Ivan Pavlov’s dogs taught the world of psychology about conditioning in the 19th Century. Now Drew Pavlou, his near-namesake, and his dogs Max and Luna are repeating history. (Like a […]
Read MoreHighlight for India
News that Barry O’Farrell has been appointed as High Commissioner to India should be welcomed by all sides of politics. (Look, it’s Bombay Barry, 19/2). After years in opposition as […]
Read MorePlus side of Korean saga
Australians, who venture into harm’s way overseas may cause our government considerable cost and “diplomatic capital” in getting them repatriated. However, Alek Sigley is not your average adventurer (Missing Aussie […]
Read MoreLeague spirit is alive
In a world where most of our news is bad, my heart leapt for joy at the reporting of former rugby league giant Tim Pickup being safely found. (Footy great […]
Read MoreSlater’s importance
Great result from the NRL panel as it ruled on the Billy Slater shoulder charge issue. Rugby league has two masters. The first is the set of rules for the […]
Read MoreCharlotte’s legacy
News of the untimely death of 12-year-old Charlotte because of her perceived bullying at school is heartbreaking to us all (“We need to listen and tell her story”, DT, 24/9). […]
Read MoreIn praise of teachers
Education is a lifetime experience as many of us continue to learn from the school of hard knocks in this socially challenging world. MLC Rachel Merton’s fanciful comments idealising kids […]
Read MoreProfits from education
The Daily Telegraph is right to catalogue the economic challenges facing Australian institutions today. While school revenues have increased above inflation over the past 30 years, we have had exceptionally […]
Read MoreLearning undermined
Australians should not bemoan our dip in education standards as the OECD publicises rankings for their Programme for International Student Assessment (We’re dumb, they’re dumber, 6/12). The maths and reading […]
Read MoreSporting chance for vision.
No doubt, swanky Sydney Private Schools might take out the top academic results, but they also provide an excellent program of sports, which fosters a lifelong admiration of fitness, peer […]
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