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| | | | 26/05/2025 ‘Culture of total disrespect’ in schools; Ukraine hit with massive air raids; Piastri third in Monaco |
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| | | Good morning. Our main story today looks at a growing “culture of total disrespect” in schools, with teachers reporting a shocking rise in bullying behaviour and even violence towards them. Some are deciding to quit the profession. Meanwhile, Ukraine has hit out at US “silence” after Russia carried out its largest air raid of the war – and we learn more about the tragedy faced by two doctors in Gaza after nine of their 10 children were killed in an Israeli airstrike. And, we look at the devastating impacts of the NSW floods on rural communities where farmers have been left counting the costs as they bury their dead animals. |
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| ‘Hollowing out’: why so many people are leaving New Zealand New Zealand is known as a dream destination – with its verdant, rolling hills and picture-perfect scenery. But some locals are feeling that’s not enough to keep them anchored to its islands. Journalist Michelle Duff speaks with Reged Ahmad about why New Zealand is facing a mass exodus as people of working age flee the weak economy. | | |
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| Thrifting was made for times like these; a prolonged period of high living costs and consumer pushback against the excesses of fast fashion has led to soaring interest in buying secondhand clothes and pre-owned homewares. But big business is tapping into the trend, drawing mixed reactions from thrifters accustomed to spending their money at charitable op shops. Why is the US chain Savers dividing Australian shoppers? |
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What’s happening today | Victoria | The trial of murder accused Erin Patterson continues in Morwell. | NSW | The Bondi Junction stabbing attack inquest continues. | Queensland | The Australian Energy Producers Conference is being held this week in Brisbane. |
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