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Should MOOCs be used as credit for high school?

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Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are moving beyond the hype they generated in 2012. MOOCs are now reaching a point where they may soon find their niche in the educational ecosystem. One possibility being discussed is that...

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We all know and admire the Haka ... so why not one of our own?

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imageAustralia's Bumala-y Yuurrama-y seems to be accepted only when confined to matches between Indigenous players, yet all New Zealanders feel able to embrace the Haka. AAP/David Crosling

The first I heard of the Adam Goodes Bumala-y Yuurrama-y (war dance) I was in Aotearoa/New Zealand. I had been watching my son play rugby. It was a carnival (under...

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The five most common mistakes a growing company makes - and how to fix them

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Many people look at high-growth companies worth millions or billions of dollars and think “Wow, how did they do that?” There is an air of mysticism attached to breakthrough business growth, and many executives wonder if there is a secret formula behind scaling a business into a high-growth company....

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  2. Reviewing an anachronism? Labor to debate future of socialist objective
  3. Grattan on Friday: Bishop adopts Abbott's tactic of contrition but absolution is something else
  4. Japan's 'sacred' rice farmers brace for Pacific trade deal's death sentence
  5. Give existing reforms a chance to kill patent trolls
  6. Extreme droughts weaken trees' ability to soak up carbon
  7. Hillary Clinton stakes out safe political ground with energy and climate plan
  8. Aircraft debris looks like it's from MH370 – now can we find the rest?
  9. Burma's path to democracy is being wrecked by lethal identity politics
  10. Climate change means we can't keep living (and working) in glass houses
  11. After the case of the disinherited daughter, is a will worth the paper it's written on?
  12. Why Greece's third bailout package is bound to fail
  13. China's stock market is so unstable, even the government can't control it
  14. Museums are becoming more playful ... in how they ask us for money
  15. Should we love Uber and Airbnb or protest against them?
  16. The debate over Cecil the lion should be about conservation, not hunting
  17. Is it a case of 'the younger, the better' for children learning a new language?
  18. Here's why scientists haven't invented an impossible space engine – despite what you may have read
  19. Lord Sewel affair is a symptom of Britain's broken democracy
  20. With so much vested in satellites, solar storms could bring life to a standstill
  21. Between a rock and a hard place: 2022 Winter Olympics decision
  22. Which paintings were the most creative of their time? An algorithm may hold the answers
  23. What is happening to civilians trapped in eastern Ukraine's war zone?
  24. It's true: happier students get higher grades
  25. How can we prevent the UN's Sustainable Development Goals from failing?
  26. Arrow and philosophy, part 3: homecoming and combat trauma
  27. FactCheck: Would Labor's renewable energy plan cost consumers $60 billion?
  28. Without a carbon price, we need a fairer price for solar
  29. Higher tuition fees reduce the risk of students dropping out of university
  30. Danger strikes when foolish humans are left in charge of their financial futures
  31. Could HIV-prevention pills actually increase infection risk by cutting condom use?
  32. How to get more men using condoms – put the pleasure back into sex
  33. Stopping mangrove deforestation in Indonesia could help slow climate change
  34. Why we should welcome 'killer robots', not ban them
  35. Why Gambia is not ideal to host Africa's human rights watchdog
  36. How African doctorates and doctoral candidates are changing
  37. In South Africa childhood hunger and obesity live side by side
  38. Classrooms of the e-future will be virtual with life-like reality
  39. As Security Council resolution fails, there is another way to investigate MH17
  40. Australian government’s $50m investment in defending against Big Tobacco legal thuggery
  41. Rinehart rides the beef boom as conditions set for higher prices
  42. Buffett rule a proxy for real tax reform
  43. Do encounters with perpetrators help or hinder recovery after traumatic loss?
  44. Still no consensus for Bjorn Lomborg, the climate change refugee
  45. Message in a bottle: the wine industry gives farmers a taste of what to expect from climate change
  46. No-one saw apps coming, but their future will be unmissable
  47. The ethics of 'gifted' genes: the road to Gattaca?
  48. Majors and the majority: planning for Australia's artistic legacy starts now
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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

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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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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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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