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Can you afford a private school? Average fees for Year 12 are at least $15,000

This week, updated figures once again showed an increasing number of Australian families are choosing to send their children to private schools.

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025

Will the government’s online gambling advertising legislation ever eventuate? Don’t bet on it

As the next federal election came into view before the summer break, concern increased that Labor wouldn’t be honouring its commitment to introduce new restrictions on online (especially sport) gambling advertising during the current parliamentary sitting.

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025

The prime minister earns $607,000 a year. Why does his top public servant earn more than $1 million?

Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie represents the lowest-income Australians, with median weekly earnings of $1,208 a week. In the Australian Capital Territory, where the nation’s highest median weekly earners live, including the brains trust of the Australian Public Service, it’s $1,688 a week – 40% higher.

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025

Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson back India as Champions Trophy favourites

NEW DELHI: Despite missing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, India remain firm favourites to win the Champions Trophy, according to former cricketers Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2025

England hopeful over Champions Trophy fitness while NZ crush Pakistan in opener

England’s injury situation has improved substantially for their Champions Trophy opener against Australia, while New Zealand have beaten Pakistan

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025

Jofra Archer set to face Australia in England’s Champions Trophy opener

Archer missed the final two ODIs against India due to a cut on his right hand.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

‘Teaching to an empty hall’: is the changing face of universities eroding standards of learning?

Voluntary attendance. Online classes. Student numbers swelling. Australian campuses look very different today – and many academics don’t like it

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2025

Juan arrived in Australia to a stocked pantry and kind faces. The government pilot that allowed it is here to stay, too

Exclusive: The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (Crisp) will soon be a permanent part of Australia’s humanitarian migration program

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2025

Video: Mass stranding sees more than 150 false killer whales wash up on Australian beach

More than 150 false killer whales — a species of dolphin — lay on a remote beach in Australia's island state of Tasmania in a mass stranding event on Wednesday, 19 February.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Australian police charge woman over assault of Muslims at shopping centre

Police allege suspect targeted the two women because of their head coverings

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025