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5 story senses and the art of writing for children

  • Written by: Sean Williams, Lecturer, Flinders University
5 story senses and the art of writing for childrenWant to capture the heart and mind of a young reader? The five story senses will set you on the right path. iam Se7en/Unsplash, CC BY

At the heart of every adult writer lies a novel they adored as a child. No wonder then so many try to write for kids themselves. So why do they often fail?

Perhaps it’s because, on the whole, adults are taught...

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As bushfires intensify, we need to acknowledge the strain on our volunteers

  • Written by: Blythe McLennan, Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
As bushfires intensify, we need to acknowledge the strain on our volunteersThe vast majority of bushfire fighters in Australia are volunteers. And their job is only getting harder.Dean Lewins/AAP

The early and ferocious start to the bushfire season in Australia this year has raised questions about the impact on those at the frontline – the tens of thousands of volunteers helping to put out the blazes.

In Australia, th...

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What actually is an ATAR? First of all it's a rank, not a score

  • Written by: Tim Pitman, Senior Research Fellow, Curtin University
What actually is an ATAR? First of all it's a rank, not a scoreThink of the ranking system like a queue. The closer you are to the front of the queue, the more likely you are to get a university spot.from shutterstock.com

The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is a number mainly used by universities to select which students, out of high school, will be offered a place in a particular course.

The ATAR is...

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Antibiotic resistant superbugs kill 32 plane-loads of people a week. We can all help fight back

  • Written by: Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling
Antibiotic resistant superbugs kill 32 plane-loads of people a week. We can all help fight backAntibiotics can be a wonder for treating bacterial infections – but we need to be cautious in how we use them.From shutterstock.com

You might think antibiotic resistance is something to worry about in the distant future. But it’s already having a deadly impact today.

The number of people dying globally every week from antibiotic...

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  2. rerouting rivers to recapture a pioneering spirit
  3. how much does flying contribute to climate change?
  4. How weather radar can keep tabs on the elusive magpie goose
  5. Treasurer Frydenberg to announce $520 million fund for small businesses investmnt
  6. Kevin Rudd urges Australia to reduce its economic dependence on China
  7. Scott Morrison stands by energy minister Angus Taylor, who faces police probe
  8. Researchers allege native logging breaches that threaten the water we drink
  9. join us in conversation on humanity vs. the internet
  10. tech companies are tracking and misusing our data, and there's little we can do
  11. The evidence shows pharmacist prescribing is nothing to fear
  12. Chinese 'spy' case may be the greatest challenge to Australian security since Petrov – but caution is needed
  13. warrior king, rebuilder of cities, and musical muse
  14. Greedy doctors make private health insurance more painful – here's a way to end bill shock
  15. Designer fashion, nostalgia magnet - what's behind the rise and rise of the sneaker?
  16. The most important issue facing Australia? New survey sees huge spike in concern over climate change
  17. The RBA has a new brain. It has thoughts on what'll happen after interest rates hit zero
  18. we explain in 6 charts
  19. 'Gay gene' testing apps aren't just misleading – they're dangerous
  20. when city folk just assume they're better
  21. ASIO investigating allegation China wanted a horse in the democratic race
  22. Tesla's Blade Runner-inspired pickup truck kind of flopped. Here's why
  23. Scott Morrison announces $537 million for aged care in response to royal commission
  24. 145 years after Jules Verne dreamed up a hydrogen future, it has arrived
  25. Genetic testing IVF embryos doesn't improve the chance of a baby
  26. How Westpac is alleged to have broken anti-money laundering laws 23 million times
  27. Government's Commonwealth Integrity Commission will not stamp out public sector corruption — here’s why
  28. how marketers measure Dolly Parton's magic
  29. We're delaying major life events, and our retirement income system hasn't caught up
  30. Teens with at least one close friend can better cope with stress than those without
  31. Making every building count in meeting Australia's emission targets
  32. What are lost continents, and why are we discovering so many?
  33. Josh Frydenberg turns up heat on Westpac chiefs as bank issues a 'response plan'
  34. That moving graph of US tax rates that went viral, it's probably wrong. Here's why
  35. NZ deputy PM under fire, but maintains no laws broken in party donations scandal
  36. Westpac's scandal highlights a system failing to deter corporate wrongdoing
  37. How to manage your essential medicines in a bushfire or other emergency
  38. A push to make social media companies liable in defamation is great for newspapers and lawyers, but not you
  39. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Westpac scandal
  40. What do Sydney and other cities have in common? Dust
  41. Australian teens do close to the least physical activity in the world
  42. Why New Zealand courts should take poverty into account in sentencing decisions
  43. Albanese promises a 'productivity project' in an economic vision statement harking back to Hawke and Keating
  44. Vital Signs. Untaxing childcare is a bold idea that seems unfair, but might benefit us all
  45. Smoke haze hurts financial markets as well as the environment
  46. Five ways parents can help their kids take risks – and why it’s good for them
  47. a short, shaky history of curing with vibrations
  48. These young Muslim Australians want to meet Islamophobes and change their minds. And it's working
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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

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The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

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