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More funding needed to close NAPLAN gaps: union

Governments across the country must lift funding to public schools to close gaps in literacy and numeracy among students, the education union says. One in three Australian school students are …

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Melbourne Metro: Major engineering project transforming commuting

Neos Kosmos, among other media outlets, was invited on a tour of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, a crown jewel of Victoria’s Big Build. The final track work to connect the …

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Man accused of threatening woman, kids with machete

A man charged with attempted murder had been arrested three times but was out on bail when he allegedly threatened a woman and three children with a machete during a home …

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Woolworths says cautious customers are cutting back

Woolworths says its supermarket business is normalising after several years of COVID-related disruptions, but cost-of-living pressures are impacting its Big W business. The supermarket chain and retail group on Wednesday …

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Fire chiefs flame warnings over spring bushfire threat

Much of eastern and central Australia faces an increased risk of bushfires this spring as the country dries out after years of fairly wet conditions. Fire chiefs say much of …

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Country needs to plan for ageing population: PM

The prime minister has warned Australia needs to collectively plan for an ageing population, with economic growth in coming decades set to slow. The 2023 Intergenerational Report to be released …

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Mock quake to test for cracks in emergency response

Brisbane will be shaken by a mock earthquake to test the response of emergency crews from around the world. More than 300 personnel from 30 countries will take part in …

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Coles profits grow as consumers skimp on eating out

Cost of living pressures have helped supermarket giant Coles to a 4.8 per cent rise in profit but organised crime is increasingly threatening its bottom line. The company on Tuesday …

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Aussies told to prepare as bushfire season starts early

Australians are being warned against complacency about bushfires as parts of the country enter a danger period months ahead of the season’s official start date. Hundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters …

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Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Travellers may need to brace for sky-high ticket prices as airlines attempt to cut their emissions. The government’s updated safeguard mechanism, which came into effect in July, limits the greenhouse …

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