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Taking shoes off before entering the house is a habit practiced by many people. But should you really do this all the time? Here's what health experts say.

You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door​?

Hundreds of private resident burn-offs, agricultural burns and planned burns are expected to take place over the coming weeks.

Farmers should take care when planning burns during current weather conditions.

Farmers should take care when planning burns during current weather conditions.

The Government needs to come to the table and ensure teacher pay keeps pace with the rising cost of putting food on the table, paying the rent, and keeping the house warm. But, it’s important to remember that this is not just about pay. There are serious issues around funding and understaffing, ratios and sick leave. Teanau Tuiono

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Pollution sensing backpacks to help kids breathe easier Hundreds of Melbourne children will set off on their school commutes wearing […]

Students from six schools in Melbourne’s inner west will carry the backpacks, which double as portable air sensors.

Students from six schools in Melbourne’s inner west will carry the backpacks, which double as portable air sensors.