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Women are still being paid almost $30,000 a year less than men and the gap widens with age
Australia’s gender pay gap has been shrinking year by year, but is still over 20% among Australia’s private companies, a new national report card shows.
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Basic rules for screen time at a young age can help reduce childhood obesity – new research
The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Paediatrics both suggest preschool-aged children should have no more than one hour of screen time daily. But many young children in New ...
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Shortsightedness is on the rise in children. There’s more we can do than limit screen time
Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition – also known as shortsightedness – already affects up to 35% of children across the world, according to a recent review of global data. The researchers ...
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Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?
The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for children’s wellbeing. Staying ...
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Children aren’t reading for pleasure according to new research – here’s how you can ...
The National Literacy Trust’s annual literacy survey 2025 reveals that one in three children and young people do not enjoy reading, with only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds stating that they enjoy ...
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New research shows problematic community attitudes allow child sexual abuse to continue
Almost one in three have been sexually abused as a child, generally more than once, and often with significant and lifelong impacts. The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse has released ...
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How do children learn good manners?
Ensuring kids have manners is a perennial preoccupation for parents and caregivers. How, then, do you teach good manners to children? Modelling good manners around the home and in your own interaction ...