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Choosing your senior school subjects doesn’t have to be scary. Here...

By Professor Nan Bahr, Southern Cross University This is the first article in a series providing school students with evidence-based advice for choosing subjects in...
Education
6
minutes
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Yes, lockdowns are costly. But the alternatives are worse

By Patrick Abraham, The University of Melbourne; Laxman Bablani, The University of Melbourne; Natalie Carvalho, The University of Melbourne, and Tony Blakely, The University...
COVID-19
5
minutes
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Thinking of switching to homeschooling permanently after lockdown? Here are 5...

By Nicholas Gamble, Monash University; Christine Grové, Monash University; Emily Berger, Monash University, and Kelly-Ann Allen, Monash University Homeschooling registrations for children in Victoria in...
Education
6
minutes
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What adds value to your house? How to decide between renovating...

By Sara Wilkinson, University of Technology Sydney and Hera Antoniades, University of Technology Sydney Here are some questions to ask yourself when trying to decide...
Property + Investment
4
minutes
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How much can I spend on my home renovation? A personal...

By Gregory Mowle, University of Canberra Home renovation has long been something of a national sport for many Australians, but community demand for home fix-ups...
Property + Investment
5
minutes
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Australians are not aware news outlets are in financial trouble: new...

By Caroline Fisher, University of Canberra and Sora Park, University of Canberra During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 150 Australian news outlets have contracted, merged,...
Business + Economy
4
minutes