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Australia’s frighteningly unequal funding system favours private schools, argues Jane Caro. How can we fix it?

Australia’s schooling system is among the most highly segregated in the OECD. Public schools educate the majority of disadvantaged students, while there is concentrated advantage in private schools.

The Conversation

Jane Caro: ‘I’ve been bullied by the wittiest men in Australia’

The writer and social commentator on privilege, anxiety and how we have let down public education

The Guardian - AU

Writers' mass exodus after festival bans Palestinian

Dozens of authors have withdrawn from a major Australian festival over a decision to remove its only Palestinian writer because of "cultural sensitivities".

AAP

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Older women are doing remarkable things – it's time for the putdowns to end

It’s not easy to claim being an old woman. To start with, how can I be 75 when I feel about 40? And isn’t it shameful to be old when youth is valued? People proudly parrot statements such as, “I’m growing older but not getting old” (meaning, “How terrible to…

The Conversation

Are private schools better than public schools?

Your postcode – rather than whether you go to a public or private school – is more likely to determine your academic success.

ABC News

Canberra's favourite library books for 2022

Australian authors are very popular among Canberrans.

The Canberra Times

Twitter trolls launch cruel attack on Magda Szubanski

Magda Szubanski has become the target of Twitter trolls after speaking up about the platform's lack of action on fatphobic tweets.

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‘Maybe minor royals’: world leaders stump TV presenters covering Queen’s funeral

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese’s name eluded BBC commentators, but Australian presenters struggled when it came to Liz Truss

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: strong winds to lash flood-hit areas, Russia accused of shelling evacuation route, Jane Caro’s beloved items

Wednesday: Politicians from both sides have called for fire and floods to be included in cyclone reinsurance scheme. Plus: what prized items Jane Caro lost to thieves

The Guardian - AU

Three things with Jane Caro: ‘It’s not the 80s and it never will be again’

In our weekly interview about objects, the writer and commentator tells us about her bag of essentials, and the earrings she amassed in the 80s

The Guardian - AU

Piers Morgan parties with Sky News Australia mates after massive Murdoch payday

Former Good Morning Britain host, who quit after a spectacular meltdown over Meghan Markle, strikes gold with News Corp. Plus: Hot Albo returns

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