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SA government introduces controversial skills test

SA government introduces controversial skills test By Adam Hanieh ADELAIDE — On August 16 the Liberal state government will introduce a basic skills test to assess the standard of primary school students in years three and

The real scandal of Victoria's public finances

By David Hayward There is a real scandal brewing in Victoria, but you won't hear about it in the major media outlets. It involves the Kennett government and the state's finances. This scandal has touched the lives of all

Improving, like good wine

The Blind Giant is Dancing By Stephen Sewell Directed by Neil Armfield Company B Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney, until September 10 Reviewed by Allen Myers When I first heard that Company B was reviving Stephen

Indonesian protesters clash with military

Indonesian protesters clash with military By James Balowski On August 14, a peaceful protest organised by a new coalition, GRAK, at the Solo National University (UNS) in Central Java, turned into a 10-minute battle with troops