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EDUCATION

How parents and teens can reduce the impact of social media on youth well-being

Engaging with your teen’s online world will make it easier to have difficult conversations about some of the risks and ways to...

Why children need to be taught to think critically about Remembrance Day

Students should be taught to recognise the political, social, and economic factors that influence how a society conducts and participates in memorialisation...

How to use music to fine tune your child for school

Babies start their musical development in the womb. Can music actually make us smarter? Research suggests that from as early as 16 weeks of pregnancy,...

Australia’s new national space agency will help students reach for the stars in STEM

Time to reach for the stars The establishment of a new Australian national space agency was announced by federal minister for education and training, Simon Birmingham,...

Baby boomer women make up for lost study time and head back to university

We should encourage older women to see academic study as a fruitful, challenging way forward, regardless of age. Statistics from the Department of...

When it comes to kids and social media, it’s not all bad news

Parents should understand where the value is in social media so they can guide their kids to positive use. While we often hear about...

How building your child’s spoken word bank can boost their capacity to read

Children benefit from previous understanding of spoken words before reading them.Africa Studio/Shutterstock Children’s oral vocabulary – their knowledge of the sounds and meanings of...

Electronic games: how much is too much for kids?

When played in moderation, electronic games can be beneficial for children’s learning and development. Most parents view their children’s playing of electronic games as potentially...

Could you pass the proposed English test for Australian citizenship?

English language tests will be used to decide Australian citizenship. The Australian government is proposing tough new English language competency requirements for those seeking Australian...

Teenagers who are both bully and victim are more likely to have suicidal thoughts

Most research into teen bullying tends to focus only on the victim. This means we know little about how the bully is affected. A...
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Lunch is all about the colorful, grilled vegies (with pork medallions and french fries)

Lunch is all about the vegies. Colorful, grilled vegetables with pan fried pork medallions in a real barbecue sauce, french fries and a complimentary...

When the doggy paddle isn’t enough

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Historic Italian football blockbuster to be broadcast live and free on the Seven Network

AC Milan v AS Roma to play at Optus Stadium on 31 May First time two Serie A teams will play each other in Australia Seven...

Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.