Capped interest rate call for first home buyers
An interest rate cap for first-home buyers would provide a much needed boost to those struggling to enter the housing market, according to the Property Council.
Chief
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Mobile phone ban improving classroom behaviour
A national restriction on mobile phones in classrooms had reduced incidents in public schools, according to new data.
A year after Education Ministers agreed to put the
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Don’t accept band-aid solutions in election campaign
By Dr Ashley Craig
Australia heads towards a federal election campaign facing enormous economic challenges and we’re dangerously complacent because of decades of
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SUSH plans for Inala and Beenleigh
Inala and Beenleigh will be among the next homes for new Suburban University Study Hubs (SUSHs).
The South-East Queensland locations are among five new sites announced
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Valentine’s Day warning from police
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Australian
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Claim new election laws hobble charity advocacy
Changes to election laws, passed in Federal Parliament this week, will weaken the ability of charities to advocate in the lead-up to Federal elections, according to the
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Ads push health care as primary career choice
A first of its kind advertising campaign will be launched to attract Australians to careers in primary health care, outside hospitals.
Federal Health Minister Mark
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R&D freefall prompts first review in 20 years
Australia’s investment in research and development (R&D) has dropped to less than 1.7 percent of GDP, with a new review underway to reverse the trend.
Federal
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Two-way charging set to boost energy storage
More than a third of Australia’s energy storage needs could by found on our roads within the next five years.
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) CEO Darren
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Policy fail denies Queenslanders 33,000 homes
More than 30,000 extra homes could have been built in Queensland over the past 10 years if state policies worked to attract capital investment.
Property Council of
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