Co-sleeping can stir up big opinions. But parents have told me they found this piece really comforting (and not just in a snuggly way)
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Education ministers asked their departments to come up with a new plan to address the teacher shortage by December.
According to (), this plan doesn't address its root causes: unproductive working conditions + noncompetitive pay.
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This one goes out to all the parents and g'parents looking after kids on school holidays right now
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I love how the morning after an election you can see politicians, who for years you’ve never seen admit to a failure, proceed to list all their party’s failures over the last few years.
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Saying this genuinely and without snark: huge moment for media to reflect what our judgements of ‘good campaigning’ means. Far too often it was assumed to be horsing for cameras, slick presentation and simple ‘message disciple’.
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enough of blokes talking about 'women' as if it's a recently enfranchised monolithic special interest group #insiders
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Hmm, as the Liberals ponder how to get Josh Frydenberg back into parliament, has anyone thought about parachuting him into Fowler? #insiders
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Incoming PM Anthony Albanese: "together, we can end the climate wars". Far out, let's hope so #auspol
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Canberra has as little teal in its eye. Antony Green says there's a "strong possibility" Dave Pocock will knock off Zed Seselja in the Senate #ausvotes.
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One overwhelming story.
Do. Not. Ignore. Women. #auspol
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And just like that, Scott Morrison quits the leadership #auspol
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Whoa there. Antony Green at 9.17pm: "I would say the Coalition govt has been defeated" #ausvotes
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Antony Green: "sorry, my brain's burning a little bit" #auspol
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And this week’s figure has been announced: it’s Coral Bell. For my profile on why she should be remembered and celebrated, see theconversation.com/coral-bell-the. Perfect timing with #ANU75 celebrations this weekend.
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Saturday morning quiz on gamechangers in #international affairs. What’s not to love? Thanks @ConversationEDU @RadioNational @GeraldineDoogue. abc.net.au/radionational/
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honestly give some artists and comedians money to make some public health ads cheap. sci comms is failing. don't care if it sounds arrogant, i really think we'd do a great job??
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A summit hosted by brought together politicians, staffers + experts to tackle bullying, intimidation, and harassment in federal parliament, after the Brittany Higgins revealed a toxic workplace culture.
explains what they found.
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Census 2021 is no ordinary population survey – it will lay the foundation for Australia’s post-pandemic future writes :
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Beautiful sister power 😍
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The pride from Kaylee McKeown's sister just brought a lump to my throat! #Olympics
Seconded!!
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Here’s how the unemployment rate fell to 4.9% last month.
I’ve included a few more numbers (it’s a work in progress).
George (my cat) was better behaved this time, but he still meowed at the end
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pitch, first draft, final proof, comments section
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Hyper-vigilantly awaiting work messages at home can affect metabolism + immunity, creating susceptibility to serious health problems.
's Amy Zadow studied out-of-hours work in the university sector. Her results provide a #wfh wake up call.
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I cannot get enough of anything musical-related at the best of times (*it is not the best of times right now) twitter.com/noplain/status
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Inspired by Brittany Higgins, one of Australian parliament's longest-serving women comes forward with sexual assault allegation
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Barnaby Joyce will replace Michael McCormack on the Morrison government's status of women taskforce.
Barnaby. Joyce. Advising on the status of women.
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"It may be a tough day for me, but I've still got a job," says
Michael McCormack.
Put that on a bumper sticker and frame it.
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Labor ribbing the Coalition for leadership change-y stuff (*silent scream*) YOU ALL DO IT!!!
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Note to reporters, Joyce did not resign as a result of his affair, he resigned after sexual assault allegations. “Joyce told a press conference in Armidale on Friday he could not continue as leader while it was being investigated.” theguardian.com/australia-news
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Has someone done the tweet yet with Australians all let us re-Joyce? #NatSpill
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The overconfident hip wiggle from Chud Chudley in this is truly perfecto
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Please, just answer a single question. We are begging you, please.
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