks? They should be regular, not just a one‑off","articleSummary":"

Students' mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing schools. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges emerge before the age of 14. It is also estimated that more than 50% of children experiencing mental health challenges are not receiving professional help.

","articleThumbnail":"1141594","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/does-your-school-do-mental-health-checks-they-should-be-regular-not-just-a-oneoff","articlePublished":"2026-04-15T15:17:59+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"null","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"arts_human","value":"Arts & Humanities"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"psy_cou_cr","value":"Psychology, Counselling & Criminology"},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/does-your-school-do-mental-health-checks-they-should-be-regular-not-just-a-one-off-280571","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0007/1141594/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1141572","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Will oil prices ever truly go back to 'normal'?","articleSummary":"

The fallout from war between the United States, Israel and Iran has dominated global oil markets. And not just because the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about 20% of global oil and gas, remains effectively closed to shipping traffic.

","articleThumbnail":"1141581","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/will-oil-prices-ever-truly-go-back-to-normal","articlePublished":"2026-04-15T15:04:29+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"null","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"bus_law","value":"Business & Law"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"business","value":"Business"},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/will-oil-prices-ever-truly-go-back-to-normal-280572","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0003/1141581/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1141522","articleType":"Link","articleName":"How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?","articleSummary":"

If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones. Some claim to produce negative ions in the millions – with or without the help of added minerals like tourmaline.

","articleThumbnail":"1141531","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/how-do-ionic-hair-dryers-work-can-they-do-what-they-promise","articlePublished":"2026-04-15T11:34:32+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"science","value":"Science"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/how-do-ionic-hair-dryers-work-can-they-do-what-they-promise-278785","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0016/1141531/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1140499","articleType":"Link","articleName":"The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It's a positive step","articleSummary":"

On Tuesday, the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out \"junior\" rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key sectors.

","articleThumbnail":"1140508","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/the-fair-work-commission-has-abolished-junior-rates-of-pay-for-most-over-18s-its-a-positive-step","articlePublished":"2026-04-01T09:13:02+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"bus_law","value":"Business & Law"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"business","value":"Business"},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/the-fair-work-commission-has-abolished-junior-rates-of-pay-for-most-over-18s-its-a-positive-step-275439","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0019/1140508/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1140462","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the 'Gate of Tears'","articleSummary":"

If you'd never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before, you probably have by now. Iran's effective closure of the waterway, which usually carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas, has put severe pressure on the global economy.

","articleThumbnail":"1140471","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/why-a-second-global-shipping-chokepoint-could-soon-live-up-to-its-name-as-the-gate-of-tears","articlePublished":"2026-03-31T13:28:02+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"bus_law","value":"Business & Law"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/why-a-second-global-shipping-chokepoint-could-soon-live-up-to-its-name-as-the-gate-of-tears-279548","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0018/1140471/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1140401","articleType":"Link","articleName":"New Israeli law could mean death penalty by default for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks","articleSummary":"

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, this week passed legislation that would vastly expand capital punishment in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories. The changes, made via an amendment to Israel's penal law, allow for executions without proper appeal, pardons or meaningful judicial discretion.

","articleThumbnail":"1140412","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/new-israeli-law-could-mean-death-penalty-by-default-for-palestinians-convicted-of-deadly-attacks","articlePublished":"2026-03-31T10:11:04+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"bus_law","value":"Business & Law"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"law","value":"Law"},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/new-israeli-law-could-mean-death-penalty-by-default-for-palestinians-convicted-of-deadly-attacks-279458","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0013/1140412/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1140193","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Nvidia's new AI tool is giving female game characters a makeover – and gamers are pushing back","articleSummary":"

Last week leading chipmaker Nvidia announced DLSS-5 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), a new artificial intelligence (AI) rendering tool it describes as a \"breakthrough in visual fidelity for games\". The software takes low-resolution images and uses AI to upscale them, adding what Nvidia calls \"photoreal lighting and materials\".

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This exhibition is not driven by aesthetics alone. It is a coming together of rich individual identities voicing their history, knowledge and lived experiences.

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The arts depict extremes of emotional life, overtly and with clarity. This was in much evidence at the 2026 Perth Festival.

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Afghanistan says at least 400 people have been killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul on Monday night, with potentially hundreds more wounded.

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We've just had an epic win for our native animals, such as owls, goannas and eagles. And after years contributing to the scientific evidence on the wildlife impact of rodent poisons, it's a day scientists like myself feared would never come.

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The response has highlighted a disconnect between the feelings of people in these industries, and their ability to address the challenges ahead.

