8 h. ago Catholic primary schools have seen huge jumps in NAPLAN maths results

A change in the way Catholic primary school children are taught has boosted their numeracy scores, and it’s the same system Victoria’s public schools will follow.

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23 h. ago Travelling first class on this train is a perfect mix of old and new

This European train offers modern comfort, while its compartment seating and dining car are welcome reminders of classic rail travel.

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32 h. ago Dateline pumps up its US minerals mix with huge strontium addition

Dateline Resources is continuing to flex its muscles in the high-stakes arena of US critical minerals by snapping up the US’s largest strontium project.

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32 h. ago Eclipse diamond drill push to target Greenland rare earths potential

Eclipse Metals has inked a drilling contract as it gears up to launch a diamond drilling program at its Ivigtut and Gronnedal rare earth and critical minerals projects in Greenland.

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34 h. ago Doctor claims she was booted from Virgin airport lounge for pumping breastmilk

Dr Elise Turner has claimed she was asked to leave the Virgin lounge at Melbourne Airport for pumping breastmilk.

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35 h. ago Doctor furious after being kicked out of Virgin airport lounge for pumping breast milk

A GP who specialises in women’s health says she was asked to leave the business lounge while using a breast pump.

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36 h. ago Breastfeeding mother kicked out of Virgin lounge for pumping milk

A breast feeding mother has been asked to leave the Virgin airport business lounge for pumping breast milk. CREDIT: dreliseturner

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37 h. ago Ley receives ‘mass exodus’ warning after Hastie threatens to quit frontbench over net zero

Leading MPs Andrew Hastie and Jonathon Duniam have flagged a wave of dissent over climate policy in a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.

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37 h. ago ASX rises as miners advance; Super Retail falls after sacking CEO

The Australian sharemarket opened slightly higher on Thursday, led by the mining heavyweights, after Wall Street set more records overnight.

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51 h. ago Hastie threatens to quit frontbench, issues net zero ultimatum to Ley

Andrew Hastie’s opposition to net zero emissions is well known, but his provocative comments about quitting the frontbench are a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.

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52 h. ago Hastie threatens to quit frontbench, issues huge ultimatum to Ley

Andrew Hastie’s opposition to net zero emissions is well known, but his provocative comments about quitting the frontbench are a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.

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3 d. ago ‘The impact would be huge’: How an old railway yard could help a regional town

A coalmining town in regional NSW is expected to lose more than 1000 jobs over the next decade. A railway yard could offer a lifeline.

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3 d. ago Today, the NBN is getting a huge upgrade. Here’s what you need to know

Download and upload speeds are about to skyrocket, though not for everyone.

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4 d. ago Converted hydro plant on Tasmanian lake continues to pump up the luxury

Pumphouse Point opened in 2015 to acclaim and awards, offering stunning accommodation in World Heritage-listed wilderness at the southern end of the Overland Track.

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6 d. ago Stellar Queensland gold discovery sends Zenith share price skyward

The market has piled into Zenith Minerals this morning after the company reported a jaw-dropping discovery hole at its Red Mountain gold project in Queensland.

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7 d. ago ASX closes higher on banks rally, miners sink on $75b merger

Australian shares have edged higher after a poor day for the mining sector eclipsed by strength in the banks and other sectors.

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7 d. ago Litchfield 35% manganese samples point to big NT hydrothermal system

Rock samples from Litchfield Minerals’ Lucy Creek prospect have assayed up to 35% manganese with barium and base metals, indicating a possible big hydrothermal system.

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7 d. ago Police bracing for violence in Melbourne CBD, as four protests planned for Saturday

Police said their intelligence indicated four separate groups, including some who held far-right and extreme ideologies, could try to confront each other on Saturday.

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7 d. ago Protesters to face off in Melbourne CBD again, triggering huge police response

Police said their intelligence indicated four separate groups, including some who held far-right and extreme ideologies, could try to confront each other on Saturday.

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8 d. ago Are the Panthers MORE DANGEROUS than ever?: Billy Slater Podcast: Ep27

Finals football is finally upon us! Billy previews all four huge matchups. From the Bulldogs' and Storm's clash of styles to the Warriors' wobbling into the finals against a red hot Penrith. The battle for momentum between the Sharks and Roosters is one to keep an eye on, particularly the battle of the wingers. Plus, Billy looks at the Raiders vs Broncos game and makes a bold call on the minor premiers before wrapping up the show by reviewing his pre-season predictions and announcing the Billy M winners for 2025.

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