Hong Kong threatens arrest for democracy supporters

Hong Kong has issued warrants for the arrest for pro-democracy activists living overseas in what experts say is the latest crackdown by the Chinese government against any form of criticism. Image: China continues to punish Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activists. Produced By: Wendy Frew Featured In Story: Dr Chongyi Feng, Associate Professor in China Studies, University …

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Interest rate breather

The Reserve Bank  opted to keep interest rates at 4.1% on the back of better inflation figures.  The pause also will allow them to better assess how the interest rate strategy is working according to Governor Philip Lowe. Many economists are also warning that we could tip into recession if accumulated rate hikes push too …

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Generation Alpha: unleashing the digital learning revolution

Some educational experts uphold the notion of the digital native while others caution the implications of a blanket term. However, as modern times plunge further into the digital expanse – there is little doubt that tech spheres continue to entrench various facets of daily life, including the way information is consumed. From hyperlinked and online …

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English sounding names getting more job call backs

Australians with non-English names often feel less fortunate in finding jobs, and this is not just a coincidence given the current state of the economy. New research from Monash University shows English sounding names get more call backs from job applications than from applicants with ethnic names. The research also highlights there’s a pronounced discrimination …

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