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16 December 2014 -
The Conversation
The release of this year’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will result in mixed
feelings among school-leavers.
...not the end of the world The release of this year s Australian
Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will result in mixed feelings among school-leavers.
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16 December 2014 -
The Standard
WARRNAMBOOL’S Nick Young couldn’t quiet believe his eyes when he saw his ATAR score early
yesterday morning.
...vice-captain Zoe Tripovich secured three perfect study scores of 50 in
literature, studio arts and English, making her eligible for the prestigious...
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16 December 2014 -
International Business Times
Plant toxins that accumulate in the nectar and pollen affect the reproduction and behaviour
of insect pollinators and could cause
...insects. Dr Stevenson and fellow researchers at Newcastle
University demonstrated how caffeine in citrus and coffee plants enhanced honeybee...
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16 December 2014 -
The Canberra Times
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16 December 2014 -
The Canberra Times
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Australian
researchers make breakthrough in fight against bowel cancer Zoom in on this story. Zoom in on this story. Explore all there is to...
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16 December 2014 -
Northern-Starweekly
sponsored links A Victoria University student has received an award for helping break down
cultural barriers through performance and art.
...art. sponsored links A Victoria University student has received an
award for helping break down cultural barriers through performance and art.
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16 December 2014 -
The Australian - Higher Education
LOW-paid adult apprentices, poorly skilled jobseekers and coursework masters students needing
income support have all been hit
...employment in
a particular profession. The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations condemned
the latest move at a time when universities...
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16 December 2014 -
The Australian - Higher Education
FIRST-in-family undergraduate students tend to do as well academically as other students
in first year but their academic
...after first-year.
The researchers surveyed 227 undergraduates enrolled in education, nursing and liberal arts at
a single university, of which...
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16 December 2014 -
The Australian - Higher Education
A CHRISTIAN college has become the first non-university to win the right to approve its
own higher education courses.
...self-accrediting status
A CHRISTIAN college has become the first non-university to win
the right to approve its own higher education courses.
The...
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15 December 2014 -
The Canberra Times
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...affordable child care, early childhood education, school education,
higher education, international education and academic research. Phillip Thomson
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RISING swim stars Madeline Groves and Alex Graham are each capping off a stellar year in
the pool, receiving a prestigious
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15 December 2014 -
Augusta Margaret River Mail
Scientists in fields ranging from astronomy to nanotechnology and cancer research face
an uncertain few months with at least
...million in key funding tied to the Abbott government s blocked
higher education reform bill. Science funding snarled by stalled education bill...
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15 December 2014 -
The Australian - Higher Education
EDUCATION Minister Christopher Pyne’s bid to get his blocked higher education legislation
through a hostile Senate will cost
...$3.2bn EDUCATION Minister Christopher Pyne s bid to get his blocked
higher education legislation through a hostile Senate will cost the budget The...
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16 December 2014 -
The Canberra Times
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'getting boxed in' which, of course, is what men have encountered throughout
history." Certainly that's been Philippa's experience. Aged 47 and...
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16 December 2014 -
ArtsHub Australia
Formerly the Artistic Director of Perth Festival from 1976 to 1999, Blenkinsop has died
aged 77.
...entertainment industry's most prestigious award in 2013: JC Williamson
Award, presented to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the...
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16 December 2014 -
ABC Radio National
Music educator Byrdie Leigh Bartleet has just been named university teacher of the year.
At the top of her class
Music educator Byrdie Leigh Bartleet has just been named university teacher of the year.
Music educator Byrdie Leigh...
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16 December 2014 -
mUmBRELLA
Australian media academic Julie Posetti watched the coverage of the tragic Sydney siege
break on Twitter late at night from
...social media has an impact on law enforcement as well as
media coverage of crisis situations. This story highlights the critical
importance of...
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16 December 2014 -
ArtsHub Australia
The winner of the John Coburn Emerging Artists Award has been announced.
Kudos: this week's winners The winner of the John Coburn Emerging
Artists Award has been announced. Image: Emily Sandrussi, Domino Theory 7,
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16 December 2014 -
Architecture & Design
RMIT University is presenting leading architect and Grand Designs Australia host Peter
Maddison with its highest honour at
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16 December 2014 -
Big News Network.com
HAIFA, Israel -- Archaeologists, historians and evolutionary biologists have long tried
to affix the development of humans
...in that it's a site with a very long sequence," study
author Ron Shimelmitz, an archaeologist at Israel's University of Haifa, explained to Science...
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16 December 2014 -
Big News Network.com
Forbes magazine has released its annual list of the world's highest-paid musicians.
Frank Sinatra's life and career is being made into a new free multimedia
exhibition. "Sinatra: An American Icon" will open at the New York Public...
