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What are Databases?

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Statistics

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS): Australia’s national statistical agency and an official source of independent, reliable information.

 

data.gov.au | Australian Government

Data.gov.au is the central source of Australian open government data. 

Dataverse Catalogue | Australian Data Archive

Dataverse catalogue provides a national service for the collection and preservation of digital data relating to social, political and economic affairs and to make these data available for further analysis.

 

Australia | OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives.

Databases

A library database is like a treasure trove of knowledge that students can explore with a few clicks. It's a digital vault filled with books, articles, videos, and more, all neatly categorised and searchable, making it your secret weapon for research and learning.

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World Book is a reliable and authenticated e-learning platform, making it an excellent resource for students in grades 7 and 8 to kickstart their assignments. It surpasses Google in terms of credibility and quality.

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Britannica is a great place to start your background reading, Britannica offers a detailed summary of key events and concepts on almost any topic you might wish to explore.

Are you tired of the same old textbooks and want to make learning more exciting and interactive? Well, look no further than ClickView! 

ClickView is your gateway to a world of incredible educational videos, interactive lessons, and more, all designed to supercharge your learning experience

 

 

Informit Explore is an Australian research and learning database that combats misinformation and encourages critical thinking.

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Newspapers

 

Newspaper Map

The largest online interactive newspaper map. Newspaper map allows you to find and translate world's online newspapers.

Media Analysis

Browse Australian media news, research and analysis from The Conversation. A team of professional editors collaborates with experts from universities, CSIROs and research institutions to bring their knowledge to the public. 

The Drum makes an impact in people's lives everyday, encouraging thoughtful and challenging debate with a diverse pane.

Btn is a TV program made for students. It helps to understand the news in a fun and easy way. BTN talks about differnet opinions on the news. It covers many topics like politics, money, the environment and society.

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