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Swedish immigration is not out of control- it's actually getting more restrictive.


According to Donald Trump, Sweden is “having problems like they never thought possible” because of mass migration. But there is no evidence to support the American president’s claim. The crime rate is not affected by the immigration rate, and the Swedish state has actually imposed restrictive measures on asylum seekers in recent years.
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Too hot to learn – why Australian schools need a national policy on coping with heatwaves


Many parts of Australia have been experiencing a long-running heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees in some areas. So what impact is this having on schools? And is it time for the government to roll out a national policy on heat protection? Research shows that extreme heat can result in physical (cardiovascular and thermoregulation)...
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Sky News is not yet Fox News, but it has the good, the bad and the uglies


Is Sky News the Australian version of Fox News? Well, yes and no.
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We need a comprehensive housing approach to deal with heatwaves


Heatwaves across much of the country this summer have revealed a serious problem with our national housing stock. Wendy Miller looks at smarter design and construction, better rating systems and the role of government and industry to overcoming barriers to better housing design.
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South Australia’s gambling tax highlights the regulatory mess of online betting


The South Australian government will introduce from July a “point-of-consumption tax” to claw back some of the gambling tax revenue it is seeing disappear over the border. The new tax is a reasonable response to a growing problem, and probably won’t send bookmakers to the wall. But it does highlight the current regulatory mess surrounding...

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