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Think 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. Image: shutterstock.com

What actually is an ATAR? First of all it’s a rank,...

By Tim Pitman, Curtin University The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is a number mainly used by universities to select which students, out of high...
Education
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More students get into university without having an ATAR than those with one.Image: shutterstock.com

Don’t stress, your ATAR isn’t the final call. There are many...

By Tim Pitman, Curtin University In a recent nation-wide survey by online tutoring company Cluey Learning, 75% of Australian senior students said their ATAR score...
Education
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Teeth cleaning at the dentist can remove plaque that regular brushing and flossing can’t. | Photo: shutterstock.com

How often should I get my teeth cleaned?

By Arosha Weerakoon, The University of Queensland If you went to your dentist for a check-up and dental clean in the last year, give yourself...
Health
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How tech giants profit from invading our privacy, and how we can start taking it back

Here’s how tech giants profit from invading our privacy, and how...

Your online activity can be turned into an intimate portrait of your life - and used...
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Women on depression

More Australians are diagnosed with depression and anxiety but it doesn’t...

Women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety as men. ...
Health
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Migrants who assimilate are happier | Photo: Gregorio Images

Migrants who adapt to Australian culture say they’re happier than those...

Asanka Gunasekara, Swinburne University of Technology In a multicultural country like Australia, it’s easy for migrants to keep their heritage culture alive. But our recent...
Arts + Culture
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