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16 December 2014 -
The Conversation
Prime Minister Tony Abbott made a bold move in September when he ran the country for four
days from a tent at Gulkula in
...off country, escalating dislocation and exacerbating problems of health and
well-being in communities already under significant threat. It also...
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16 December 2014 -
The Conversation
Every so often our Earth encounters a large chunk of space debris which reminds us that
our solar system still contains plenty
...pose no threat to the Earth and throw them towards us. In fact,
research led by one of us (Jonti) has shown that, rather than solely protecting...
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16 December 2014 -
The Conversation
At the opening night of the Victorian College of the Arts graduate film screening season
this month, keynote speaker Clayton
...best At the opening night of the Victorian College of the
Arts graduate film screening season this month, keynote speaker Clayton Jacobson (
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16 December 2014 -
The Conversation
The Melbourne Theatre Company’s (MTC) production of David Williamson’s 2013 play Rupert
has finally made it to Sydney, via
...chance and took on what he calls in his play the Apex Predator of
media and politics. There is some irony in this choice given that, despite...
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16 December 2014 -
Moree Champion
THE Gubba-Baa Gallery - meaning ‘beautiful place’ - is offering opportunities to local
Aboriginal artists.
...and Cafe Gali/Yaama Ganu next door), Ms Duncan said. A lot of
art is hiding away in homes, Ms Pitt said. There is a lot of cultural excellence...
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16 December 2014 -
TweakTown
University of Albany say addictive social media use at greater risk of substance
Study indicates addictive social
media use linked to substance abuse University of Albany say addictive social
media use at greater risk of substance...
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16 December 2014 -
Northern Rivers Echo
IT'S been 38 years since it was last on the market.
...the building into a store packed with local delights, from glassware to
art works. "We supported local artists and suppliers, it was all local...
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16 December 2014 -
The Australian
A LONDON theatre has been fined after an Australian woman was left paralysed when she fell
through a so-called Juliet door that
Theatre fined after Aussie left paralysed A LONDON
theatre has been fined after an Australian woman was left paralysed when she fell through...
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16 December 2014 -
The Conversation
With the hostage crisis in Sydney appearing to have come to a dramatic end, people were
being flooded with information.
Sydney siege shows
social media is a risky business With the hostage crisis in Sydney appearing to have come to a dramatic end, people were being...
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16 December 2014 -
Business Insider Australia
Every reader knows that a book can change your life.
30 Books That Changed The
Course Of History Every reader knows that a book can change your life. Every reader knows that a book can change your...
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16 December 2014 -
The Conversation
With the hostage crisis in Sydney appearing to have come to a dramatic end, people were
being flooded with information.
Sydney siege over:
social media speculation remains in overdrive after hostage drama With the hostage crisis in Sydney appearing to have come...
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16 December 2014 -
The Canberra Times
So no pressure then for James Bay.
...to Brighton when he was 18, with his eyes on its small club
music scene. For the designated voice of British music for the next year, someone...
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16 December 2014 -
ArtsHub Australia
The Parramatta City Council has allocated $150,000 each for the Granville and Westmead
suburbs for public art and design opportunities.
Artists invited to
design and deliver public art in Parramatta City The Parramatta City Council has allocated $150,000 each for the Granville...
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16 December 2014 -
Canberratimes_Entertainment
Roaring fun: A stage performance of Judith Kerr's children's classic The Tiger Who Came
to Tea.
...thing to do? Sensing kids would have no problem with this
social dilemma, Judith Kerr invented stories for her daughter about thrilling events...
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16 December 2014 -
The Holiday and Travel Magazine
Opera Australia this week unveiled the spectacular set and costume designs for the 2015
production of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Aida.
which move in the breeze and wrap the stage like a human work of
art, Mr Thompson said. The African-inspired theme will be reflected throughout...
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15 December 2014 -
The Courier-Mail
SOUTH America will be a new destination on the hectic international touring schedule that
will keep Australian Dance Theatre
Australian Dance
Theatre fly for 50th anniversary SOUTH America will be a new destination on the hectic international touring schedule that will...
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15 December 2014 -
CityNews
THE nominations for the 2014 Canberra Area Theatre Awards, the “CATS” were announced this
evening at a snazzy dinner held in
All eyes on CATS nominees THE nominations for the 2014 Canberra Area
Theatre Awards, the CATS were announced this evening at a snazzy dinner...
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As the tens of thousands of people who enjoyed it already know, the recent Lucy Culliton
survey show at Mosman Art Gallery
Lucy Culliton survey
exhibition at Mosman Art Gallery As the tens of thousands of people who enjoyed it already know, the recent Lucy Culliton...
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15 December 2014 -
Australian Senior
NOVELIST playwright and essayist Brian Castro has been awarded one of Australia’s most
acclaimed writing awards.
...China and Pomeroy, has won the 2014 Patrick White Literary
Award for his contribution to Australian literature. The award was established by...
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