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New rules aimed at protecting kids online are now in force, but a major porn company has all but shut down its Australian presence instead.

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As the US and Israel began their joint assault on Iran, reports emerged from Iran that a strike hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh girls' elementary school in the southern city of Minab.

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Know the rules so your side gig doesn’t spill over into your main employment.

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Professor Braden Hill reflects on compassion and community in times of trial.

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A profound shift is underway in global trade. Governments are moving beyond traditional free trade agreements open to all countries and embracing what are increasingly called \"economic security agreements\".

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Musicians are giving voice to the urgency of Minneapolis. America has a long history of political protest in song.

","articleThumbnail":"1136479","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/from-this-machine-kills-fascists-to-king-trumps-private-army-the-art-of-protest-music","articlePublished":"2026-02-10T13:33:17+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"arts_human","value":"Arts & Humanities"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/from-this-machine-kills-fascists-to-king-trumps-private-army-the-art-of-protest-music-274974","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0004/1136479/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1135489","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Your sense of self is deeply tied to your memory – here's how","articleSummary":"

Memory is at the very heart of who we are, but it's surprisingly complex too.

","articleThumbnail":"1135498","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/your-sense-of-self-is-deeply-tied-to-your-memory-heres-how","articlePublished":"2026-01-29T15:36:01+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"arts_human","value":"Arts & Humanities"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/your-sense-of-self-is-deeply-tied-to-your-memory-heres-how-241261","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0004/1135498/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1135166","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Does your child want a part-time job? Here's what the law says about kids at work","articleSummary":"

For teens, a holiday or weekend job is a good way to earn pocket money and learn a new range of skills. But given the historical and ongoing exploitation of child labour across the globe, strict laws are set out to protect children.

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Starting school is a big moment in a child's life. It is a time filled with new routines, new people and new places. These changes can also mean it is sometimes a stressful time. But it doesn't have to be.

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The terrorist attack at Bondi Beach was a brutal reminder that unchecked prejudice can spill into violence. This moment demands we look squarely at how we teach respect, safety and dignity to the next generation.

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X (formerly Twitter) has become a site for the rapid spread of artificial intelligence-generated nonconsensual sexual images (also known as \"deepfakes\").

","articleThumbnail":"1134273","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/x-is-facilitating-nonconsensual-sexual-ai-generated-images.-the-law-and-society-must-catch-up","articlePublished":"2026-01-07T15:17:57+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"arts_human","value":"Arts & Humanities"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/x-is-facilitating-nonconsensual-sexual-ai-generated-images-the-law-and-society-must-catch-up-272800","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0003/1134273/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1133943","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Should kids at least do a little bit of school work over the holidays?","articleSummary":"

As the summer holidays begin, parents may feel concerned their children will \"forget how to spell their own names\" during the long school break.

","articleThumbnail":"1133952","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/should-kids-at-least-do-a-little-bit-of-school-work-over-the-holidays","articlePublished":"2026-01-05T11:09:11+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"teachered","value":"Teacher Education"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/should-kids-at-least-do-a-little-bit-of-school-work-over-the-holidays-271952","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0006/1133952/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1133932","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Clouds are vital to life – but many are becoming wispy ghosts. Here's how to see the changes above us","articleSummary":"

As a scholar researching clouds, I have spent much of my time trying to understand the economy of the sky. Not the weather reports showing scudding rainclouds, but the deeper logic of cloud movements, their distributions and densities and the way they intervene in light, regulate temperatures and choreograph heat flows across our restless planet.

","articleThumbnail":"1133942","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/clouds-are-vital-to-life-but-many-are-becoming-wispy-ghosts.-heres-how-to-see-the-changes-above-us","articlePublished":"2026-01-05T10:23:44+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"waapa","value":"Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/clouds-are-vital-to-life-but-many-are-becoming-wispy-ghosts-heres-how-to-see-the-changes-above-us-265575","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0005/1133942/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1133922","articleType":"Link","articleName":"No gym or regular routine? Here's how to stay fit over the holiday break","articleSummary":"

The festive season can throw our exercise routines out the window. You might be staying somewhere different, with no access to a gym. Maybe your yoga studio is closed or social sport is on a break. Or you might just be too flat out with social events to find the time.

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A range of new social media restrictions are on the way, and our research shows teens are already worried about them — and determined to find ways around them.

