Labor keen to move on from immigration debate
Tony Burke's migration reforms have received mixed reviews, with the minister keen to blame the Coalition for not allowing him to go further. Meanwhile, the…
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Pirates were far more diverse than Blackbeard. And they didnβt say βarrrβ, matey
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The federal government will make it harder for international students to bring their families with them to Australia, among other changes.
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The Nationals leader said heβll do βwhatever it takesβ to beat the Labor government β including not ruling out a move to the lower house…
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The government will be wedged between those who think the changes donβt go far enough and critics who believe theyβre draconian.
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Sea urchins eat kelp β but new research shows their diets and relationships with kelp forests are more complex than commonly thought.
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The long awaited overhaul of the migration system comes as new figures show Net Overseas Migration continuing to decline.
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The numbers that show Indigenous students βbehindβ their non-Indigenous peers are accurate. But they only tell part of the story.
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Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
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Travelling with kids isnβt easy and jet lag can be particularly painful. There are ways to make it easier.
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As Labor announces its new migration plan, we inspect the cacophony of figures and promises thrown around from all sides of the debate. The post…
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This yearβs El NiΓ±o is likely to be the strongest on record. That would boost some fruit supplies β but it could also push up…
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