Sunday, 27 July 2025 16:54
TOUGH NEW ILLEGAL TABACCO MEASURES ANNOUNED
New laws target landlords and sellers
THE NSW Government will introduce tough new laws to crackdown on the sale of illicit tobacco and illegal vaping goods across the state.
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Sunday, 27 July 2025 12:04
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA ABUSE
Liverpool stamps out abusive council posts
SASWATI MUKHERJEE
SASWATI MUKHERJEE
CONERNED by the increase in abusive, negative and inaccurate social media posts about councillors and council staff, Liverpool City Council recently adopted a revised media policy to protect its people better.
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Sunday, 27 July 2025 11:56
FACTORS THAT HELP TEACHERS FEEL THEY BELONG
MONASH University research highlights 41 factors that foster ‘teacher belonging’ to address Australia’s teacher retention crisis, with half of new teachers leaving within five years. Key drivers include supportive relationships, respectful leadership, social connection, validation of challenges like imposter syndrome, and opportunities to contribute ideas. Academic factors like clear roles and induction also help. Strengthening teacher belonging not only retains early career teachers but also improves student engagement and outcomes by creating a positive and supportive learning environment.
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