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Education
Surge in school leavers with unscored VCE raises thorny questions
Choosing the unscored route, whether it be for mental health reasons or because an ATAR isn’t needed, is not a decision to take lightly.
- The Age's View
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Sri Lanka
Australia must do all it can to help crisis-torn Sri Lanka
Shortages of essentials have left many Sri Lankans struggling to survive. There is an urgent need to get their country back on track.
- The Age's View
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Gambling
Time is nigh for broad inquiry into pokies harms
It is well known how problem gambling affects individuals, families and communities.
- The Age's View
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China relations
China ties moving in the right direction
Major sticking points remain but Canberra and Beijing do seem to be making a concerted effort to mend relations.
- The Age's View
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Courts
A police tragedy, but justice has been served
The murder of police officers is a crime of the highest order, but investigations of crime must never be compromised.
- The Age's View
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Coronavirus pandemic
Government made right call to reject mask mandate advice
There is much that can still be done to slow the spread of COVID-19 without using the blunt instruments of lockdowns and mandates.
- The Age's View
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Political lobbying
Stronger safeguards around lobbying are a must
Lobbying is a vital part of the political process, but the risk of powerful vested interests capturing government decision-making at the expense of others in the community cannot be ignored.
- The Age's View
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Coronavirus pandemic
Return to the office is under strain, but all is not lost
“Living with COVID” and other ailments this winter is complex for employers and employees. Flexibility and sensible precautions will be key to getting us through.
- The Age's View
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Shinzo Abe
Abe’s legacy on China a beacon for Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described Abe as “a great statesman who made a difference”.
- The Age's View
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Coronavirus pandemic
Careful health messaging key to stop winter COVID crisis
The challenge s to raise awareness and maintain the good habits we learned in the first two years of the pandemic by appealing to our good sense.
- The Age's View
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Boris Johnson
Britain reckons with Johnson’s damaging legacy
The UK is facing difficulties that even a stable and competent government would struggle to tackle.
- The Age's View