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Fri, 20/09/2024 - 20:09
The Rise & Fall Of Higher Education & The Medieval Universities Crisis

This is based mainly on “Crises and Decline in Credential Systems”, found in Sociology Since Midcentury, Randall Collins, 1981.

We’re currently in the late-middle stage of a higher education crisis in the West. This isn’t a worldwide crisis: the Chinese system is still in its expansion phase, but it’s very real here. Recently I was talking to a friend in Norway, who noted that most young people want a trades education and to avoid university.

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Fri, 20/09/2024 - 15:15

ST VINCENT de Paul Society NSW has launched its new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour. This third RAP is a roadmap for the Society to support and build its connections with First Nations communities. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...

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Fri, 20/09/2024 - 15:09

WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery (WAG) is hosting a Diwali 2024 exhibition featuring works by local artists. Diwali is the “The Festival of Lights” and is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and other religions. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us –...

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Fri, 20/09/2024 - 15:06

FOR more than 23 years, the remarkable ladies associated with the former Inner Wheel Club of Coffs Harbour have created and donated more than 2000 cushions for breast cancer patients at the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI). Breast Care Nurse Jane Kelly said the kidney-shaped cushions, carefully designed to fit under the arm, provided...

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Fri, 20/09/2024 - 15:01

THE twelfth C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival took place at Coffs Harbour Showground on Sunday. Records were broken at this year’s event, with more than 1,400 entrants from across the state taking to the course through the shady Coffs Creek and Botanic Gardens. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for...

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Fri, 20/09/2024 - 14:43

THE Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium of Music, affectionately known as “the Con”, is celebrating its 40th year. Dr Glen Hodges is its newly appointed Artistic Director and, like the Board, is proud of the Con’s rich history and remarkable achievements. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....

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Fri, 20/09/2024 - 13:43

HEALTHY North Coast’s (HNC) Community Wellbeing and Resilience (CWR) program has won the NSW Mental Health and Wellbeing category in the 2024 Resilient Australia Awards. Its entry was titled “Climate Ready North Coast: Elevating the community service sector” and showcased community-led, place-based initiatives to build health and wellbeing resilience in the face of increasing climate...

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Fri, 20/09/2024 - 11:55

Leaks expose a secret effort by retired National Endowment for Democracy leader Carl Gershman to consolidate war-hungry neoconservative control over Iran’s opposition, while channeling US government funds into his own pet regime change initiatives. Leaked documents and emails obtained by The Grayzone reveal a seemingly covert effort by American regime change operatives to impose radical leadership on the remnants of Iran’s protest movement against the mandatory hijab, in order to topple the government of Iran.  The initiative was spearheaded by […]

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Fri, 20/09/2024 - 09:42
Five minutes on X is all it takes to witness the realities of a world in turmoil and the horror that continues in Gaza. This is what we witnessed today. European Parliament member Rima Hassan demands EU sanctions on Israel @swilkinsonbc European Parliament member Rima Hassan delivers a speech in Brussels demanding sanctions against the Continue reading »