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Focusing on tests and invalid assessments is the wrong way to measure teacher quality

  • Written by: John Fischetti, Professor/Head of School/Dean of Education School, University of Newcastle
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In our series, Better Teachers, we’ll explore how to improve teacher education in Australia. We’ll look at what the evidence says on a range of themes including how to raise the status of the profession and measure and improve teacher quality.

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Still standing: how an ancient clock tower survived Italy's deadly earthquake

  • Written by: Brendan Duffy, Lecturer in Applied Geoscience, University of Melbourne

Of the many devastating pictures to come out of central Italy after last week’s deadly earthquake, the clock tower of Amatrice standing defiantly amid the rubble of the town has become an iconic image.

The clock tower was reportedly built in the 13th century and its solid stance defies us to understand how this remarkable structure has evaded...

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Change Agents: Susan Alberti and Debbie Lee on establishing a national women's football league

  • Written by: Andrew Dodd, Program Director - Journalism, Swinburne University of Technology

When it kicks off in 2017 the national women’s football league will include eight AFL teams from five states, with at least another five likely to follow soon after. The national competition is the culmination of decades of work by women’s football associations around Australia. These have steadily grown and overcome ignorance and...

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If the backlash against globalisation hurts China, it hurts global growth too

  • Written by: Tony Makin, Professor of Economics, Griffith University

Most experts say globalisation spreads wealth, bringing people out of poverty and nations closer together. But right now some politicians and their supporters are arguing it simply increases inequality. What’s really going on? Our Globalisation backlash series offers some answers.

Globalisation has contributed to the growth of China for...

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  1. Where to next for arts philanthropy in Australia?
  2. Are we ready for Robotopia, when robots replace the human workforce?
  3. The 2016 Eureka Prizes showcase the best in Australian science
  4. Climate Change Authority suggests emissions trading but no new climate targets
  5. In search of authority, Turnbull can't afford to lose the industrial relations bills
  6. Turnbull's ratings slump in first Newspoll since election
  7. Adani should bow out gracefully from its Carmichael coal mine
  8. On the marriage equality plebiscite, let's not confuse free speech with a free-for-all
  9. European Commission warns multinationals as Apple ordered to pay €13 billion in tax
  10. You say tomato... why some fruits are forever doomed to be called veggies
  11. Don't give up your day job ... little has changed for individual artists
  12. Weekly Dose: Naloxone, how to save a life from opioid overdose
  13. Politics podcast: Fred Smith on The Dust of Uruzgan
  14. Do moves against Hangzhou G20 'rumours' help show China at its best or worst?
  15. Section 18C is too broad and too vague, and should be repealed
  16. Where's your data? It's not actually in the cloud, it's sitting in a data centre
  17. What will school education look like by 2020?
  18. What are the main challenges facing teacher education in Australia?
  19. Tasmanian devils are evolving rapidly to fight their deadly cancer
  20. Victoria bans fracking, but leaves questions over gas supply
  21. Dear politicians, please don't endanger world-leading solar research by cutting ARENA
  22. Should we be forcing people with severe mental illness to have treatment they don't want?
  23. Why policy differences continue to exist despite globalisation's evolution
  24. Business Briefing: hack-proof, how business can stay ahead in cybersecurity
  25. What is an artistic director, and why does the Sydney Theatre Company need one?
  26. Malcolm Turnbull surrounded by trouble – left, right and centre
  27. An official welcome to the Anthropocene epoch – but who gets to decide it's here?
  28. After Operation Spicer, what more needs to be done to clean up political donations in NSW?
  29. Cutting ARENA would devastate clean energy research
  30. Here's why your body makes you feel like crap when you're sick
  31. FactCheck Q A: is a week's worth of Newstart equal to what a politician can claim for one night in Canberra?
  32. Full response from Kon Karapanagiotidis
  33. The failed history of tobacco harm reduction
  34. 'Welcoming, but not affirming': being gay and Christian
  35. The rise of the Fitbit kids: a good move or a step too far?
  36. Tampon versus pad: why more women still choose the latter to manage periods
  37. Young people are not after an easy ride, just job security
  38. Victorian Labor man favourite to replace George Wright as ALP national secretary
  39. Since when were liberals authoritarian wowsers? Mike Baird exposes today's Liberal Party confusion
  40. The off-topic Conversation #106
  41. The least-skilled workers are the losers in globalisation
  42. Want to improve NAPLAN scores? Teach children philosophy
  43. Sequins and symphonies: how opera ran away with the circus
  44. Is Australia really being flooded by new killer drugs?
  45. Marriage 'inequality' is a threat to religious freedom – and it is probably unconstitutional
  46. Coastal councils are already adapting to rising seas – we've built a website to help
  47. Are things really as bad as the ABC Four Corners' Cyber War documentary makes out?
  48. The Australian government needs to be more open about the cyber threat from China
  49. Full response from a spokesperson for Mitch Fifield
  50. FactCheck Q A: what has the Children’s eSafety Commissioner done in its first year to tackle cyberbullying?

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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

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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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Facing criminal charges can be one of the most daunting experiences in a person's life. The stakes...

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