Mr Smith or Gary? Why some teachers ask students to call them by their first name

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When you went to school, did you call your teacher Mrs, Ms or Mr, followed by their surname? Perhaps you even called them Sir or Miss. The tradition of addressing teachers in a formal manner goes back centuries. For many...

Scientists look to black holes to know exactly where we are in the Universe. But phones and wifi are blocking the view

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The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day. But you might be...

Murdoch’s News Corp has moved into the mortgage business. Where are the regulators?

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If you want to advertise a house online in Australia, you dont have many options. Just two companies dominate the market. Australias largest property listings platform, realestate.com.au, belongs to digital media company...

Could we live with a nuclear-armed Iran? Reluctantly, yes

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As the ceasefire between Israel and Iran seems to be holding for now, it is important to reflect on whether this whole episode was worth the risks. Wider escalation was (and remains) possible, and we do not know whether...

How to reform the NDIS and better support disabled people who don’t qualify for it

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Australia is spending more than ever on disability services and yet many people with disability still arent receiving the support they need. Since the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) began in 2013, it has...

Your say: week beginning June 30

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Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. Wed love to hear from you, you can email us at [email protected] Monday June 30 Tax reform If Treasurer Jim Chalmers is serious about tax...

Cities are heating up the planet – how they can do more to fight climate change

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Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 6772% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet. At the same time, cities are increasingly at risk from global warming....