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Protest warnings on roo cull

HUNDREDS of protesters from across Australia will converge on Canberra to oppose a large-scale kangaroo slaughter that has drawn international scorn.

Making their mark

MARRIAGE is supposed to be every young girl's dream but many women have made their mark without a husband, writes Troy Lennon.

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Kings say their farewells

JASON Smith is resigned to the fact tonight's championship decider against Melbourne will be the last time this Kings team plays together

• The coach: Grateful Goorjian thanks saviour Roos
• The star: Dontaye's inferno burns Tigers

Friday 14 March

1988-THE Sun, one of Sydney's two afternoon newspapers, appears for the last time.Find out what else happened on this day in history.

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Ep 6: Barefoot Skiing

AUSTRALIA has some of the best barefoot waterskiers from anywhere in the world it also has many firsts including the first country to develop the barefoot jump.

• Episode 6: Barefoot Skiing

Beliefs and Celebrations

As Australians we celebrate our beliefs and cultures in a unique way. Join in our ICT activities for students studying this unit here.

The Impressionists

IN 1874 a group of French painters held an independent exhibition in Paris. Later dubbed the Impressionists these painters revolutionised art. Free resource

Celebrating our national day

THE rain cleared and the sun shone - albeit briefly - for the launch of Australia Day festivities on Sydney Harbour yesterday.

Julia tells girls to believe

WHEN Julia Gillard was growing up, the idea she would one day run the country was as foreign a concept as heading into space.

• Meet her role model: Julia's mate's mum
• Gallery: See Julia, our first female acting PM
• Sue Dunlevy: Why isn't Julia Gillard the Treasurer?
• The new Kirribilli: It's Rudd's Brizzy back verandah
• Malcolm Farr: Revolution? How 'bout a plan?

Analysing Advertising

HOW does advertising affect our behaviour as a consumer? Can we our behaviours be influenced? Find useful classroom activities here.

• Download: Analysing Advertising pdf No 17

youtube - Zorba the Greek

ZORBA the Greek is usually a traditional Greek dance but these young aboriginal dancers have turned it into one of this week's most watched youtubes.

• 2007 youtube winner

The Water Issue

THE majority of Australians are prepared to drink recycled water, according to a poll of more than 3000 people. Do you have any concerns?

• Option: Recycled water? Wee love it