Australia

Sonam Lhamo lives the “Australian dream” after being forced to flee Tibet as a child

After being forced to leave her homeland of Tibet at just 10 years old, Sonam Lhamo now lives what she calls the “Australian dream”. Key points: Mrs Lhamo was sent to India but sought refuge in Australia in 2019 The now 27-year-old loves her new life in the suburbs of Perth COVID-19 has limited the …

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IT is the fastest growing field in education although NSW students use a 19-year curriculum.

New South Wales high school students are learning from a computer science curriculum that was published before the foundation of Facebook. Key points: It is estimated that 60,000 IT workers will be needed annually over the next five years to meet demand Educators and industry leaders say more resources, including funding, need to be spent …

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Oakey swells with pride as street artist Fintan Magee uses the library as his last canvas

Fintan Magee has settled into a rhythm on the streets of Oakey. The world-renowned street artist spent last week painting his latest work on the city library wall, devoting much of that time to chatting with residents and passers-by as the work. “I think smaller cities are a little more practical in their involvement with …

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Philosopher UT Place gives brain to University of Adelaide after dedicating his life to studying the mind

Ullin Thomas Place was an unusual type of organ donor; he gave his brain not to science but to philosophy. The same philosopher, the place of English origin spent his life thinking about the brains: what they are, how they work and how they produce conscious experience. In his will, Place bequeathed his brain to …

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The future composition of the RBA board is a “key consideration” in the future, the federal treasurer says

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed calls for the Reserve Bank (RBA) board to be more representative of the Australian community at large, following scathing criticism that it is out of touch with workers demanding wage increases. Key points: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has already committed to an RBA review But the terms of reference are …

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Ronaldo offered to compete in a secret meeting as the Blues set out to launch into the $ 220 million star: Rumor Mill

A Premier League rival was offered the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, a $ 220 million Barcelona winger could be on his way to England and a major breakthrough has emerged in Tom Rogic’s future. Keep up to date with all the transfer whispers by making rounds in the latest edition of the Mill of …

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Potato growers demand 20 cents more per kilo, as production costs continue to rise

Potato growers in key crop states say that unless supermarkets add 20 cents per kilo to the selling price of their produce, outflows from the industry will be inevitable. Key points: Potato growers supply Australia’s fresh and frozen food sector year-round As production costs increase, producers say their yields are no longer sustainable Crisis meetings …

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