Sunday, 27 July 2025 12:04
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA ABUSE
Liverpool stamps out abusive council posts
SASWATI MUKHERJEE
SASWATI MUKHERJEE
CONERNED by the increase in abusive, negative and inaccurate social media posts about councillors and council staff, Liverpool City Council recently adopted a revised media policy to protect its people better.
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Sunday, 27 July 2025 11:56
FACTORS THAT HELP TEACHERS FEEL THEY BELONG
MONASH University research highlights 41 factors that foster ‘teacher belonging’ to address Australia’s teacher retention crisis, with half of new teachers leaving within five years. Key drivers include supportive relationships, respectful leadership, social connection, validation of challenges like imposter syndrome, and opportunities to contribute ideas. Academic factors like clear roles and induction also help. Strengthening teacher belonging not only retains early career teachers but also improves student engagement and outcomes by creating a positive and supportive learning environment.
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Sunday, 27 July 2025 11:54
DOCTOR'S WARNING OVER MEDICAL CANNABIS
THE Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed updated Ahpra guidelines to curb unsafe prescribing of medicinal cannabis amid rising prescriptions and reports of harm, including psychosis. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen warned that direct-to-consumer telehealth models bypass traditional safeguards, posing risks. The new guidance stresses thorough patient assessment, clear therapeutic justification, coordination with GPs, and real-time prescription monitoring.
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