Australia

According to advocates, Australia’s “two-way” education system is failing young students with disabilities

Georgina Moodie knows how difficult it can be to find the right school for a child with a disability. Key points: This week, the Royal Disability Commission will analyze the experiences of young people with disabilities in different school settings Almost 90% of children with disabilities attend mainstream schools Advocates say the general system does …

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Passport pain as travelers face long queues and exhausted waiting times

Australians looking for a holiday have been frustrated as long delays in renewing or obtaining a passport have ruined their travel plans. Travelers are advised to allow up to six weeks for passport application, but many customers report balloon waiting times. For Western Australians Sharnyce Hudson and Ethan Hall, their enthusiasm for a getaway to …

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Occasional contractors and concert workers prepare for “potentially massive” changes under Labor

The job will change for millions of Australians. Key points: Work will make job security a key goal of laws and processes around work Gig workers can get extended protections and “employee-like” conditions. There are few details about the proposals With the election campaign focused on such disparate issues as the cost of living, China’s …

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Nadal wins Ruud for the 14th Roland-Garros title and the 22nd Grand Slam trophy

Rafael Nadal has beaten Casper Ruud in consecutive sets to claim his 14th Roland Garros Championship and 22nd Grand Slam overall title, adding to two records he already held. Christmas’s 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 victory came two days after his 36th birthday and made him the winner of the oldest title in the history of the …

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