","articleThumbnail":"1133252","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/the-social-media-ban-is-just-the-start-of-australias-forthcoming-restrictions-and-teens-have-legitimate-concerns","articlePublished":"2025-12-12T11:36:32+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"","value":""},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/the-social-media-ban-is-just-the-start-of-australias-forthcoming-restrictions-and-teens-have-legitimate-concerns-271754","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0017/1133252/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1132474","articleType":"Link","articleName":"How we created new Noongar song and dance for kworlak – the bull sharks of Perth","articleSummary":"

Noongar dance can restore connections between those who live in Perth and the sharks who swim in the city's river.

","articleThumbnail":"1132483","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/how-we-created-new-noongar-song-and-dance-for-kworlak-the-bull-sharks-of-perth","articlePublished":"2025-12-05T11:58:04+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"waapa","value":"Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/how-we-created-new-noongar-song-and-dance-for-kworlak-the-bull-sharks-of-perth-268652","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0004/1132483/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1131833","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Australian students spend more time learning to write on paper than computers – does this need to change?","articleSummary":"

Research suggests teaching typing and word processing skills should start in primary school, much like writing with pen and paper.

","articleThumbnail":"1131842","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/australian-students-spend-more-time-learning-to-write-on-paper-than-computers-does-this-need-to-change","articlePublished":"2025-11-28T11:35:08+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"teachered","value":"Teacher Education"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/australian-students-spend-more-time-learning-to-write-on-paper-than-computers-does-this-need-to-change-270779","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0020/1131842/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1131173","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Why Israeli soldiers and their leaders may be increasingly at risk of arrest overseas","articleSummary":"

In late December 2008, then-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert authorised Operation Cast Lead in response to rocket attacks from Hamas-controlled territory in Gaza.

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If you follow news about climate change, you’ve probably seen the term \"primary energy\".

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The first ever state-based inquiry into the impacts of porn challenges simplistic ideas in favour of nuance, and calls for better sex ed.

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The period immediately after completing Year 12 can feel unexpectedly anti-climactic.

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Passwords are the keys to our digital lives – think how many times you log in to websites and other systems. But just like physical keys, they can be lost, duplicated and stolen.

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Critical minerals are having a moment. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is at the White House to talk up Australia's rich deposits with President Donald Trump. China, which has a global stranglehold on rare earth elements, recently imposed new export restrictions, much to Trump's annoyance.

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The lady and legend has been endlessly remixed, from appearances in art, to music (including Queen's Don't Stop Me Now), and even chocolate.

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Israel launched a targeted airstrike on the Hamas leadership in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday. Six people were reported killed, including the son of a senior Hamas figure.

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SEAblings: When sending food turns into a gesture of solidarity among Southeast Asians

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Australia and England are both multicultural countries where hundreds of languages are spoken. However, in both, levels of language learning at school are worryingly low.

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Pathways to resolving Australia’s skills shortage were a key discussion point at the government’s recent economic reform roundtable. One of those discussions specifically focused on the need to streamline skills recognition for qualified migrants.

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Cyber crime group ShinyHunters has received global attention after Google urged 2.5 billion users to tighten their security following a data breach via Salesforce, a customer management platform.

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Senior Israeli Defence Force (IDF) officials have announced that around 130,000 reservists will take part in Israel's planned military operation to take over Gaza City. Fighting is expected to continue well into 2026.

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Recently, the United Nations Chief warned Israel he had consistently noted \"patterns of certain forms of sexual violence\" perpetrated by Israeli armed forces against Palestinians.

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New survey research shows Indigenous teenagers value their education. But they don’t have equal access to computers and may be doing high school away from home.

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Many people are familiar with the saying that a woman is \"eating for two\" during pregnancy. Although this is an exaggeration, nutritional needs do certainly increase during pregnancy to support the growing baby.

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In January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a provisional ruling in a case brought by South Africa against Israel, alleging genocide in Gaza. The court found Palestinians have a “plausible” right to protection from genocide in Gaza and that Israel must take all measures to prevent a genocide from occurring.

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All experts expressed broader concerns about the upcoming age restrictions for social media users in Australia.

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More than 100 people were arrested in the United Kingdom on the weekend for supporting Palestine Action, a protest group that opposes Britain's support of Israel.

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The end of open-plan classrooms in New Zealand, recently announced by Education Minister Erica Stanford, marks yet another swing of the pendulum in school design. Depending on who you ask, these classrooms were an opportunity to foster collaboration and flexibility or an exercise in organised chaos.

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You're standing at your front door, facing a five kilometre commute to work. But you don't have your car, and there's no bus route. You can walk for an hour – or jump on your bicycle and arrive in 15 minutes, barely breaking a sweat. You choose the latter.

