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White knight takes on a tax dragon
JULIUS Colman belongs to a rare group of Australians — a millionaire who wants to give a large slice of his wealth to poor students in government schools. But… Read more
Schools join forces to rescue languages
VICTORIAN schools will form “clusters” to teach foreign languages under a state government plan to turn around the dramatic decline in the number of students learning a second language. Schools… Read more
The singularity: Mind-blowing benefits of merging human brains and computers
Of all the tall tales in the science-fiction TV series Star Trek, what impressed me most when I was a little boy was the Vulcan mind meld. Laying his… Read more
Wind farms can actually INCREASE climate change by raising temperatures, warn academics
Temperatures can fall by up to 4C downwind of farms They have long been championed as a way to combat global warming by creating clean energy. But wind farms can… Read more
Let people wear the cross with pride: Bishops join motion to defend Christianity against human rights zealots
Three bishops will call for the Church of England’s national assembly to stand up for the right of Christians to wear a cross. They are among more than a hundred… Read more
Support to end smacking ban as parents say it would have prevented summer riots
One in three parents scared to smack for fear of getting into trouble with the authorities Calls to scrap curbs on smacking have overwhelming public support – and parents believe… Read more
JFK took the virginity of White House intern, 19, leading to a ‘passionate 18-month affair’
Former White House intern Mimi Alford says JFK ‘took her virginity’ Former U.S. President John F Kenendy took the virginity of a White House intern in a side room just… Read more
Oxford dons ready to revolt on new Iron Lady honour
Plans to name a new building at Oxford University after Baroness Thatcher has divided academics at the institution. She is one of Oxford’s most illustrious alumnae, with a worldwide reputation…. Read more
Children lack ability for Dickens, says biographer Tomalin
Leading Charles Dickens biographer Claire Tomalin has said children are not being taught to read with the attention span necessary to appreciate the novelist’s works. Tomalin said Dickens’s depiction of… Read more
‘Failure week’ at top girls’ school to build resilience
A top girls’ school is planning a “failure week” to teach pupils to embrace risk, build resilience and learn from their mistakes. The emphasis will be on the value of… Read more
