75 minutes ago From complex needs to career pathways: WA public schools’ biggest changes in 2024

The man behind the changes in arguably one of the more demanding state government portfolios gives the year in review and answers our rapid-fire questions.

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75 minutes ago America and Australia tell a tale of two pandemics, and their political outcomes

While Australians challenged fireworks cancellations last week, the richest man in the world was busy lobbying America’s president-elect for a shutdown.

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11 hours ago Firefighters warn Victorians about travelling over Christmas as they brace for hot, dry weather

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are trying to lessen the high fire risk with back-burning across Victoria, adding to the fires already raging.

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11 hours ago Hot, dry Christmas forecast prompts firefighters to warn Victorians about travel

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are urging Victorians to check for alerts before travelling.

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18 hours ago Halls Gap evacuated as authorities warn Grampians fire will burn for weeks

An emergency warning to evacuate immediately was also issued for a small town in the Macedon Ranges on Saturday, but was later downgraded.

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18 hours ago From sunburn to storms: How climate change is redefining the Aussie summer getaway

More and more Australians are opting for safer holiday destinations to ensure their hard-earned breaks aren’t scuppered by extreme weather events.

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25 hours ago ‘Internal’ exile is in fashion, and that’s where I’m headed this summer

Taking comfort in simple pleasures – such as reading – can provide us with a shield against the world’s woes. Toughness can wait.

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37 hours ago Former Australian skipper’s advice for Rohit; ‘Devastated’ McSweeney opens up on selection call

Former Test captain Michael Clarke said Rohit Sharma’s struggles with the willow remind him of the troubles former Australian opener Aaron Finch once endured.

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39 hours ago ‘Devastated’: Dumped McSweeney opens up as Clarke fires shot at national selectors

Former Test captain Michael Clarke has fired at shot at the selectors, declaring that axing Nathan McSweeney could end his career and the batter “deserved the summer” to prove himself.

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41 hours ago Evacuations in Halls Gap as authorities warn Grampians fire will burn for weeks

Police are going door to door in Halls Gap, urging residents to flee their homes as a bushfire moves toward the town.

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