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Israels Defence Minister Israel Katz has announced a controversial plan to move up to 600,000 Palestinians in Gaza into a designated \"humanitarian area\" on the ruins of the southern city of Rafah.

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If you've started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins after you exercise.

","articleThumbnail":"1117696","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/my-shins-hurt-after-running-could-it-be-shin-splints","articlePublished":"2025-06-30T16:12:10+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"ecuHome; newsroom","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"med_health","value":"Medical & Health Sciences"},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/my-shins-hurt-after-running-could-it-be-shin-splints-259370","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0004/1117696/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1117383","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Iran's internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?","articleSummary":"

In recent days, Iranians experienced a near-complete internet blackout, with local service providers – including mobile services – repeatedly going offline. Iran's government has cited cyber security concerns for ordering the shutdown.

","articleThumbnail":"1117392","articleURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/opinion/irans-internet-blackout-left-people-in-the-dark.-how-does-a-country-shut-down-the-internet","articlePublished":"2025-06-24T14:41:23+08:00","assetFeatureOn":"null","articleCategory":{"key":"opinion","value":"Opinion"},"articleStudyArea":{"key":"","value":""},"articleDiscipline":{"key":"","value":""},"articlePublicationType":{"key":"theConversation","value":"The conversation"},"articlePublicationURL":"https://theconversation.com/irans-internet-blackout-left-people-in-the-dark-how-does-a-country-shut-down-the-internet-259546","imageURL":"https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0006/1117392/varieties/240w.jpg"},{"articleID":"1116813","articleType":"Link","articleName":"Is Sabrina Carpenter's Man's Best Friend album cover satire or self-degradation? A psychology expert explores our reactions","articleSummary":"

Sabrina Carpenter's Man's Best Friend album cover has fans divided. Where does irony end and objectification begin?

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Israel's major military operation against Iran has targeted its nuclear program, including its facilities and scientists, as well as its military leadership.

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On June 9, the Madleen, a UK-flagged civilian ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, was stopped by Israeli forces in international waters, about 200 kilometres off the coast.

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Most spiders don’t swim by choice. But they sure can survive in water when they need to.

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Draft rules to restrict 'age-inappropriate content' may also affect essential information about sex and sexual health.

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From the surreal imagery of butoh to Suzuki's dreamlike approach to theatre, post-war Japan's performance styles have inspired numerous Australian performers.

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Interviews with female prisoners in WA show many struggled with violence, drugs, alcohol, poverty and homelessness from an early age.

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Humans and our ancestors have been running for millions of years. Back then, it helped us capture – or avoid becoming – prey. Now, we do it to keep fit, boost mental health, unwind in nature, or play our favourite sport.

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Oscar Jenkins, a 33-year-old former teacher from Melbourne, was one of many foreigners who responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call in 2022 for volunteers to join Ukraine's armed forces to help repel Russia's invasion.

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It's nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either \"accept all\" or \"reject all\". Sometimes, there may be a third option, or a link to further tweak your preferences.

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Cults are intriguing. The word conjures images of followers with glazed eyes entranced by an extravagant narcissist. Cults also invite curious readers: truth-seekers eager to discover what magnetism draws followers into the orbit of their leader, and voyeurs keen to peer through windows in the hope of witnessing something crazy. It is a recipe for a good story, one that is eminently marketable.

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With Mother’s Day around the corner, you may be wondering what gift you'll give mum – or any of the mums in your life. This year, why not skip the fancy dinner and offer one of the most precious gifts there is: quality time, in front of the TV.

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ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Clare Pollock has reflected on witnessing the historic wins and losses in the 2025 Federal Government election.

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Ever tried to explain why a sausage would be referred to as a \"snag\" while overseas, or why the toilet is the \"dunny\"? If you found this challenging, spare a thought for large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, which have to contend with slang terms from all over the world.

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Arsenic is a nasty poison that once reigned as the ultimate weapon of deception. In the 18th century, it was the poison of choice for those wanting to kill their enemies and spouses, favoured for its undetectable nature and the way its symptoms mimicked common gastrointestinal issues like stomach pain, diarrhoea and vomiting.

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Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold. Early forecasts suggest this year’s figure might reach 20 million. Nearly 20% of all cars sold today are electric.

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Once again, housing affordability is at the forefront of an Australian federal election. But there are still concerns too little is being done to address supply.

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Do you ever feel like you can't stop moving after you've pushed yourself exercising? Maybe you find yourself walking around in circles when you come off the pitch, or squatting and standing and squatting again when you finish a run.

