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Improving student teachers' in-school experiences is a smart investment

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imageSouth African teachers must operate in extremely varied socioeconomic conditions. Their practical training in schools needs to prepare them for this reality.EPA/Nic Bothma

For some student teachers, the compulsory practical period they spend in a school before qualifying is the highlight of their degree.

During this practicum period, which accounts...

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South Africa is rebranding its condom campaign: will it work this time?

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imageTo improve safe sex practices and condom use among young people in South Africa, the national Department of Health has rebranded its freely distributed condoms, which were considered clinical and uncool. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

The South African National Department of Health has launched a new safe sex campaign. Over the next three years it plans to...

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Science and technology hold the key to Nigeria reaching its full potential

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imageVictoria Island waterfront in Lagos. President Buhari needs to emulate China and South Korea by urgently investing in science and technology to take Nigeria's economy to the next level.Reuters/Joe Penney

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari must make science and technology a priority if the populous West African country hopes to flex its economic...

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Dealing with African epidemics needs more than just a health response

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imageIncreasing human-wildlife interactions pose threats not only to public health, but also to conservation, and well-being.Ahmed Khan

Understanding the complex linkages between food systems, wildlife, and environmental health raises questions about the governance of epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa. These epidemics, like the recent outbreak of the...

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  3. Regulating people – not just guns – might explain Australia's decline in mass shootings
  4. Moral panic is sown to make us scaredy-cats – that's nothing new
  5. Should a hunger charity accept support from a tobacco company?
  6. Democracy needs heroes to champion the cause
  7. Why we shouldn't be trying to make people happy at work all of the time
  8. FactCheck: could foreign workers be paid less under the China-Australia FTA?
  9. The off-topic Conversation #53
  10. Chasing the 'silver sliver': making sure innovation doesn't slip through our fingers
  11. Don't panic! Traffic congestion is not coming for our cities
  12. National conference subdued about Labor revival as Shorten gets his way
  13. If we don't talk about value, cancer drugs will become terminal for health systems
  14. The absurdity of English spelling and why we're stuck with it
  15. What do we love when we love books by dead authors?
  16. We need to protect the fossil heritage on our doorstep
  17. How can we fulfill the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
  18. Politics podcast: Anthony Albanese and Richard Marles from the ALP national conference
  19. ALP national conference: experts respond
  20. Labor conference leaves Shorten stronger
  21. Tour de France race etiquette seems silly in the context of doping
  22. ALP conference day two: tears on both sides as Labor paves the way to turn back boats
  23. Shorten reveals suite of asylum seeker measures
  24. The big comeback: it's time to declare victory for Australian humpback whale conservation
  25. Candidates are ignoring race's crucial role in determining who thrives, struggles
  26. People power: the missing piece in UN Sustainable Development Goals
  27. Voters have shifted to the left — but that doesn't make it the right move for Labour
  28. Why it is misleading to compare exoplanet Kepler-452b to Earth
  29. Why Obama doesn't want the UK to leave Europe
  30. Corbynomics: a blend of economic reason and political fantasy
  31. To overshare: the long and gendered history of TMI
  32. Well Labour, this is what happens when you crowdsource a leadership election
  33. How to memorise an entire foreign dictionary (and become a Scrabble world champion)
  34. UK satellite Twinkle will boost search for Earth-like exoplanets
  35. The forgotten story of American writers on the frontline of World War I
  36. The performance story that is pushing Chris Froome towards Tour number two
  37. Fossil from Brazil sheds light on how snakes lost their legs
  38. What’s the point of education if Google can tell us anything?
  39. Japanese media giant Nikkei bets £844m on a rosy future for the Financial Times
  40. How cycling's rising popularity built a lucrative tribe of MAMILs
  41. George Osborne's spending review risks creating a public service diaspora
  42. ALP conference day one: Labor says turnbacks needed to prevent drownings
  43. The Book of Days: creating an anthology live at the Sydney Writers' Festival
  44. TV shifts from hero to zero, but even Netflix can't kill pirating
  45. Why aren't all academy chains boosting results for their poorest students?
  46. Summer reading: the ultimate competitive sport of the middle class
  47. Growth of conventions shows geeks have always wanted to meet up IRL
  48. This is the end of the line for Syriza
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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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The Daily Magazine

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...