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What do teachers do in the school holidays? They work, plan, and rest

Many people believe teaching is an easy job involving short days and long holidays. Anyone working in the profession, however, will tell you this is not the truth.

Storm clouds ahead: scandals that have rocked Australian politics

Australians could be forgiven for feeling weary of political scandals. The litany of them at the federal level in recent years has been fatiguing: Robodebt, allegations of rape and sexual harassment in Parliament House, former prime minister Scott Morrison’s secret ministries, sports rorts, ministerial affairs and bonk bans, and plenty more.

Who will write the rules for AI? How nations are racing to regulate artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a label that can cover a huge range of activities related to machines undertaking tasks with or without human intervention.

What the David Beckham documentary tells us – and what it doesn’t – about controlling parents in sport

Too often, controlling behaviour by parents is portrayed as necessary for success as an athlete. But the evidence shows this idea is false.

Hunter Biden is the latest presidential child to stain a White House reputation − but others have shined it up

Hunter Biden, the surviving son of President Joe Biden, was indicted on Sept. 14, 2023, on gun-related charges.

Just the beginning: 7 ways the Women’s World Cup can move the dial on women’s sport forever

On top of the historic 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup result, the Matildas captured the hearts of a nation.

From handing out their own flyers, to sell-out games: how the Matildas won over a nation

As the Matildas prepare for their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup sudden-death quarter final against France, they have become the hottest sporting property in the countr

Captivating and cathartic, a visionary and a truth-teller: playing Sinéad O’Connor’s music was my education

Sinéad O'Connor was well known for her deeply emotional voice, but what I want to talk about, mostly, was her extraordinary songwriting.

An expert explains the stranding of 97 pilot whales in WA and their mysterious ‘huddling’ before the tragedy

Sad scenes are unfolding in Western Australia after a pod of pilot whales became stranded on a beach late on Tuesday.

Bluey teaches children and parents alike about how play supports creativity – and other life lessons

Adults and kids love Bluey. This Australian animated show – hugely popular in the U.S. as well – focuses on a family of blue heeler dogs living in Brisbane.

View from The Hill: It’s just too hard and too late to delay and recalibrate Voice referendum

With the polls showing public support for the Voice flagging, some people believe the referendum should be deferred.

Are Russian transfers of Ukrainian children to re-education and adoption facilities a form of genocide?

Throughout Russia’s war against Ukraine, there have been countless reports of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Now, there are also allegations of genocide involving the forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.
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