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Swim along the edge of a coral reef and you’ll often see schools of sleek, torpedo-shaped fishes gliding through the currents, feeding on tiny plankton from the water column.

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Alone Australia is back this week for a third season on SBS. And its ten contestants are learning what it means to be really hungry.

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Australia's defence spending is on the rise. The future defence budget has already been increased to 2.4% of GDP. There is pressure from the new Trump administration in the United States to raise this further to at least 3%.

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A battle is underway on the mine sites in Western Australia's remote Pilbara region.

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Online mental health programs can be more innovative and less expensive than other types of therapy.

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We are seeing a rise in people directly interacting with wildlife through feeding them or taking risks to get close to them, often driven by the pursuit of social media attention. These interactions can hurt wildlife in many different ways.

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The highlights of the 2025 Perth Festival embraced Australian First Nations and contemporary Southeast Asian storytelling.

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Dictatorships would appear to be on the rise. Russian president Vladimir Putin, US president Donald Trump and even un-elected tech entrepreneur, Elon Musk are ruling by decree like \"kings\".

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Humans have been poisoning rodents for centuries. But fast-breeding rats and mice have evolved resistance to earlier poisons. In response, manufacturers have produced second generation anticoagulant rodenticides such as bromadiolone, widely used in Australian households.

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Coles is reducing its product range by at least 10%, a move that has sparked public backlash and renewed discussions about the role of supermarkets in the cost-of-living crisis.

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Young people have reported how consent can be painted as a simple 'yes' or 'no' act, rather than an ongoing discussion between sexual partners.

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The economic cost of food waste in Australia is staggering. It's estimated $36.6 billion is lost to the economy every year. Much of our fresh produce never even makes it to stores, rejected at the farm gate due to cosmetic reasons, such as its appearance, size or ripeness.

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A recent strategic review into incentives for Australian apprentices and trainees found cost-of-living pressures were a major barrier to apprenticeship entry and completion.

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The Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has rattled the tech industry with the release of free, cheaply made AI models that compete with the best US products such as ChatGPT.

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Freshly inaugurated US President Donald Trump has begun dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the United States. What does it mean for Australia?

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There has been long-standing debate about the appropriate length of men's and women's tennis matches.

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The ability to control a tennis ball's spin has transformed the modern game.

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Taller tennis players don't just stand out in the players’ lounge – they enjoy a significant advantage on court.

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If your mind and body are in need of a break from dance it's more than OK to take time off. But if you want to keep exercising, here are some plans you can follow.

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Men are dominant at most athletic events but ultra-endurance sports (exercising for six hours or more) represent a unique domain where the performance gap between men and women is narrowing significantly.

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If you're back in the job market, or looking for your first position after graduating, you'll need to think about how to ace a job interview.

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Exercise training while wearing a weighted vest is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance.

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Research has found parents who choose to not share images of their children are often driven by concerns over privacy and future consequences. Parent 'influencers', however, remain much more likely to do this – and are often unaware of the potential risks.

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Reading rates in Australia are falling – and price might be less of a factor than we think. We look at how Australia compares internationally, and what other countries are doing to boost reading.

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Horror movies allow us to confront our deepest fears through the safety of make-believe.

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When it comes to getting children to repeat a year of school, research shows it is usually not a good idea.

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If you notice a tiny, strikingly coloured spider performing an elaborate courtship dance, you may have seen your first peacock spider.

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Menopause is having a bit of a moment, with less stigma and more awareness about the changes it can bring.

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From the beginning of her publishing career, Judith Beveridge has refused to allow us off the hook.

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Should young people be paid less than their older counterparts, even if they're working the same job? Whether you think it's fair or not, it's been standard practice in many industries for a long time.

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It is very common for children to have a day or two away from school due to illness. But children can also miss much longer periods of schooling if they have a serious illness or injury.

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If you're building, renovating or planning to install a solar battery, your builder or installer might ask whether you’ve considered upgrading from single-phase to three-phase power. So, what's the difference?

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While it sounds cute, the \"duck curve\" has become a significant challenge for energy utilities worldwide.

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As electric vehicle (EV) demand accelerates, so does the need for lithium batteries. But these batteries contain valuable critical minerals, as well as toxic materials, so they should not be treated as common waste. Efforts to recycle batteries onshore have now been jeopardised by the decision – announced last week ahead of this week’s federal budget – to scrap plans for a waste export levy.

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The Federal Government has set aside $9.1 million to prepare a business case for the initiative to \"help workers promote their qualifications and businesses find more skilled workers\". So what might this involve — and is it a good idea?

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