Science
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Breaking through on technology - perspectives from Australia
This paper presents an Australian perspective on the opportunities and barriers to clean technology development, deployment and transfer, both within and between countries. The research is based on interviews with individuals from government, the private sector, academia, industry groups and other stakeholders. Similar research has been carried out in other Global Climate Network member countries...
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Online child grooming: a literature review on the misuse of social networking sites for grooming children for sexual offences
The grooming of children for sexual purposes has been facilitated by online technologies, particularly social networking sites. This report describes the nature and extent of how new technologies are being exploited by offenders and the legislative and non-legislative responses to combat this growing problem.
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Arts content for the digital era
Developed in response to the current and anticipated future impact of digital technologies on the arts sector, artists and arts audiences, this is the Australia Council’s blueprint for supporting arts content and its creators in the digital era. In less than five years, most Australian households and businesses will be able to access data-rich content...
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New image for computing
This report is the first phase (market research an initial message testing) of a larger study aimed at improving the image of computer science among US high school students, with particular emphasis on issues related to gender and ethnic disparities, and increasing participation at the post-secondary level. The findings indicate little racial/ethnic difference in attitude...
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The shape of the Australian curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science and History
The National Curriculum Board (NCB) has reached a major milestone in developing the Australian curriculum. They have now released reports covering the overall goals and objectives of the National Curriculum, as well as individual reports for English, Mathematics, Science and History. There is also a summary of the work of the Board from its inception...