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what the best boy does on a film set

  • Written by: Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Lecturer, University of New England
what the best boy does on a film setA best boy does more than heavy lifting. www.shutterstock.com

Recalling his early days in television as a “best boy” on The Sullivans (1976-1983), Adelaide-based Richard Rees-Jones remembers a time when lighting departments were teams of just two. At Crawford Productions, two gaffer/best boy teams would work either in the studio,...

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report shows illegal practices against students with disabilities in Australian schools

  • Written by: Kathy Cologon, Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Studies, Macquarie University
report shows illegal practices against students with disabilities in Australian schoolsMore than one in ten students with a disability are being refused enrolment.from shutterstock.com

More than 12% of students with disability are being refused school enrolment, and over 40% are being excluded from school events and activities.

These are some of the findings from a survey published today by the national organisation Children and Young...

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The hidden traffic impacts of private schooling

  • Written by: Matthew Burke, Associate Professor, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University
The hidden traffic impacts of private schoolingThe school run for private school students is typically much longer than for government school students.kryzhov/Shutterstock

In Australia today, just over 40% of secondary school children and almost 30% of primary school children attend a private school. By contrast, in the UK only 7% of children are privately educated.

Our research shows not only...

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On the trust divide in politics

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
On the trust divide in politicsThe first report produced by Democracy 2025 brings forward the perspective of federal politicians, as they are key voices in the debate on trust in politics.Shutterstock

Democracy 2025 is an initiative by the Museum of Australian Democracy and the University of Canberra, which aims to stimulate a national conversation on the state of our democracy,...

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  2. Beds in car parks don't solve Australia's rough sleeping problem
  3. What is 'attachment' and how does it affect our relationships?
  4. Should I let my kid climb trees? We asked five experts
  5. when gum trees are cut down, where do the koalas go?
  6. A small New Zealand songbird that hides food for later use provides insights into cognitive evolution
  7. stitched together stories of friendship and family seen for the first time
  8. The ethics of the 4 day work week. It's not just about the hours
  9. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Hanson dairy deal
  10. Libra isn't dead yet -- the killer blow will come from governments issuing their own digital currencies
  11. It's not just about your feelings, OK? The best end for a racehorse might be the knackery
  12. What is rheumatoid arthritis, the condition tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki lives with?
  13. a bold reimagining through circus and opera
  14. Here's why memories come flooding back when you visit places from your past
  15. Why the government's proposed facial recognition database is causing such alarm
  16. No, Mr Dutton, DNA testing ISIS brides won't tell you who's an Australian citizen
  17. writing without rules lets kids find their voice, just like professional authors
  18. You can't boost Australia's north to 5 million people without a proper plan
  19. The Coalition's approach to religious discrimination risks being an inconclusive, wasteful exercise
  20. Predicting research results can mean better science and better advice
  21. talk of a US wealth tax is about symbolism as much as it is about economics
  22. What if we measured the thing that matters most: "carbon productivity"
  23. Friday essay: thrills, booze and athleisure gear
  24. 80% of household water goes to waste – we need to get it back
  25. Grattan on Friday – Anthony Albanese needs some meat in his first 'vision statement' next week
  26. We have a vaccine for hepatitis B but here's why we still need a cure
  27. landmark ruling could trigger other workers' compensation claims from reality TV stars
  28. Let's not be cynical about #righttoknow, it's a bright spot on the media horizon
  29. advertisers must rethink their plastic waste message
  30. Australia's greenhouse gas emissions are set to fall
  31. student results are (mostly) out of their hands
  32. how our 'macho' construction culture is killing tradies
  33. US retreat from Syria could see Islamic State roar back to life
  34. Heather Rose's new book has a sense of place yet taps into global unease
  35. how does an optical illusion work?
  36. Over-the-top policing of bike helmet laws targets vulnerable riders
  37. many employers don't want new migrants
  38. John Setka resigns from ALP, attacks Albanese
  39. Nationals leader Michael McCormack acknowledges snafu over Hanson dairy deal
  40. Deputy PM Michael McCormack on the drought and restive Nationals
  41. If you want to boost the economy, big infrastructure projects won't cut it: new Treasury boss
  42. Politicians must mine the divide between coal lobbies and energy companies
  43. 'My friends are taking MDMA at raves and music festivals. Is it safe?'
  44. new projects focus on the rights of artists with disabilities
  45. what happens when AI starts giving out fashion tips?
  46. Water may soon lap at the door, but still some homeowners don't want to rock the boat
  47. Australians split on the level of foreign students: ANUpoll
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