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EDUCATION

English language bar for citizenship likely to further disadvantage refugees

 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has proposed tougher language requirements for new citizenship applicants Citizenship applicants will need to demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency...

How do we learn to read?

 The aim of all reading is comprehension The sign on the public car park in the tiny Tasmanian town of Wynyard reads, Egress from this carpark...

How animals can help autistic children

 And they call it puppy love Daniel the “emotional support duck” is a pretty big deal, both in the animal and human world. His 15...

Can a four-year-old be sexist?

 Children are exposed to gender differences and expectations from the moment they are born The Victorian government has announced it plans to teach its Respectful...

Does bad weather affect student performance in school?

All schools in south-east Queensland, and many in northern New South Wales, have been closed following tropical cyclone Debbie, which hit the area this...

Forget quinoa and kale, these basic foods for your kids’ lunch box will give them the nutrition they need

Nutritional lunches can be achieved with simple core foods such as bread, fruit, vegetables, dairy and meat, fish or egg   With the start of...

What languages should children be learning to get ahead?

The languages children learn in school might not be the most useful for their future There are 7,099 known languages in the world today. Choosing...

It’s not what sport children play, but how they play it that matters

Are we in fact lost the meaning of sport when it comes to our kids? Sport is massive and it’s everywhere: on TV, in...

‘I don’t want to be teased’ – why bullied children are reluctant to seek help from teachers

Students are more reluctant to seek help from teachers than from friends or parents In Australia approximately one student in five is bullied at...

Children prefer to read books on paper rather than screens

Children may actually prefer reading books the traditional way There is a common perception that children are more likely to read if it is...
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The Australian Music Vault unveils a new display honouring 2024 Ted Albert Award winner Bart Willoughby

The Australian Music Vault pays homage to the achievements of the 2024 APRA AMCOS Ted Albert Award Winner for Outstanding Services to Australian music, Bart Willoughby with the...

One week left to vote for the 2024 SheaChangemaker of the Year!

SheaMoisture is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 SheaChangemakers competition, an annual campaign dedicated to celebrating and empowering Melanin Rich and First Nations women...

Exploring the World of Black Tea Bags: Regional Varieties and Flavor Profiles

While black tea bags are a common sight in many homes and workplaces across worldwide, tea enthusiasts frequently value the ritual and intricacy of...

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.