Careers advisers test the waters at college event
Careers advisers from NSW and ACT schools converged at a cocktail party last night at Sydney’s Macleay College as part of their annual careers conference.
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US soldier killed in raid against Islamic State
A US soldier has died during a raid on an Islamic State (IS) compound in northern Iraq while part of an operation to free prisoners.
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News in brief – Australia urged to abandon multicultural policy
Far right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders, speaking at the Australian Liberty Alliance (ALA) conference in Perth, called for Australia to abandon its multiculturalism policy.
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St Andrews Cathedral School locked down
St Andrews Cathedral School was placed in lockdown early this afternoon after threats were made over social media.
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Breaking news? There’s an app for that
Social media has reshaped and transformed the speed of news delivery, according to ABC executive producer Michael Reid.
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Mindblowing – Why Australia won’t let you eat this superfood
It’s currently banned for human consumption in Australia but the fight to legalise industrial hemp as a food crop is gaining momentum.
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Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Koppu batters the Philippines
Typhoon Koppu continues to wreak havoc in the Philippines for a second day, with at least three people dead and thousands left stranded.
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Wallabies into the semis despite Scots scare
The Wallabies have snatched victory after a penalty goal in the dying minutes to win 35-34 against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium.
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Ben Galea: NRL hero to respected businessman
Life after professional sport is something the modern game emphasises. Clubs have realised it is their responsibility to ready players for life after sport.
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