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How to ace your first teaching job interview

Here are some winning tips to help you prep like a pro

The end of the school year is fast approaching, which can only mean one thing: it’s peak recruitment time!

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Ladies to the front!

Attention all aspiring female leaders!

Women are underrepresented in leadership roles in every sector of the Australian workforce. While the scales are starting to tip in favour of women in education, what else can we do to ensure a more balanced approach?

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Spring clean your finances

Clean up your budget and boost your savings

To clean up your budget and boost your savings, start by reading between the transaction lines in your accounts to see where you could cut your costs every month.

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Open banking—the next ‘big thing’ in banking

What is open banking?

Open banking will give Australians more control over how we use our financial data starting from mid-2019.

8 easily forgotten travel planning essentials

Don’t forget these eight travel planning essentials next time you’re packing your bags.

When you’re getting ready for a family holiday, or even just a much needed weekend away, it’s easy to overlook the little things that can make a huge difference to your trip.

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Cyber safety and security in the classroom

Today’s students are more connected than ever before.

Cyber safety in the classroom is everyone’s responsibility—teachers, parents, school staff and students. Here are some things to watch out for.